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I think I am in stripes overload

Debbie

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I had a serious case of cabin fever today so I went over to BR for a few minutes. I tried on the top Karen had on yesterday on the blog. Loved it but didn't purchase. I realized I am in serious stripe overload. I have recently bought two striped tops. The diagonal AT sweater and a white and navy knit top. I also bought some Sperry striped shoes.
Have you ever over done a pattern? I love the BR top but feel like it is overkill even though I would wear it. So I think my goal right now is no more striped pieces.

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Cerinda

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I'm probably overdoing, too, Deb. I've been deliberately buying pattern for the first time in ages, trying to push out the edges of my comfort zone. Three striped tees and (gasp!) an animal print blouse. Now, they're all in shades of navy, cream, and grey (no news there) but they ARE mid-tone and lighter shades (and that IS news).

Is this just a really stripe-y season in retail?

rachylou

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I've had to beat myself with a wet noodle to stop buying red and blue plaid shirts...

Summer

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Stripes are a favourite of mine, too, Debbie - they draw me like a magnet. The tops you have bought are lovely, and each very different from the other, so it's not as if you are duplicating.

kkards

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yes, i have a stripe problem as well…i bought the 1st find recently, because it was black and white, and well that made it different from the 2nd find, which i already own, which is navy and white…..anyway, the WHBM shirt is now sitting in my returns pile.

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Runs With Scissors

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I love stripes: most of my striped items are self-made rayon t-shirts, but I do have a few striped cardigans too, and a striped skirt. And I'm considering a ticking-stripe blazer for Spring. Because I love seeing colors combine, stripes have always held some excitement for me.

Polka dots, on the other hand, are beginning to annoy me -- not sure why! I am okay with the few items that are already in my closet, but will avoid acquiring more. I expect this feeling shall pass eventually.

AndiB

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Stripes are always in fashion, sometimes more than others. I started really seeing them, what? 5 or 6 years ago? and so they are all over the place. I have too many too. Always looking for the perfect one, right? I did just land on the best one yet, a Ralph Lauren long sleeve boat neck, rather thick cotton fabric, not too thick, really quite perfect. I wear it regularly, often the way Angie had styled it a few weeks back with pearls! from there i've gone trench, leather moto, and camel topcoat. Also paired it with a full black skirt, midi, loved that too. I really should post outfits. Inspired here by so many good ones. It is a work horse. Not so much earlier purchases, I've given those to my daughter, but will probalby need a lighter short sleeved version soon.

Anonymous

Yes, it seems like Breton shirts or variations on them are everywhere and are going strong. I like them, but have decided they're too classic for me, so have not been buying any.

Sheila

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I can relate, Debbie! With me, it seems to be a certain color that only surfaces on the retail scene big-time about once every 15-20 years. Such as cobalt, kelly green, citron...so when I see it, I just dive in and search it out and buy more than usual. In my own defense, I do tend to keep the cream of these crops for a long, long time, knowing that they will not come my way again for quite a while. With the classic striped Breton pullovers, they are a shoe-in to be in stock forever...but the more interesting variations such as diagonals, multi-sized stripes on the same garment, and wider variety of stripe colors, I think these kinds of creative stripes will disappear more quickly than the traditional navy-and-white kind.

Joy

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Debbie, you have lots of company. I've also overbought stripes but love them all. Some are sleeveless, some short sleeved and some with 3/4 to long sleeved. Some stripes are grey, some navy and some black. They all have their place, but I have to be careful not to buy more, although those Karen added are very tempting as they have a twist. A few years ago I went crazy with polkadots.

Angie

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Stripes have incredible longevity, and we don't tire of them. Stripes can be your signature, Debbie. If it's your time for lots of stripes - listen to your feelings and roll with it.

AND you look fab in stripes! Did you get the cropped flares in a petite too?

Debbie

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Thank-you ladies!!! It us good to know I am not alone. I am still thinking about that shirt this morning. Stripes just draw me in. I love polka dots but not like stripes. If I add anymore striped items at this point they must be very special.

Debbie

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Angie we posted at the same time. I did try the cropped flares on and do need the petite which they didn't have so I am going to order.
I think I am going to try and get that top today.

MsMaven

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Seems like stripes have been everywhere the last couple of years and I have too many as well. Still I can't resist when I see a particularly attractive combination. I'm trying to take it easy on buying them unless I see something special. Right now I'm eyeballing striped bags.

Anonymous

Why fight it Debbie? Hehe. Enjoy your stripes.

And to answer your question...I seem to be drawn to a lot of light grey

annagybe

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I really like the banana republic one.
& stripes are always great

Helena

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No such thing as too many stripes!! My favorite pattern too and I have a ton of them

Jules

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I've always loved stripes so when they came back so strong a few years ago I went nuts. Eventually I realized I have to be a bit more selective and figured out a few stripe rules for myself (for example I prefer the stripes to not be all the same width; prefer thin dark stripes on lighter background and not the reverse; prefer navy and white to black and white...). I also overdosed on the classic Breton pattern pretty quickly. But it's still absolutely a classic I love on others! Enjoy your stripes

MTBGirl

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I just ordered the BR one!
I had a lot of paisley for awhile.
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Debbie

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Donna that is great!
I bought the shirt today. I could resist.

Windchime

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I like stripes a lot, too, Debbie, especially navy or black stripes on a white or cream background. I always think stripes energize an outfit. Enjoy your new striped shirt!

Dee

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The only things I've bought in the last few months have had stripes! I can't seem to pass them by either.

Debbie

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I think I am just going to refer to this as a stripe season and enjoy it!
Seems like a lot of us are happy about stripe season!

Joy

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Enjoy the stripes and throw a few French words into conversations. Pretty soon you will be the cool French girl.

MTBGirl

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Debbie did you get your BR striped shirt yet? How do you like it?
I like mine so much that I wore it Saturday, am wearing it today at work and yesterday I ordered the fresh apricot color!

Debbie

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I did get it and I also wore it Saturday. I am going out of town on Friday and I definitely plan to wear it! I absolutely love it!
I am so glad Karen was photographed in it.

Banoffi

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I love stripes! Enjoy your new striped purchases.

Mauvish

I LOVE LOVE stripes so I am going to say ... Go with them.

But I always wonder how come we do not see vertical stripes as much as we see horizontal stripes. Hmmm