While school may be almost out for summer vacation, it looks like the latest runway trend is set to bring you back to your schoolgirl days. The look of preppy Oxford stripes has officially made a statement on the catwalks, and can easily be transformed into your new wardrobe must-have. This season, shirting stripes are making an appearance on everything from dresses to loose trousers. Whether you’re heading to the office or out for the night, here are a few chic ways to embrace the trend now.

Casual Chic

For a relaxed Saturday afternoon, take your sartorial cues from the Diesel Black Gold runway. Trade your faded denim for a light blue and white pinstriped frock, adorned with a trendy high collar. Meanwhile, silver buckled accents and a flirty pleated hemline help to complete the design. To keep your look low key yet perfectly chic, step out in a pair of black slip-on sneakers for a comfortable finishing touch.

Work Wear

The clean and crisp aesthetic of pinstripes makes this shirting trend a flawless look for the office. As you prepare for another jam-packed workday, draw your inspiration from the J.Crew runway and slip into a matching pinstriped ensemble. The look of a demure sleeveless blouse, paired with stylish culottes, proves that menswear inspired stripes can absolutely be feminine. For a finishing touch, accessorize your ensemble with chandelier earrings, strappy sandals and a waist-cinching printed belt.

Evening

For a night out, offer your blue and white stripes a much-needed upgrade (as spotted at Carven). Try dressing up a blue and white collared blouse with a cream-coloured miniskirt. Add a dainty white belt, chunky black sandals and an envelope clutch to wrap up your elegant style. Whether your night involves casual drinks on a rooftop patio or dinner plans, you’ll be guaranteed to stun in true trendsetter form.

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