The Power of the Stripe Top

You know those wardrobe pieces you reach for again and again, the ones that just work? For me—and for so many of my styling clients—a good stripe top is one of them.

Whether it’s a singlet, a long sleeve, or a relaxed tee, stripes add just the right amount of interest to an outfit without overwhelming it. They’re a shortcut to that effortlessly cool French-girl look, but they also layer beautifully under jumpers, jackets, and blazers.

Take the black and white singlet I’m styling today—it works with everything. I’ve teamed it under a plain V-neck jumper to break up the block colour, tucked it into black trousers with a maple coloured blazer for a work-chic vibe, and even layered it under a biker jacket for a weekend look with a slightly edgy twist.

When I build capsule wardrobes for my clients through Reinvent Your Style, I always recommend a few key basics:

• A stripe tee or singlet

• A white tee

• A navy tee

• A black tee

These are your wardrobe building blocks—easy to mix, match, and style in so many ways.

And if you're stripe-obsessed like me? Well, don’t stop at one. My drawer includes black and white, navy and white, red and white, green and white… even red and pink. Why not? Fashion should be fun.