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Horizontal Stripes Friend or Foe

There are many debates about wearing horizontal stripes. Well, most actually say don’t by any means wear horizontal stripes because it will make you look wider than you really are. So I listened to the warning and never bought anything with horizontal stripes. But then, this summer came around and I felt as if stripes were everywhere; horizontal, vertical, diagonal, every which way they could go. So I bought some.

I bought shirts with large stripes, like in How to Wear a Lace Skirt Casually, and skinny stripes like the one I wore in Tulip Skirt and Stripes and now this post with a horizontal striped sweatshirt. I truly couldn’t get enough stripes and I hope I don’t look five times wider in the photos because I really like these striped tops.

Many scientific studies have been conducted on this matter. Yes, scientific studies, and it continues to be an ongoing debate. You can read about a recent study made by Val Watham, who won the BBC’s Amateur Scientist of the Year award for her horizontal vs. vertical study. In short, she concluded that horizontal stripes do make you look wider and vertical stripes make you look taller.

My question today is: do you wear or would you wear horizontal stripes? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Stay Stylish,
-V

Photos: @peterlang

TAGS:FlatsGreenShortsStripesSummer
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  • Cláudia Figueiredo
    September 18, 2012

    I really like stripes especially in tops and shirts 🙂
    Nice outfit!

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  • Kathleen Murphy
    August 29, 2012

    I am smitten with stripes, and how you styled it here is perfection. I have to find a top just like that one
    -K
    WhenJmetK.wordpress.com

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  • Leftbanked
    August 28, 2012

    nice outfit! you can definitely pull off horizontal stripes!

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    • -V
      Leftbanked
      August 28, 2012

      thank you =)

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  • Daryl Schmidt
    August 28, 2012

    Where did you buy the sweater? I love it!

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    • -V
      Daryl Schmidt
      August 28, 2012

      It’s from H&M.

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  • StyleGrenade
    August 27, 2012

    I love this outfit because even you wore a classic stripes and khaki shorts, you still have a bomb shoes. Green snakeskin is amazing. Lovely color.

    xx Diana
    http://stylegrenade.blogspot.com/

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    • -V
      StyleGrenade
      August 28, 2012

      =) thank you, yes I needed some color one way or another, happy you like the outfit.

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  • Lauren
    August 27, 2012

    I love wearing stripes, and I think if worn with the right fit and cut they can look great on anyone! Adore the way you styled them here. And those shoes are divine!
    xL

    http://themarcystop.blogspot.com/

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    • -V
      Lauren
      August 28, 2012

      Yes, it’s all about finding the right item for you!
      thank you so much lauren!

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  • Simone Ann Lim-Foster
    August 26, 2012

    Indeed. I had the same issue with stripes and had recently too wrote a post on wearing stripes. And given my larger size, if the item is picked right and matched right, you can definitely wear stripes and not look big.
    Check out my post on : http://www.yourstylearchitect.blogspot.sg / http://www.fosterbay.com
    Love those loafers!

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    • -V
      Simone Ann Lim-Foster
      August 26, 2012

      This is the reason I selected a lighter pair of shorts also. I will check out your post.

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  • Tasja
    August 26, 2012

    I personally LOVE stripes! I need more stripes in my closet.
    And it looks good on you too 😉

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  • Debora D
    August 25, 2012

    Lovely outfit dear,you look stunning!

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      Debora D
      August 26, 2012

      thank you so much Debora!

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  • olga
    August 25, 2012

    Well, actually wearing striped (or rather ruffled skirt is what I did for my last post. Of course, I had some doubts about it, but the question is in proportions, so if you add to your hips, you should also make shoulders look bigger, or, as it is in your case, you matched top with comfortable shorts.

    beholder’s inn

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      olga
      August 26, 2012

      I have not worn striped shorts, skirt, or dress very curious as to how i would look. I’m glad I chose to wear neutral colored shorts.

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  • kasia
    August 25, 2012

    You don’t have to worry about horizontal stripes coz u are so slim! 😀
    nice one 🙂

    katharos-da.blogspot.com

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      kasia
      August 26, 2012

      your too sweet thank you so much!

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  • lisa
    August 24, 2012

    love it! so cute!
    http://www.davonglisa.blogspot.com

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  • Zahra Sandberg
    August 24, 2012

    Love the look – and I love horizontal stripes- and the shoes are amazing!

    Zahra

    http://www.lovezahra.com

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  • Stefany Pham
    August 24, 2012

    You look gorgeous. Love the snake printed slippers. Such a great color pop in this look. And I love wearing stripes! A very casual and kind of edgy but chic pattern.

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      Stefany Pham
      August 26, 2012

      thank you Stefany!

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  • Karo.
    August 24, 2012

    Yes of course, why not! Actually i have in my wardrobe a lot of t-shirts with “risky horizontal stripes” and i wear it with light shorts as you, skiny jeans or mini-skirt in same colour 🙂 I just like this “navy style”
    xoxo,Karolina

    http://meandpeonies.blogspot.cz/

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      Karo.
      August 26, 2012

      wonderful!! Cause I like wearing them too!

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  • Mélanie L
    August 24, 2012

    THANKS! 🙂

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  • Turn it inside out
    August 24, 2012

    Nice loafers!

    http://turn-it-insideout.blogspot.be/

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