Seeing Stripes

I love a stripe top. I have far too many, 33 at the last count. But I'm lacking in the stripy dress department. Sure I have some in various incarnations, navy and grey with leather pockets, black and white with a neon zip, but as the weather hints at turning warmer, I find myself needing a classic style, navy and white with a sleeve and not too short, something I can go to work in but also wear on the weekend. Here are a round up of the ones that made it into my shopping bag.

MiH dress £185

This style by MiH is a little pricey, but I love the unique mash up of summery pale blue, navy panels and classic stripes. There's a cute vent detail at the side and the length is just right. Wear with white Birkenstocks for a fresh summer look.

White Chocoolate £55 from ASOS

ASOS has oodles of stripe dresses to choose from but I especially liked this style by White Chocoolate. It has handy chambray patch pockets and an interesting chambray panel at the back. If it had been a bit longer and in navy rather than black it would have definitely made it into my wardrobe.

Topshop £29

Ah Topshop, always reliable in a clothing crisis even if wandering around your Oxford Street emporium makes me feel aged. I found not 1 but 2 great options. First up a classic daytime cotton dress. I choose one from the tall section and went down a size. It's an affordable and simple option, with a nice turn up detail on the sleeve and a mini zip detail at the back. 

Topshop £70

Finally I purchased this dress when it was still woolly hat and tights weather. I loved it from the moment I saw it. Contrasting side stripes that make you look thinner, long gold zip at the back, flattering curved hem. Perfect for daytime with a ballet pump (worn here with Chanel pumps) or evening with a simple strappy heel.