A Striped Manual!

After a successful reign last year, ‘stripes’ are all set to stretch their territory in 2013 as well. But, before you could lay your fingers on any of those shiny new striped materials, take a look at below points in order to get the basic essentials right….I] The world of stripes Thin stripes, wide stripes, vertical stripes & horizontal lines, the world of stripes is pretty thick & maddening. So, tread carefully to pick the one that works best for you and catches your fantasy the most!             II] Balance the proportion with distortion! Like any other form of art, fashion is a great instrument of illusion and stripes in particular can alter your overall appearance with the power of grey matter on your side. For example, the stripes on the bottom help to elongate the lower half of the body and make you appear longer. Or for that matter striped shirt can add volume to your bust and a plain striped pencil skirt can cut a lot of junk from your lower base.                 III] Accessorise with StripesAccessories are great companions in complimenting the overall attire and neutralizing the look as per the occasion. For example, neutral coloured accessories subdue the effect of wide or horizontal stripes well & experimental ones can jazz up plain attire.    IV] Block them away!Block coloured-trousers, skirts, shirts and tops go a long way in ensuring the best for your stripe-patterned attire. So, this season don’t forget to embrace the boldness of stripes with the ‘blocked’ intention.Stripes are fun, cool, cute, sexy and bold. So, make the most of this trend while it lasts and step out with the new vigour and confidence that comes from a place that’s truly your own. Do let us know your thoughts on this one!