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Line Up – Can Petites wear stripes?

Line Up – Can Petites wear stripes?
July 22, 2014 Bomb Petite

Stripes are one of the key trends this summer. From Valentino to Dior models sashayed down the catwalks in the striking pattern. Petites are often warned to avoid them. While it’s true that horizontal stripes can widen your shape and make you look shorter, there are other ways of wearing stripes, which can flatter a petite frame. Embrace the trend with these simple tricks.

Can petites wear stripes?

 

Wear diagonal stripes

Diagonal stripes have the same lengthening effect as vertical stripes, but they can be more fun. Play around with the trend this summer and go for something bold.

Petite dresses: Taylor dresses

Taylor Dresses Petite Stripe Jersey Dress, $118.00

 

Go long with vertical stripes

Vertical stripes serve to elongate your silhouette. Opt for leg lengthening stripes on your skirts or trousers or embrace summer’s penchant for the nautical trend in a stripy dress.

Petite pants: Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor petite pants, $89.99

 

Mix stripes with blocks of colour

Stripy items with blocks of colour down the sides eradicate the widening illusion of horizontal stripes. They create a sleek line and will make you appear slimmer.

Petite tops: Precis

Precis Petite Stripe And Panel Top, £29.00

 

Opt for zig zag or chevron stripes

Zig zag and chevron stripes are easier to pull off than horizontal stripes. You don’t run the gauntlet of appearing wider than you are and overall the pattern is very flattering.

Petite maxi dresses: Anthropologie

Anthropologie, Stripe Maxi Dress, $118.00