Ensemble du Jour: Eileen Fisher meets Henry and Belle

Gosh I love stripes. I've ALWAYS loved stripes - as a child, as a teen, and now in my 40's, I will always have at least three striped tops in my wardrobe at all times. To me, a striped top creates the perfectly relaxed, classic vibe that you can dress up or down, and that always looks chic. Short sleeve, cap sleeve, long sleeve or sleeveless, a striped top in black and white, navy and white, or even red and white creates a kind of Parisien-Riviera-Nautical thing that J'ADORE. Wear it with skinny ankle jeans and flats for a classic french gamine kind of look. Tuck your striped top into a summer skirt for a romantic effect. Wear it over baggy boyfriends that are cuffed, and add a sweet heel for a sexy, slouchy take. Here I have paired Eileen Fisher's fabulous linen stripes with Henry and Belle's sexy skinny ankle jeans that have just the right amount of distressing for a cool, slightly edgy look.
Just add a simple, chic bag like this incredibly versatile tote from Velvet for the prettiest casually polished weekend look! However you wear 'em, stripes aren't going out of fashion any time soon, and they look great with just about anything! Just say OUI! xoxo DR