How To Wear Striped Pants 4 Ways

Our new and old found love, striped pants. What is it about stripes that just makes all outfits just a bit better? We have been on the search for a pair of striped pants that can be worn year round and are lightweight enough to wear during the summer. And as you can tell by the title of today’s post, we both found ourselves a pair!

How To Wear Striped Pants 4 Ways

Striped pants can either be great or a total disaster depending on how you style them. No one wants their outfit looking like a disaster, so we’re going to be sharing how to wear striped pants.

Oversized Sweater and Striped Pants:

Oversized is always a good idea in my mind. If you have a skinny pair of striped pants, then this is the time to pair with an oversized sweater. Give it a little front tuck for a more structured look!

Just like most outfits, you can so easily dress them up or down. This is my idea of a more “dressed” up look because of my structured turtleneck and booties.

Denim Jacket and Striped Pants:

This outfit is ME in a nutshell… a denim jacket, graphic tee, striped pants, and sneakers. If you haven’t invested in a denim jacket yet, I highly recommend it. They’re so darn versatile!

To layer up this outfit, swap out your denim jacket for a leather or suede one. Instead of a short sleeve graphic tee go for a long sleeve graphic tee or sweatshirt.

Teddy Jacket and Striped Pants:

Teddy jackets or coats have been on trend for several years. They are super affordable, come in a ton of colors, and make that simple outfit just a little bit “extra”.

My striped pants are a loser chino type pants. To elevate this look, add a pair of heels or a bootie, then pair it with a simple white top or cami. During the summer pair these pants with a tank and a pair of sandals.

Graphic Tee and Striped Pants:

Beyond obsessed with the look of an oversized graphic tee with a pair of skinny pants. This is how I would style these pants during spring and summer.

Striped Pants Do’s & Dont’s

Do’s:

• Mix your prints: floral, polka dot, animal print, plaid, etc.
• Wear vertically striped pants to accentuate the legs
• Balance bold patterns with a structured jacket like leather
• Style with a blazer: neutral, pop of color, or printed like plaid
• Pair with statement shoes for an added touch
• Wear with easy basics for a casual look: white t-shirt, graphic tee, a pair of sneakers, etc.
• Tone down the stripes with a pairing of black on black, neutral on neutral, white on white
• Add those accessories: statement bag, scrunchie, layered necklaces, hat, statement earrings, or a belt.
• Try a pair of striped palazzo pants during the summer time.

Dont’s:

• Wear horizontal stripes. Seems pretty self-explanatory but nobody wants their legs to look bigger!

Different Striped Pants Styles

Okay, so you’re sold on the striped pants look, here are some striped pants we love including both of our pairs styled in today’s post.

 

Have any questions about how to style your striped pants? Feel free to ask us, we’re here to help! And while you’re at it, check out these two blog posts side stripe pants and how to style striped pants 3 ways.