Thursday, February 11, 2010

Get Vertical!

From pinstripe pants to flirty frocks, vertical stripes are super sexy and slimming, darlings!
Runway photos courtesy style.com except where noted.
Alberta Ferretti
Balenciaga
Behnaz Sarafpour
Bottega Veneta
DKNY pre-fall, via nymag.com
Dries Van Noten
Duro Olowu
Emporio Armani
Jean Paul Gaultier
Kinder Aggugini
Lacoste, via nymag.com
Limi Feu













Malandrino
Marni
Nicole Farhi
Paul Costelloe, via nymag.com
Pringle of Scotland
Ralph Lauren; this and next two via nymag.com
Sophie Theallet
Thuy
Tibi
Tommy Hilfiger

Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Anna Sui striped jersey tank; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Mike & Chris Olyn striped jersey tank top.
Emanuel Ungaro striped cotton-blend blazer.
Just Female silk stripe jacket, at asos.com.
Juicy Couture raglan sleeve top, at shopbop.com.
Whistles and Bells mini skirt, at lulus.com.
Dolores Dress; this and next at ModCloth.com.
Candy Shoppe dress.
Acne Extreme Stripe cotton-jersey dress; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Alice + Olivia Sahara striped jersey dress.
Chloe Shantung-sillk bow dress.
RM by Roland Mouret Phoebe striped silk-blend dress.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Lauren pinstripe dress; this and next three at shopbop.com.
Gryphon The Sequin Stripe mini dress.
Madison Marcus Infinite striped dress.
Kimberly Ovitz Samuel dress.
Get vertical, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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70 comments:

  1. Inspiration existsFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Love vertical stripes especially in balenciaga's top and Westwood one sleeve shirt. Stripes seem like are always trendy.

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  2. FASHION SNAGFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I love vertical stripes and horizontal ones too. I think they are always chic. Great post CC! xo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  3. SaraJFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    http://www.rodeo.net/uploads/images/42469.jpg

    thank you dear. you should feature this Acne striped dress!

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  4. pretty*pink*ratFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Vertical stripes = instant slimming = I need a wardrobe full.

    PS did you hear that Alexander McQueen committed suicide? So sad, I loved his crazy designs. :(

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  5. Iva MessyFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I love this look!!! Such a great way to have fun with a fairly simple pattern! ;) I love the Balenciaga top!! Beautiful post CC!!

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  6. KPFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    oh that Balenciaga makes me swoon-love the alternative to the ubiq nautical xo

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  7. Rock CoutureFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Love the picks...Brilliant as always Carrie :)

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  8. S.ElisabethFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Gorgeous! Gotta love vertical stripes, always adorable

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  9. NuheilaFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Love Emporio Armani,blazer,skirt and sunnies!!!Great post!


    Nuheila

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    thats first yellow dress....

    *sighs*

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  11. Jaime @ laviejaimeFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    So slimming! I love the Sophie Theallet runway look and the Madison Marcus Infinite dress.

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  12. MrJefferyFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    love the yellows!

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  13. AverillFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    I love vertical stripes -- they're almost always flattering, though I'm still suspicious of stripes on pants (unless they're a narrow pin stripe) -- nothing's worse than stripes looking not-so-straight because the pants aren't cut perfectly!

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  14. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Personally I'm not a fan of too many stripes, but I like a nice striped tank top and subtly striped pieces like this dress in teh first pic... But I do like those Behnaz Sarafpour booties :) I still remember them from oen of your posts a while ago! Also, you got me totally hooked on Miu Miu Forma cut out seude sandals!! I find myself daydreaming about them at work lol First spotted them in some mag here and thought they were pretty, then you posted them too and I thought they were beutiful... The they were present in your yesterday's cropped pants post too and I am sold!!!! They're 50% more expensive here in Moscow than in Europe (I checked today) but I'm going to try to find them and try them on tomorrow... Damn CC!!! :) xoxo

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  15. erika soroccoFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    DKNY pre-fall and Lacoste are my absolute favorites! I love the nautical vibe of red, white, and blue stripes!! :)

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  16. Connie @ SogniESorrisiFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Vertical stripes are great but I think the thicker they are the harder they are to wear.

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  17. stilettolover91February 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Stunning post!!!! I love vertical stripes!! These are all gorgeous!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  18. www.janetteria.comFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Amazing!

    ♥

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  19. laurelbisFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Me encantan las rayas...y esa imagen de Armani combinadas con blazer negra!!Bss

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  20. Laura TreveyFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Wow... I love the 3rd dress by Balenciaga!!

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  21. carolina @ patagonia giftsFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    oh I absolutely love stripes. dresses, pants, tops and on interiors too! great post, darling! xo

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Great post, love the clothes so much!;))

    xoxo M.

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  23. GraceFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    I'm so excited to buy an overload of stripes!

    Love Grace.

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  24. IoleFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    love stripes

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  25. SeekerFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Very nice, I think I like stripes both ways.

