Sensational Sailor Stripes!

Sailor style stripes are simple, dynamic and pretty con-conformist.

It's a classic, timeless style that no matter the fashion trend will always be stylish. The typical french-sailor striped t-shirt or "la marinière” has this big power of being Summer Standout, and S/S 2011 makes no exception.

However, this year it's back again in multiple option's, from tanks, t-shirts, denim, shoe's, hats and even blazers. The myriad of options makes it easy for anyone to Salute Stripes this season. Jean Paul Gaultier even created a Nautical stripe residential interior design collection with FAB furniture design group Roche Boubois.

Sailor Stripe Style Tips

If you want to stick to the French look, pick only blue stripes against a white background

Make sure not to wear more than one single item sailor style at a time. You don't need to go for the overall look.

Sailor striped blouses can be easily be paired white jeans and ballet flats for a classic East Coast prep look.

A bag in the sailor stripes can add a bold bunch to a yellow dress.

For a weekend look, wear a sailor t-shirt with denim cut off shorts and a pair of converses

For a sensual look, wear a more loose “marinière" top off the shoulder with a satin align skirt and killer strappy stiletto sandals.

Stay Stylish!