Someone emailed me a few weeks ago demanding to know if I wore something other than stripes. Listen, if wearing stripes too often is wrong, I don’t want to be right. 😜 (Don’t worry, I responded to let her know that I wore a lot of gingham, too. 😂 )
The thing about stripes, particularly this striped shirt, is that it works for so much of my life. I love to wear it for all kinds of occasions and it’s a staple in my suitcase for trips. Even if I don’t have plans to wear it, I almost always pack it as a backup.
I am not the kind of girl who can travel with one pair of shoes, but at the same time, I try to be pretty practical for what I bring. I do like to have options, especially if I have dinner plans on a particular day. While on Nantucket last week, I wore this outfit during the day. It was just cool enough to feel comfortable in jeans and the sun was just warm enough to go without a jacket during the day. But the temperatures definitely drop once the sun goes down, so I always try to bring a coat with me.
Normally I pack a light puffer coat, but since we were in Town the whole time, I figured a trench would be just fine. I swapped out the sweater for the trench, mules instead of the sandals, and went with a little handbag instead of a tote.
This is kind of the formula I use when I travel and it just makes packing so much easier and, in turn, it takes some stress out of traveling. You could easily bring a second shirt (like a solid color) and create an additional two outfits.
Striped Shirt (this is my GO TO) // Jeans // Trench Coat // Monogrammed Sandals // Mules // Personalized Tote // Handbag (c/o) // Hat // Similar Necklace // Similar Cuff // Similar Bracelet
I agree with your simple packing formula! A striped shirt and a plain shirt, and your wardrobe is ready to go. I love how you paired your top with white pants too, it’s always a classic look! 🙂
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SAME. All of it. I have a whole section in my drawers set aside for bretons in all cuts, colors and everything. Love how easy it is and makes an outfit look so put together.
chevrons & éclairs
You look great, Carly, day and night!
The handbag is sold out! I hope I get off the waitlist soon, the white is just so perfect for summer! xAllie
http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com
I think stripes are a staple in any closet! All of my casual tops are stripes. I also love how you tied/folded your sweater around your neck- so practical (instead of just knotting it!!)
Bianca
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Totally agree that this striped shirt is the best! With such a good price, I feel like I need to buy another one!
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
Glad I’m not the only one who lives in striped shirts. One week I was at work I realized I wore a striped shirt 3 of the 5 days… I feel like a striped shirt is such a polished look.
That striped shirt is so cute! I love it Carly, and you look amazing in it! I am soooo for stripes all day erryday if I can!
I hope you’re having a lovely Tuesday,
Michael
https://www.mileinmyglasses.com
Simple packing is the best! I make it a mission to only pack a carry on and it makes my trips so much less stressful. This trench was such a great recommendation. I purchased it awhile back when you featured it and I get SO much use out of it. My dry cleaner recently ruined two buttons so I’m hoping I can buy more from Banana.
I love how you styled it for the evening! You look like the epitome of classy and refined. Great outfit inspo!
Cheers,
Malinda
https://pearlspinotandparmesan.blogspot.com/
love your blog! And LOVE striped boat neck shirts. I have a drawer FULL of them. Just ordered the navy and the pink. Teachers and students also get 15% off. Thanks for the tip.
Currently wearing a navy & white stripped shirt as I read this 🙂 Can never have too many stripes.
I love your response to the person who wondered if you wore anything other than stripes. You have a great way of dealing with comments like this. I really admire it. I have recently been embracing stripes. I think it is your influence. Marimeko makes some great ones. Do you have any Marimeko? They are such great quality. I highly recommend (worth the price as they last forever).
I’ve never met a stripe I didn’t like! They are cute, preppy and never go out of style which is totally my style 😉
I LOVE how you cuffed the sleeves of the sweater instead of tying a knot. So cute!
What size is your tote? Love your style. Classic pieces.