Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Stripes" and was picked by Joanne.
Every season when the list of "trends" comes out, stripes is on that list. Like denim jackets, utility coats, etc., stripes never go out of style. Yet, they do sway from cool to hot, and this season stripes are hot, hot, hot! I am seeing stripes everywhere, mostly in sweaters or tops, so Joanne was right on trend to pick stripes for our theme this month.
I have actually never been a fan of stripes, especially on my top half. I don't care what "they" say, horizontal stripes on your top half make you look bigger. Since the lower half of my body is smaller than my top half, I am always struggling to balance the two with my clothing choices, so I avoid wearing horizontal stripes on my upper body.
Because stripes have always been trending as long as I've been a fashion blogger, I have tried many horizontal striped tops in the past. I always buy them because they are popular, but then I end up donating them because I don't like the way they look on me. So when Joanne picked "stripes" I was initially tempted to go out and buy one of the trendy new striped sweaters I've been seeing all over the Internet. Then I remembered how I never liked the way they looked on me, so I scratched that idea and I tried to think outside the box. As I searched my own closet it was then that I spotted them! My linen pants. They are stripes, they are just vertical, so they qualify! In my head I kept picturing a horizontal striped top, but stripes can go both ways, and you can wear them on your bottom half too!
I purchased these striped linen pants at TJMaxx last year. I have shown them to you before in THIS POST where I wore them in the summer with a black t-shirt and sandals. But because it is spring, I paired them with a lightweight white cardigan and open-toed heel.
Just like horizontal stripes can make you look wider, vertical stripes can make you look taller and leaner because the long vertical stripes elongate the legs.
My white cardigan is very lightweight; perfect for spring/summer when I might need that extra layer in air conditioned buildings or on chilly mornings/evenings. I purchased it from Carly Jean Los Angeles. My t-shirt is a light grey color to match the grey in the pants. Would you believe I purchased this t-shirt in a pack of two for $3.00 at the Dollar Store? You never know what you will find at the Dollar Store.😀 It's super soft and is such a nice quality t-shirt, something I would normally pay a lot more for at a high end store.
My bag is by Nine West and is super old. I chose this bag because I wanted to add a tad bit of color to this neutral outfit.
My shoes are super old too. They are an open-toe espadrille style.
For jewelry, of which I forgot to take close ups, I chose all silver pieces to match the silver in the pant waist tie. The necklace is a lovely pendent that has a shorter section to fill in the neckline area but then it also has a longer pendant to go down the rest of the top. I also wore silver drop earrings and a silver bangle bracelet. Always complete your outfit with jewelry. The simplest of outfits can be given a boost with jewelry.
So what about you? Are you a fan of stripes? I'd love to hear from you!
Now be sure to check out how the other ladies in our group are styling their stripes and link up with us as well!
Amy ~ Amy’s Creative Pursuits
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Bo ~ Bo's Bodacious Blog
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Joanne ~ My Slice of Life
Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style
Leslie ~ Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After
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Marsha~ Marsha in the Middle
Mireille ~ Chez Mireille Fashion Travel Mom
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Rosemary ~ Distinctly Southern Style
Have a Great Day! Amy
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You look fabulous and I love those striped pants!
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DeleteYou and Joanne sound the same, both not fans of stripes on top. Although I love a good stripe tee, I say you should buy and wear what makes you feel good and not something that makes you uncomfortable. I love how you thought outside of the box and these pants look fantastic on you! Love the flipped look.
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Yup! Our posts were very similar. I agree about wearing what makes you feel good. Thanks so much.
DeleteThat's a lovely spring outfit, the pants look great on you! Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteEmma xxx
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Thanks Emma!
DeleteI have pants very similar and love them!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit Amy
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Jodie
I just love them! So comfy and a great alternative to shorts in the summer too.
DeleteI have always been a fan of stripes but I can see how not all stripes work for everyone. You found a perfect piece to showcase this month. I wanted to buy these linen pants too but they were way too long on me and sadly also looked to wide on my short frame.
ReplyDeleteAnd yay for the great deal on the tshirts! I found a beautiful pair of royal (or saphire?) blue flats at Aldi this week, actually saw them in their ad and made sure to get there early on release day :) I love them and they were only $7.99.
Thank you. Interesting that you said they were too long on you. A woman at my church also has these pants and they touch the floor on her. I'm so jealous! Mine are crops on me! Good things cropped pants are in style now. Oh, and I saw the Aldi ad for the shoes. They even have espadrilles! Incredible!
DeleteThose pants are really good! I have often bought something that I knew I wouldn't like...vee necks come to mind immediately...and end up donating them. It doesn't matter what anyone says, if you don't like the way you look, you just don't. I've gotten much better at not buying vee necks!
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Thank you. For me it's crew necks. I never look good in a crew neck and prefer v necks. And yes, I agree where what you think looks good on you and not what "they" say. ha ha.
DeleteThose trousers give me a instant holiday vibe!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Yes, they are perfect for vacations. I was going to wear them to Israel, but then that trip got cancelled.
DeleteThose striped pants are such a great spring staple! Love your styling!
ReplyDeleteJill - Doused in Pink
They sure are! And also a great alternative for shorts in the summer. Thanks so much.
DeleteNot a fan of horizontal stripes either. Your vertical striped pants are wonderful and looks incredibly comfortable. Great outfit!
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It's nice to have a fellow fan, most women claim to love stripes. I never understood it. Thanks so much.
DeleteThese striped pants look great on you and I think the white cardigan and the grey tee pair so nicely with them. They look like such a good versatile pair of pants you can wear year after year - as you say, stripes are always in style! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mica, nice to hear from you, it's been awhile. The saddest part for me when link ups go away is I don't get to the person's blog. I don't like subscription emails, and I have always used link ups to see what people are wearing/writing about. Thanks so much. They are a very versatile pair of pants.
DeleteYes stripes can be challenging for sure. I have the opposite problem LOL. You did a great job here and how cool are these linen pants! You look great!
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Thanks Allie.
DeleteAmy, your outfit looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing your post with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #34.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie!
DeleteGreat outfit! I love the pants--and they look so comfy, too. And I just love all the daffodils behind you in those photos, too! Thank you for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #35 linkup this week. Hope to see you next time at #36. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And you're the only person to notice my daffodils! I appreciate that.
DeleteI love how we both had stripes on our blogs this week! These pants are so cute, and I love how comfy they look too. The perfect closet staple!
ReplyDeleteShauna
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Yes! You should have linked up with us. Thanks so much!
DeleteA very classy and elegant outfit! I quite like stripes but I haven't had many striped items, thinking about it! Thanks for linking
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail!
DeleteLovely outfit.. perfect for the changing weather.
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