There are certain colors and prints we associate with each season — pastels and florals for Spring, jewel tones and shimmer for Winter, and bright hues and nautical stripes for Summer. Specifically, striped tops, from tees to sweaters.
Despite actually being a staple year round, striped tops feel quintessential at the beach, on a boat, and, of course, for holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, especially in shades of red and blue. But like with every other heroic item in our wardrobes (tanks, blazers, white t-shirts) striped tops can skew snoozy if you always wear you go-to versions the same few ways.
This summer, why not shake things up in the striped top department, whether with a bouncier color, bolder pattern, or fresher silhouette? And who better to inspire a refreshing take on wardrobe staples than the ever-stylish women of the street style scene?
Ahead, we've collected over 50 fashionable takes on classic striped tops, from effortless, off-duty looks to smarter takes for work and beyond.
A metallic jacket is unexpected with a nautical stripe and white pants.
Dress a simple long-sleeve striped tee with a mini skirt and heels.
Loose-fitting jeans and cowboy boots give a striped top a "right now" feel.
Double the bold stripes, double the fun.
Give your off-duty striped outfit a '90s influence with lug-sole combat boots.
Give a bright stripe a boyish spin with straight-leg jeans and cool loafers.
For a French-girl vibe, team a red and blue stripe with jeans a Mary-Janes.
Skip red and blue in favorite of a chirpy yellow hue.
For work, layer one under a blazer and embrace a mixed palette of color.
Neon shades are big this season and what better way to accent a head-to-toe look than with a striped top tied around your shoulders?
Layer a striped tee underneath your favorite slip dress.
A blue and white stripe pairs seamlessly with red-lined trousers.
Try a colorful stripe with utility shorts for a playful weekend look.
Chunky sandals give a simple stripe top and black pants a modern feel.
On chilly days, wrap a cream and navy stripe sweater around your shoulders like a scarf.
A winning combo: stripes and camouflage.
If pattern play is your game, team your stripes with another classic: leopard print.
What's more fun than a multicolored stripe, pastel accessories, and a bucket hat?
Nautical on top, business on bottom.
Temper a multicolored knit with camel pants and neutral accessories.
Bermuda shorts are back! Style yours with a striped knit and chunky sneakers.
Play up bright stripes with colorful pants and edgy extras.
Go quirky-chic by teaming a striped sweater with jeans and tuck them into cowboy boots (like Princess Diana ) with a printed bag to finish.
A striped top is the perfect base to double denim .
Pick out a color from a bright, striped sweater and wear it on bottom for a vivid look. Bonus points for a even brighter bag.
A graphic stripe feels cool for summer with cropped pants and a trendy bucket hat.
For a little texture, layer a striped t-shirt under a silky wrap dress.
Give stripes a night-out feel with leather pants and heeled boots.
The hottest days call for a striped tank or crop top.
Layer a classic stripe underneath a bolder version for a maximalist take.
How to dress down a black suit? With a simple striped tee, of course.
Give "ugly" sandals a try with your favorite striped top and joggers.
A camel jacket is timeless over blue and navy stripes with jeans.
Layer a colorfully striped knit over a printed dress for all the fun.
What else is there to pair with a rainbow-stripe skirt than a similarly bright stripe on top?
A timeless trench coat over navy and white stripes is forever classic.
Lean into the French-girl vibe by topping off a suit and striped tee with a beret.
A plaid blazer smartens up a striped top for work.
Mix-and-match stripe patterns ensure an eye-catching outfit.
On cooler days, layer a checked coat over stripes and white pants.
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Quintessentially Summer, blue and white stripes pair perfectly with white pants and cute flats.
Dress up bold stripes for evening by teaming with a similarly colored skirt and heels.
Sporty sandals are the perfect on-trend anchor to a striped shirt and cropped pants.
Dare to mix stripes with a floral print set.
A striped top and checked pants work well together in the same colorway.
What's more Parisian than a tweed jacket over a striped top?
You can't fail in a striped tank and white pants for Summer.
A striped shirt, jeans and sneakers are simple, but pulled-up socks give the look a funkier spin.
A cream -colored blazer is smart over a striped tee and jeans.
Black and white stripes pop over red and black.
