Why We're Reaching for Striped Tees Again

Striped tees have quietly become one of the hardest-working pieces in a closet. They make even the simplest outfit feel more considered.

But lately they’ve taken on an even bigger role. As “Everyday Sport” continue to dominate, the striped tee has become the piece that pulls it all together.

It adds a little polish to athleisure. A little personality to basics. And because it layers so effortlessly under jackets, cardigans, denim shirts, and sweaters, it’s one of those pieces you’ll reach for long after summer ends.

Here are a few fresh ways to style the striped tee that’s probably already waiting in your closet.

A striped tee is an easy way to soften leather’s tougher edge. Here, the warm brown stripe keeps the black vest and tall boots from feeling too heavy. It’s also a good reminder that stripes don’t have to mean navy-and-white nautical. Changing the color palette gives the classic an entirely different personality.

• Universal Standard for Armoire Ribbed Short Sleeve Henley Tee

• FRNCH Eleonore Sleeveless Faux Leather Vest

• Joe’s Jeans The Joplin Raw Hem Denim Skirt

• Axesoria West Western Leather Concho Belt

• Altuzarra - Athena Hobo Bag - Black

• DREAM PAIRS Women’s Rounded Square Toe Knee-High Boots

Stripes are basically a neutral, which means you have our full permission to mix them with another print. The skinny black-and-white stripe gives this very fun leopard track jacket something graphic to play against. The result is sporty, playful, and a little unexpected.

• Vince Camuto Crew Neck Short Sleeve Knit Tee Shirt

• Puma Leo Luxe Short Track Jacket

• Mavi Selina Bermuda High-Rise Shorts

• Altuzarra Hardware Belt

• DREAM PAIRS Buckle Design Slip on Mules

A solid tee would certainly work under a printed bomber, but those little burgundy stripes peeking through make the outfit noticeably more interesting. They also pick up the jacket’s color palette, creating a connection between the layers. Add relaxed cuffed denim and a heeled boot, and sporty suddenly feels very grown-up.

• Universal Standard for Armoire Belle Breton Stripe Jersey Tee

• Scotch & Soda Jacquard Bomber Jacket

• DAZE Eastside High-Rise Loose Cuffed Jeans 27” Inseam

• Altuzarra A Belt

• DREAM PAIRS Women’s Square Toe Chunky Heel Ankle Boots

Track pants and a tee share the same casual DNA, but the stripes make the combination feel more like an outfit and less like something you wore to warm up. Then comes the cropped trench, which adds just enough classic polish to make the whole high-low mix click. This is athleisure with places to go.

• Universal Standard for Armoire Montauk Breton Stripe Bell Sleeve Top

• French Connection Crop Cotton Twill Trench Coat

• Puma Low Rise Wide Leg Track Pants

• LONZA JABIN Leather - Red

Fashion loves to reinvent itself. Every few years there’s a new “must-have.”

Meanwhile, the striped tee just keeps showing up, looking cool without asking for attention. We respect that. It's classic. It's unfussy. It has just enough French-girl energy to make people wonder if you naturally look this chic. (No need to tell them otherwise.)

From Our Closet to Yours,

-Armoire

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