    Great pictures.

    xoxo

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  26. Shes Dressing UpFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    I love vertical stripes, so much more than horizontal ones anyway! They are indeed slimming, thank goodness for me! =]

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  27. coolboyFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    i like vertical stripes

    white one is good

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  28. DianaFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I love that three piece suit. Vertical stripes can be so flattering.

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  29. English Rose ♥February 11, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    I love stripes - the first dress is fab =]

    Merci beaucoup for your wonderful comment =]

    Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
    English Rose x
    http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com

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  30. Denisa LFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    love vertical stripes;x

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  31. RaquelFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    great photos..i love the colors..

    http://newsbeautymodacultura.blogspot.com/

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  32. Jen HsiehFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    i rarely wear vertical stripes but i think this post has officially changed my mind! these are all such great looks. :)

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  33. North West London GirlFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    So refreshing, oh please roll on spring so we can slip into some new clothes x

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  34. SiruFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    I love the marine look!

    juliet xxx

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  35. Terence SamboFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Yeahhhhh i certainly want to go vertical :o]....

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I really do like the effect vertical stripes have on the body. It makes you look longer and leaner which is what every girl wants. Gorgeous looks!!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Stripes are a classic......I am a designer from Paris...Looking for blog friends.Let's be blog buddies!
    www.lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com

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  38. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    oh what lovely outfits. I really like the first yellow/silvery dress. so cute!!

    I don't know if you entered the Holey Donuts giveaway or not, but if you could check out this post and do so for my blog, it would mean a TON for my family and you can enter for the book afterwards too if you wish (White Cat by Holly Black ARC)!:

    http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-white-cat-arc-250-holey-donuts.html


    -lauren

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    I love vertical stripes !
    nice post...as always

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  40. ChristenFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I am so drawn to the black and white stripes - so striking!

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  41. 6rooveFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    DKNY jacket and pants, love it!

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  42. GraceFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    I'm a sucker for seersucker =D

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  43. CarlyFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    wow, soooo love your blog, to die for.
    please feel free to visit my blog and follow if you like :) the favour will be returned.
    FASHION PROJECT. x

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  44. Dania PadronFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    The Paul Costelloe jacket is wicked fierce!

    Another fab post, CC.

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  45. ♥ Cara Mia ♥February 11, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    the balenciaga look is my absolute fav!

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  46. Viva La FashionFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    <3 balenciaga look. :)

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  47. EFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    I want that Acne dress, man!

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  48. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    vertical + horizontal + perpendicular
    = well...
    parallel!!

    btw
    the post
    was swell!

    ;)

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  49. Fifi FlowersFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    ooh oui oui oui! the lines are going the right way for slimming... j'adore!!!

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  50. CloudiaFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Going UP!



    Aloha, CC


    Comfort Spiral

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Vertical or horizontal... stripes are always a yes for me :)
    xoxo

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  52. trishieFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    i'm a huge fan of pin stripes cos they make me look taller...!
    love your selection, carrie!

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  53. little luxury listFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Hello Balenciaga!

    Stripes are just plain fun esp. if they're in interesting widths and colors.

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  54. UnknownFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    That seersucker suit is genius!

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  55. DithFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    nice collection CC!
    Lovely!

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  56. SchnappyFebruary 12, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    It's a very beautiful collection! My favourite clothes are coats! :)

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  57. LenoreNeverM♡reFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    another stripes & graphic moment...
    lurrrve it CC!
    xo* via Singapore*

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  58. LenoreNeverM♡reFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    I'm still shocked by the sudden death of A McQueen~RIP*

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  59. Petra BellejambesFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    No stripes in my own closet, but as always, you give me pause.

    I love the DKNY seersucker and RL mobster stripe suits though. Terrific how they poke a little fun at a menswear look and sex it up at the same time.

    xoxo - Petra

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  60. alwayslistentoyourartFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    lovely!!! :)
    I've always loved stripped prints, vertical are gorgeous too!
    great post!
    xoxo
    B&C

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  61. Joanne FaithFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    Some of these are so loud and out there, especially that full length/maxi dress.

    Love the body suit though.

    http://www.joannefaith.com

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  62. Audrey AllureFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    i love vertical stripes, especially since i'm a short person haha.
    i really like that first dress!

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  63. UnknownFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    love love love vertical stripes xxxx

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  64. MANNEQUINFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Love them. Thank God for verticals, not a fan of horizontal stripes (not flattering for me.

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  65. FashionJazzFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Luv these!!! xxx

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  66. DanzFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Hey CC! How's it going?
    I do love all the funky striped looks you've featured here like Dries Van Noten, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kinder Aggugini, Lacoste, Marni and Sophie Theallet. Very inspiring!
    Take care and have a great weekend :)

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  67. daisychainFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I dont think I've ever worn vertical stripes, something to look out for, for sure.

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  68. alexkellerFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    definitely better than horizontal!

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  69. SusanFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    beautiful pieces!
    have a fab weekend, darling Carrie.
    xoxo

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  70. Serg RivaFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    fun!

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