Spring Trend: Nautical Striped Dresses

Posted by Cathy | Thursday February 24, 20117 comments

Blue and white nautical stripes are a must-have addition to any stylish wardrobe.  It's a quintessential Spring style that we saw once again on the Paris Spring 2011 Runways.  Now here's how to translate the Parisian runways to real life:

Weekend Shopping
J Crew dress $78, J Crew belt $32.50, Steve Madden 'Genisis' $89.95

For the ultimate in weekend chic, pair a casual striped shirtdress with a brown belt and neutral wedge - comfy and classic.

Lunch Date
Anthropologie dress $88, Aldo sandal 'Laurencette' $70, AE Denim jacket $49.50, Forever 21 bracelets $4.80 each, Forever 21 necklace $1.50

A striped maxi dress and cute gladiators is a statement on its own.  But throw a vibrant bangle or two, an anchor necklace and a jean jacket and you've got a California-ready look.

At Work
Madewell dress 'Anchors Away' $95, Anthropologie blazer $128, Corso Como 'Delicious' $129, Michael Kors watch $180

For work, pair a striped shirtdress with a blazer, not-too-high red pumps, and an oversized watch.

At Play
BCBG dress $298, GUESS 'Hondo' $99, BCBG bracelet $48

For a night on the town, a form fitting minidress, sky high heels, and a statement bracelet will guarantee you'll get noticed.

Will you be wearing striped dresses this Spring?  How would you style it?
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on February 24, 2011  LaurenBlair  128 said:

I'm also having serious shoe lust over these sparkly Guess heels

on February 24, 2011  Becky  13,128 said:

Love the look, but hate that there's no way I can wear it. Horizontal stripes aren't my current best friends. But maybe some day :-)

on February 24, 2011  mamaluv  STAFF said:

@Cathy Wedge espadrilles are def on my shopping list too!

on February 24, 2011  cathy3087  98 said:

This is SO my thing. I also would really like a pair of wedge espadrilles for this season.

on February 24, 2011  LaurenBlair  128 said:


I am in love with the little lunch date outfit - so cute!
I agree mumaluv, I have to be careful with horizontal stripes.

on February 24, 2011  mamaluv  STAFF said:

I LOVE this look! However, it's not very flattering on me so I have to skip it. Too bad...

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