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Monochrome Chic: Dress Up You Striped Shirts

how to wear a striped sweater/top,how to dress up a casual shirt/sweater;Michele Hicks, Jenna Lyons,  Jen Brill,Jennifer Meyer,party outfits,casual attire.  On Michele Hicks:striped sweater/shirt, black leather pants, Marc JacobsGlossed-leather Mary Jane pumps;  On Jenna Lyons: Vince 'Linked' Stripe Cashmere Sweater, vest;  On Jennifer Meyer: blue and white striped tee,yellow denim skirt, navy leather crossbody bag, statement necklace, drop earrings,  On  Jen Brill: long sleeve striped shirtPhotos: (clockwise from top left) Michele Hicks, Jenna Lyons, Jen Brill & Jennifer Meyer; Courtesy of vogue.com.

Striped shirt is widely loved for its classic yet modern vibe and built-in Parisian chicness. It’s easy to dress down for lounging by the pool or roaming around. Here, I want to share with you four ways to dress it up for parties and events.

Basic versions like the blue and white one seen on Jennifer Meyer are more vacation-related, thus require a little more thoughts to be polished up. Take a hint from the beloved jewelry designer, choose a well fitting version, tuck it into a bright skirt, which also adds a pop of color, then elevate the look with accessories: lace up heels, structured leather bag, and loads of jewelry.

Updated versions with unique details, like the ones spotted on Michele Hicks and Jenna Lyons, can be a centerpiece themselves, so stay with a monochrome color palette to maximize the impact. Also choose pieces that are sharply tailored for cool sophistication, be it a vest, leather pants or glossed leather pointy-toe pumps.

how to wear a striped sweater/top,how to dress up a casual shirt/sweater;Michele Hicks, Jenna Lyons,  Jen Brill,Jennifer Meyer,party outfits,casual attire. On Jennifer Meyer: blue and white striped tee,yellow denim skirt, navy leather crossbody bag, statement necklace, drop earrings, Alternatives: SAINT JAMES® FOR J.CREW striped SHRUNKEN TEE,  Gap Twill Mini yellow denim skirt,  Nadri Crystal gold Bangle set,  Vince Camuto colorblock 'Julia' Crossbody Bag,

1. Saint James for J. Crew shrunken Tee
2. Gap twill skirt
3. Nadri crystal bangle
4. Vince Camuto crossbody bag

how to wear a striped sweater/top,how to dress up a casual shirt/sweater;Michele Hicks, Jenna Lyons,  Jen Brill,Jennifer Meyer,party outfits,casual attire. On  Jen Brill: long sleeve striped shirt Alternatives:  French ConnectionTruro Stripe Top,  Velvet Lily Aldridge for Velvet Pearl Top,  Bobeau Stripe Roll Sleeve Top,

1. French Connection Truro stripe top
2. Lily Aldridge for Velvet pearl top
3. Bobeau stripe roll sleeve top

how to wear a striped sweater/top,how to dress up a casual shirt/sweater;Michele Hicks, Jenna Lyons,  Jen Brill,Jennifer Meyer,party outfits,casual attire.  On Jenna Lyons: Vince 'Linked' Stripe Cashmere Sweater, vest;  Alternatives:  J.crew Engineered striped cotton-jersey top ,  Ann Taylor Striped Double Scoop Neck Cotton Tee,

1. Vince ‘Linked’ stripe cashmere sweater (similar 60% off here)
2. J.Crew engineered striped top (on sale here!)
3. Ann Taylor striped scoop neck tee 

how to wear a striped sweater/top,how to dress up a casual shirt/sweater;Michele Hicks, Jenna Lyons,  Jen Brill,Jennifer Meyer,party outfits,casual attire.  On Michele Hicks:striped sweater/shirt, black leather pants, Marc JacobsGlossed-leather Mary Jane pumps;   Alternatives:  MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Striped ribbed knitted top,  Antipodium Syntax T-Shirt in Patchwork Stripe,  INTERMIX Shae EXCLUSIVE Split Stripe Sweater,

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors striped ribbed knitted top (similar here & here)
2. Antipodium Syntax T-shirt
3. Shae split stripe sweater
4. Marc Jacobs glossed-leather Mary Jane pumps

By Helen Hou

I'm Helen. In the huge fashion world, what attracts me the most is the way different people accessorize themselves. Our daily outfit choices are not just about the pieces we pick, they relate to something lurking deeply within our hearts: how we feel about ourselves, how we express ourselves to the rest of the world, what kind of people do we want to be and what kind of life do we want to live. Following my passion for fashion, I immerse myself in this bizarre world and try my best to share what I learned with you!