Okay so today I grabbed this blue stripe jumper from Zara I’ve had sitting around for weeks, figured I should actually wear it instead of staring at it in my closet. Didn’t wanna overthink it, just wanted something comfy but kinda put-together, ya know?
Started basic: threw on black skinny jeans. Safe bet. But looked kinda plain, like I just rolled outta bed. Nope. Dug around my rack for something else. Found these light wash mom jeans that I kinda forgot about. Tried those on instead. Better! The loose fit balanced the fitted jumper. Not bad.
Still felt too simple though. Shoes next. Black ankle boots? Felt too heavy. White sneakers? Too casual. Ah! My beat-up brown chelsea boots. Tried ‘em on and bam – suddenly had that “I tried without trying” look. The brown warmed up the blue stripes.
Accessory time. Looked at chunky chains but nah, overkill with stripes. Grabbed my tiny gold hoop earrings instead – just a little shine. Remembered this thin tan belt I got last month. Slid it through the jean loops. Little detail, but pulled the brown boots up to the belt? Made the whole thing feel kinda intentional.
Outerwear dilemma. Drizzling outside so needed a jacket. My puffer coat buried the jumper. Tried my wool car coat – too formal like a grandpa. Then spotted my old denim jacket. Perfect fit? Sleeves rolled twice, let the jumper cuffs peek out. Rough texture against the soft jumper? Chefs kiss.
Last step: shoved my phone and keys in a small woven raffia tote. Added that kinda earthy vibe with the brown boots and belt. Looked in the mirror like “huh, this actually works”. Comfy all day too. Quick win!
Bottom line? Stripes can chill with anything if you:
- Balance tight tops with loose bottoms
- Pick one color from the stripes (like the navy here) and echo it with shoes/belt
- Keep accessories simple – hoops and a bag do the heavy lifting
- Denim or leather jackets save any “meh” jumper look instantly
