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  • 17 minutes ago
As soon as summer comes (and, uh, it's officially here), the word "nautical" gets thrown around as a descriptor for all things rope-tasseled and striped. But, striped clothing doesn't always fit squarely into this category. Instead, the print — which is not only on-trend but forever-flattering — can go in a variety of wardrobes, from athletic wear to girly to, yes, even preppy. And, if you're of the belief that horizontal stripes make you look wider not taller, think again. Ahead, we bring you three fresh ways to re-up your line game. Just excuse the puns that ensue as we prove our thesis.
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00:03Stripe. Stripes! That's it! Stripes!
00:07There's no easy way for me to say this today.
00:12Hi, I'm Annie, Senior Style Editor of Refinery29,
00:15and today on Trend Takeout we're showing our stripes.
00:18A two-piece horizontal stripe look is a great way to elongate.
00:21It's kind of like an optical illusion.
00:23And it's also great because you can wear the pieces separately.
00:31Nautical stripes are a summer staple, but if you can find them in a luxe fabric like lace,
00:35it makes them even more perfect for day to night wear.
00:43This third look proves that athletic trim is a subtle way to work stripes into any summer wardrobe.
00:47I especially love this skirt because it pairs the sporty with the feminine.
00:51Now you have three great ways to wear stripes for summer, so you can really be the head of the
00:54line.
00:55Whose line is it anyway? It's your line!
00:57So you could really line. See you next time.

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