Or, if you’re worried about going overboard, choose a limited color palette. If you’re wearing skinny stripes, consider pairing them with a bold, graphic pattern.
Because black and white are both neutral tones and stripes are a simple pattern, you have a lot of options. If you’re smart about it, though, mixing patterns can be a chic and daring look. We know it can be scary to mix patterns without looking like you got dressed in the dark. You can also use this opportunity to add a little more color to your outfit and incorporate a bright purse or pair of shoes to elevate your look and make it a little more interesting. To best compliment your black and white stripes, choose a bold statement piece, whether that be a floppy sun hat, long necklace, or dangly earrings. FXQuadro/Shuterstock Choose a statement pieceĪccessories can make or break any outfit.
To really commit to the French look, try on a beret with your stylish stripes. Pair a striped shirt with black jeans and a trench coat or with a cute skirt and silk scarf. Skinny Breton stripes are a staple of French style, inspired by 19th-century sailors and popularized as a chic tomboyish classic during the 1950s and 1960s. If you like the modern look but want to add a little variety to your outfit, accessorize with other neutral colors and top off your black and white outfit with gray or tan shoes and other accessories.īlack and white stripes are quintessential French attire, so channel your inner Coco Chanel when planning your next striped outfit.
COLORS THAT GO WITH BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES PROFESSIONAL
This contemporary outfit is the ideal day-to-night look - it’s professional enough for the office, but it can also be dressed up to go out with friends. Select other black and white pieces like a pencil skirt or patent leather jacket. To keep your outfit modern and sleek, stick with the dual-tone look. mimagephotography/Shutterstock Commit to the black and white look Adding color to the outfit also includes accessories, so don’t be afraid to grab your most vibrant necklaces, bandanas, and belts to complete the look. For a more understated look, choose a gray-blue or light green. Both black and white are versatile shades, so you can pair them with nearly any color under the sun! If you want something bold, choose a skirt, pair of pants, or jacket in a bright color like red or yellow. This is noncommittal and easy to mix in with other colors and patterns.One of the best ways to dress up a black and white striped shirt is to incorporate a pop of color. The easiest way to introduce the trend? How about in small amounts around the home in your accessories. The black & white stripe can be used in small amounts on a coverlete at the end of the bed, in your pillows, or on your bedskirt. I love when bedrooms feel feminine, soft, serene – the very definition of French decor. Why not bring the trend outdoors and introduce it on your patio? You could go as simple as black and white striped pillows or really pack a punch and choose patio furniture with the print. I’m a big fan of rugs that are geometric, bold, and/or neutral color palettes so a black & white striped rug or runner would be the perfect 3-in-1 kicker! It’s a great way to introduce a big scale pattern in the room without feeling like it’s overwhelming the space. Or you could even make the stripes a different width, run them vertical, or put it on the ceiling! 4. I love that you could bring an accent wall into any room whether that’s an office or your bathroom! Think outside the lines ( punny!) and make the stripes with other elements other than paint such as tile, a tapestry, painted wood, or wallpaper. On Your WallsĪ stripe is a great way to bring some interest to an accent wall. Typically I like a thick horizontal stripe on drapes but the 2nd picture with the thin vertical stripes makes the room look taller and more feminine. Look how in both pictures the black & white stripe window treatments instantly makes the room look more classy and interesting. If you’re fully committed to the trend like I am, than I say, “go big, or go home!” Why not try the pattern on a large scaled piece of furniture like a loveseat or accent chair? Talk about a cute conversation piece! 2. Here are 7 unique ways you can use black and white stripes in your home: 1. It’s just so bold but classy and has so much stinkin’ character, I can’t handle it. My biggest obsession that I will love until the day that I die is the black and white stripped trend. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I absolutely adore interior design inspired by all things French.
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