Styling Stripes for Spring with Ageless Style

It's the third Thursday of the month and time for another ageless style challenge.  This month it was my turn to pick a theme and I went with styling stripes for spring.  From what I've been reading stripes are supposed to be very in this spring.

Not all that surprising I don't have a lot of clothes with stripes. I tend to gravitate towards plain colors or floral prints when it comes to clothes.  Then I remembered this striped short sleeve sweater I bought a few years ago. 

It's white and black with thin bright pink stripes at the hem of both the shirt and the sleeves and it's really comfortable.  It's perfect for those days when it's not super hot but it's finally not freezing cold either. 


I paired it with some black pants and some black sandals. 


After looking at all these photos I remembered why I don't own much with stripes.. I just don't think they are a flattering look on me.  




And then I see that same sweater in this selfie and think it's rather flattering... further confusing my feelings about stripes in general. 



I really should have used this outfit below for my photo shoot as I like this one a lot more and it too is just perfect for spring. The vertical stripes are more flattering too. 


Two days later I ordered a pair of striped linen pants and I LOVE them so much I have debated about buying them in a second color.


So perhaps I need to stick with vertical stripes only...

What do you think? Do you like stripes?  





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  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2024 at 5:39 AM

    The stripes look good on you. I joke that I haven’t met a stripe I don’t like, would not wear some of them, still like them though. I was reading a blog today and they featured a striped shirt and mentioned how stripes are in, I thought I’m finally trendy, lol.

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 6:19 AM

      Thank you! And yay for you being finally trendy! 😉

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  2. Jennifer GoodwinApril 18, 2024 at 6:28 AM

    I love those linen pants! I recognized that outfit, and I commented on it the day you wore it last weekend. I also really love those vertical stripes...I don't know that they're flattering on me either, but if they're vertical, I can wear them.

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  3. Maria RineerApril 18, 2024 at 6:47 AM

    I have read that vertical stripes are flattering but not horizontal? I don´t know. I like the subtle pink in the first top that you feature. I like small details like that. I really like the striped sweater with the capri jeans. Super cute!

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 9:09 AM

      I tend to hone in on cute little details like that too. I drove my mom crazy when we went wedding dress shopping because I would fall in love with some tiny detail on each dress I tried on.

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  4. Kathrine EldridgeApril 18, 2024 at 6:58 AM

    What a chic striped top! I love the bottom trim. That last flowy look is so pretty and sophisticated too.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  5. HollyApril 18, 2024 at 7:24 AM

    I'm obsessed with stripes and they look great on you! Love your outfits

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  6. Amy JohnsonApril 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM

    You sound like me and my post today. I don't like horizontal stripes on me at all. I think the vertical stripe sweater looks great on you! I also featured vertical stripes linen pants on my post.

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 9:11 AM

      I noticed we had the same train of thought too!

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  7. mireilleApril 18, 2024 at 8:32 AM

    The angle of a picture can really make a difference. The selfie is probably more of a reflection on how the sweater looks on you. I do think that not all stripes are created equal: I had a dress that I finally donated because the stripes didn't do me any favor but just thrifted one that is perfect and flattering. I am loving your new pants!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 9:12 AM

      Yeah, I have definitely noticed that the angle of the photo can make a huge difference.

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  8. BojanaApril 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM

    Those linen pants do look amazing! Where did you order them from? he vertical stripes look so good on you! It's hard to find the right t-shirt, with the right weight, and the right width of stipe. I had a great one but it got a stain and I haven't found a replacement but when I do find one I like, I do use it a great deal.

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 8:55 AM

      Believe it or not those linen pants came from Walmart; I saw them on Kellyann's https://www.thisblondesshoppingbag.com/ and decided to give them a try. I love them so much I'm debating about going back and buying them in the black with white stripe too.

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  9. LyssyApril 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM

    Looks great! I don't have many stripes in my closet either.

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  10. Memphis BridgesApril 18, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    You are so cute and photogenic! Where did you get the vertical striped sweater? I really like it.

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM

      Amazon! It comes in a ton of color options too: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FD1QPCH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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  11. Sally in St PaulApril 18, 2024 at 11:21 AM

    My favorite way to wear a horizontally striped top/sweater is with a scarf to break up the stripes, and in cooler weather, layering an open cardigan/jacket over it is also a nice option. In warm weather, a long necklace can also help create some verticality. I really like vertical stripes, and both your sweater and new pants are cute.

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  12. PamelaApril 18, 2024 at 11:58 AM

    Oh là là, I love the white and black sweater. That touch of pink really pops, very chic.

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  13. Lindsay's Sweet WorldApril 18, 2024 at 12:47 PM

    I love the stripes! They look great on you!

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  14. CharlotteApril 18, 2024 at 4:28 PM

    I prefer larger bands of stripes (if that makes any sense)...although I do have a pink & red stripe t-shirt that I think looks okay on me. For some crazy reason I'm drawn to red....and it looks horrible on me! Yet I gravitate towards it every time...lol. Being of Scottish descent red washes me out...my colours tend to be greens, browns, oranges...any of those in stripes I'd love!!

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    1. Joanne April 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM

      I do like wide stripes better too; so it's funny that many of my striped clothes are with thinner stripes.

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  15. Jodie's Touch of StyleApril 18, 2024 at 6:28 PM

    I don't agree that the stripes aren't flattering in you. Flattering is an interesting word for fashion. I wish we could think more about having fun with our style.
    For your photos think it's more how you are angled in the selfie and straight on in the other photos.
    It's not the shirt, just the pose!!
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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  16. Veronica LeeApril 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM

    You're rocking those stripes, Joanne!
    Those linen pants look so comfy and stylish.

    Happy Friday!

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  17. MarshaApril 18, 2024 at 10:43 PM

    I think you look fabulous in all three iterations of stripes. But, when you don't feel like you do, you just don't. I love those striped pants! I loved them on Kellyann, too!

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  18. NatashaApril 19, 2024 at 6:23 AM

    I love stripes! They probably don't look great on me but I don't care -- I still love them!

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    1. Joanne April 19, 2024 at 6:28 AM

      I really do like them too; most of the time... I'm just not sure I want to see photos of myself IN them. 😉

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  19. crackercrumblifeApril 19, 2024 at 8:05 AM

    Ooo I like those striped pants!!!

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  20. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogApril 19, 2024 at 9:33 AM

    I'm here for all of the stripes! That tee is such a great staple! Love those striped pants!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  21. Heaven's RosesApril 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM

    I love the stripes! I think stripes are classic so you definitely can't go wrong plus visually they allow your eyes to see the stripes first not any imperfections. I like the pants you chose with stripes, those look great as well as the shirt. They look classic and of course trendy!

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  22. Lanae BondApril 24, 2024 at 10:59 AM

    All of your looks include wardrobe staples that are great for more than one season. I like how you styled your striped looks.

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  23. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comApril 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM

    You look amazing - horizontal or vertical. Such cute striped pieces. I keep eyeing some linen-y striped wide leg pants at Old Navy. Very similar to yours. Where did you find yours? Do they wrinkle much? Love the dressy comfort of that look. And that striped tee is adorable with it's pink band at the waist. I remember thinking I could never wear stripes...years ago when they would have been much more flattering on me. But now I am embracing just about anything. Ha!! Being 66 years old is somewhat freeing!! Big hugs to you.

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    1. Joanne April 25, 2024 at 3:52 PM

      Aw, thank you! I got those stiped linen pants through Walmart online. I didn't feel like they wrinkled much at all after a day of use.

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