The Ultimate Guide to Stripes: How to Wear the Season's Most Timeless Print
Stripes never really go away. They just find new ways to be worn. From cosy merino knits to pretty cotton blouses, this is the easiest print to build an autumn wardrobe around. It's bold enough to feel considered and simple enough to wear every day.
At Aspiga, we believe wardrobes should be timeless, versatile and consciously crafted. Our striped pieces are made from natural fibres like 100% merino wool and organic cotton, and designed to be worn season after season. They make getting dressed on cold mornings beautifully simple
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1. Why Stripes Are Always a Classic
The stripe started life on the water as part of the sailor's uniform. It was soon adopted by artists, film stars and fashion icons, from Coco Chanel to Picasso. More than a century on, it's still the easiest way to look put together without trying too hard.
If you're new to stripes, start with navy and off-white. It works with denim, camel and chocolate, and with almost everything else in your wardrobe.
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2. The Perfect Pair: Stripe Cardigan and Matching Scarf
Our lightweight, super-soft merino cardigan is slightly cropped with full-length sleeves, a classic button-through front and ribbed cuffs. It comes with a matching knitted scarf. Wear them together for a coordinated look, or style each separately with your everyday favourites.
Throw it over a plain white tee with your favourite denim for an easy weekend look.
- Merino Wool Button Through Stripe Cardigan | Taupe/Cream (£150)
- Merino Wool Button Through Stripe Cardigan | Chocolate/Light Blue (£150)
3. The Striped Gilet: Your Autumn Layer
Few pieces work as hard in an autumn wardrobe as a good gilet. Ours are knitted from 100% merino wool, so they keep you warm without adding bulk. The zip-through style has a contrast high neck and a double zip, so you can wear it open or closed. The button-through style is finished with neat ribbed trims and looks just as good over a simple tee as it does with high-waisted denim.
4. The Sporty Stripe: Merino Quarter Zips
Our quarter zips have contrast stripes along the sleeves for a sporty edge. They're 100% fine merino, which is naturally breathable, odour-resistant and warm without overheating. It's made for both cosy weekends and après-ski.
- Merino Wool Stripe Quarter Zip Jumper | Off White/Navy (£150)
- Merino Wool Stripe Quarter Zip Jumper | Burgundy/Pink (£150)
Wear a quarter zip over a collared blouse, collar out, for a smart-casual look that goes from desk to dinner.
Stripes have earned their place as a wardrobe classic. They add instant polish to autumn dressing without the effort a lot of trend pieces demand. Start with a merino cardigan or a striped gilet, and it becomes one of the easiest prints to reach for all season.
