6 Ways to Wear Bold Stripes

Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina

Stripes are a year round favorite of mine, but there's nothing better than the perfect striped Summer outfit...actually the only thing better is SIX perfect striped Summer outfits!! Stripes are THE quintessential Summer pattern, the perfect mix of nautical and preppy, and a favorite of pretty much every stylish person on the planet. You might not have plans for upcoming holiday, but these 6 bold striped looks are all the outfit inspiration you need to unofficially kick off summer this Memorial Day Weekend.

Karen Walker Starburst Sunglasses c/o DITTO (Use Code: LIVINGAFTERMIDNITE to borrow these sunglasses for free for 1 month) | Pearl Cluster Earrings | ASOS Pastel Tile Silk Scarf | similar J.Crew Bag (25% off) | similar ASOS Striped Off the Shoulder Dress | similar Gold Rings | Steve Madden Werkit Gladiator Sandals

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6 Ways to Wear Bold Stripes | Memorial Day Weekend Outfit Inspiration
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina

PS this post wouldn't have been possibly with Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs...no really...my legs are covered in bruises from dancing and that stuff is pure magic. I received a few bottles of it last year and after a few very unsuccessful tries at using it I basically stashed it in the back of my beauty drawer and forgot I had it. Fast forward to this year and after a couple attempts I am now a HUGE fan! My suggestions for applying it (since as I mentioned I had a disaster or two before figuring out the best way) are #1 stand in your bathtub while applying it (trust me), #2 make sure you don't have any lotion on your legs and #3 don't apply it directly to your legs, instead spray it in your hands and apply it in circular motions until it's evenly applied and rubbed in. Voila Airbrushed Legs!

Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina

I haven't quite finished swapping my Summer and Winter clothes yet because other than a few fluke nice days the weather's been pretty shitty in New York so far this Spring. While brainstorming for this post I was debating between two dresses, neither of which I like very much, and then I remembered about this off the shoulder dress I picked up last year that I luckily didn't pack away at the end of last Summer. Sadly it's no longer available, but I rounded up my favorite striped pieces that I might just need to pick up this season!

Shop more of my striped summer favorites:

Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Striped Off Shoulder Dress | ASOS Silk Neck Scarf | Steve Madden Lace Up Sandals | Memorial Day Summer Outfit on Living After Midnite by Jackie Giardina
Karen Walker Starburst Sunglasses c/o DITTO (Use Code: LIVINGAFTERMIDNITE to borrow these sunglasses for free for 1 month) | Pearl Cluster Earrings | ASOS Pastel Tile Silk Scarf | similar J.Crew Bag (25% off) | similar ASOS Striped Off the Shoulder Dress | similar Gold Rings | Steve Madden Werkit Gladiator Sandals

Styled 6 Ways is a blog series created in October 2015 that features 6 bloggers across the country. The bloggers in this series are Jackie of Living After Midnite {@JackieGiardina - NY}, Tiffany of Tiffany Style Blog {@TiffanyOlson - GA}, Alex of Lex What Wear {@LexWhatWear - TN}, Megan of TfDiaries.com {@MeganZietz -NY}, Kacie of Elements of Ellis {@ElementsofEllis - CA}, and Monic of Simply Sutter {@MonicSutter - AZ }. Each post highlights a new trend styled 6 ways. Posts go live every other Friday. Follow along on social media with the hashtag #Styled6Ways. If you are a brand interested in partnering on this series, please email (insert your email address)

Don't miss our past Styled 6 Ways posts:
Brunch LooksSlip Dresses | 70s Boho | Spring Pastels | Spring Transition | Valentine's Day Date
Bundled Up | Winter Denim | New Year's Eve | Plaid | Holiday Glam | Comfy Casual | Chunky Knits | Fringe

Photos: Lauren Lockwood

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