MOMMA WANTS… fashion stripes - always classic for women and children

Fashion stripes will always be in vogue. Much like the little black dress, there will always be room in every wardrobe for stripes. They’re classic but can be worn in so many different styles from preppy to boho to edgy – whatever your personal style there is a fashion stripe for you. Horizontal, vertical, wide or skinny there is no end to the style within the style. One of the chicest yet easiest looks to pull of is a simple striped breton top with a pair of jeans (for those unfamiliar – breton is your classic striped top which got its name when the striped knit top was part of the french naval uniform back in the 1800′s which Coco Chanel then incorporated into her designs). There is simply nothing cleaner and more elegant than that look – you could be kate moss or middleton and pull off the same style without ever losing a bit of yourself. Some women may fear that fashion stripes can give the illusion of being larger but really that depends on the cut and style of the look. For those who want to give the illusion of appearing thinner and taller vertical stripe pants are always a great option! Of course, as effortlessly elegant and pulled together as we look in stripes – our little ones look just as cute! I love little boys and girls in stripes – I remember when Max got his first breton tee as a baby and it will always be one of my favorite looks. Sweet, innocent and when I can’t see straight from lack of sleep at putting him in those classic stripes is the easiest go-to outfit…