September 04, 2014

Work and play - Navy stripes

I've been wearing navy day-in, day-out lately, it's a really easy way for me to transition from Winter heavier pieces to Spring styles!

Navy stripes are one of my timeless classics, I've got tanks, tees, dresses and skirts in this print, and I find that I can wear them season after season - which really makes them the cheapest pieces in my wardrobe, no? I think my love for them may be due to my family's sailing history, and the fact that I do love a good preppy style. They have a slight tomboy-ish feel, and make anything they are paired with look crisp and fresh – is there any reason not to love them?

A few days ago on a much-needed day off work, I wore this super simple navy tank dress and denim jacket with some wedge espadrilles, it was the first day of Spring and I was ready to dress the part! Whenever I wear navy (which should be obvious - it's a lot), I try to use a splash of colour, so that it doesn't look too much like a uniform. My all-time most-used favourite handbag in bright orange is really all that I ever pair with navy stripes, I just love navy and orange together.

Target tank dress (similar here), FCUK Denim jacket (similar here), Witchery espadrilles (similar here), Louenhide Baby Switch handbag (this is the best size ever)

Yesterday I got to top up my navy stripe wardrobe when an incentive gift voucher turned up for me at work with my name on it, and I knew that this long sleeve tee was just waiting to come home with me. I often wear navy and pink at work, it fels fresh and peppy, and evokes a casual college style that I love.

Lorna Jane everything (tights, tank, tee, MNB bracelet), Converse sneaks


Lorna Jane Indiana tee (sold out online, available instore
 

Do you love navy and wear it often? Do stripes make your heart sing?

12 comments:

  1. Love Navy. Love YOU!
    Especially so, because you are wearing my favourite striped dress xx

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  2. I love navy, and I'm told it suits me and brings out the colour in my (blue) eyes. That said, I don't have all that much of it in my wardrobe - I think I need to do something about that pronto!

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  3. I adore navy and pink together and I adore you in it! Thanks for joining Wardrobe Wednesday x

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  4. Navy, white, stripes, love. I have a navy and white striped dress too. Love the dress and the denim jacket on you. xx

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  5. I love the combo of orange and stripes too Katy. I really love the dress and denim jacket with the wedges. You look gorgeous. Shannon x

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  6. Love the post! Navy is awesome and I love your outfits. I love a bit of preppy style too. I have a tan handbag on my wishlist at the moment which will go nicely with jeans and a navy blazer. Mmm spring dreaming...

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  7. I love navy and pink together, I am actually wearing those two colors today! lol! The striped dress with the orange purse is perfect together.

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  8. The striped dress outfit looks freaking amazing. It's the perfect outfit! I love a good striped item too. Rachel xx

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  9. It's a 'Yes' from me for the fab navy dress too! Looks like one in Seed, so classic yet on-trend x

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  10. Navy and pink looks so good together. I bought a navy and white skirt today. Maybe I need a pale pink top to go with it.

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  11. I used to wear navy everyday as a plumber so I rarely would wear it outside of work. But now... I love it and I totally dig stripes. :)

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