Yes, there is the risk of looking like a sailor, or a caricature of a poncey Frenchman. But you know what? Both of those dated archetypes are, actually, pretty cool. Get creative with some of these more modern iterations, but also know that when it comes to stripes, it’s impossible to go wrong with a classic Breton.
Line Up: How to Embrace Stripes
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Double Up! You want to go bigger? That’s cool. Be bold by picking a mixed print that pairs stripes with another pattern. Who doesn’t love options?
Miminum Polo, $80
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