Pinstripes Are Back for Fall in a Big Way
10 ways to wear the trend outside the boardroom
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Pinstripes are trending hard this fall.
Now, we know what you’re thinking: When were pinstripes not trending? But these aren’t just your everyday boss-lady suits with stripes. These pinstriped pieces are modern, innovative, and at times provocative.
From the runways of Stine Goya, LaQuan Smith, and other buzzy designers, the humble pinstripe is being reworked into unexpected materials and deployed with the female form in mind, injected with color beyond the safe earthy-tone palette. (Although sometimes, safe is perfection. See: anything Dakota Johnson wears.)
To see what the experts were seeing, we tapped Nicole Perry, senior buyer at Marissa Collections. She couldn’t help but mention Silvia Tcherassi and Brunello Cucinelli, and adds that several designers are playing with the pinstripe in fun and refreshing ways. She also mentions that the pinstripe is one of the most versatile patterns you can wear, and advises think outside the suit when framing your look.
“When it comes to wearing pinstripes beyond the traditional suit, the options are endless! Personally, I love incorporating them into a chic blouse for an effortless yet sophisticated look,” she says. You can also stack the stripes, doing as Perry does and wearing your pinstripe blouse under a pinstripe blazer, or pinstripe overall skirt, or double-breasted racerback pinstripe minidress. The options, she observes, are evidently endless.
Ahead, our favorite 10 ways to wear the pinstripe trend this fall and beyond.
Silvia Tcherassi Lucaya Blouse
“Silvia Tcherassi offered a unique and innovative twist on pinstripes this season, by mixing color and design placement on their tops and dresses. It was a refreshing take on a classic pattern,” Perry says.
From the front, this navy-stripe blazer from the Frankie Shop is all business: notch lapels, single illusion breast and flap pockets. But in the back? Off-duty, never worked a day in its life, only here to make pinstripes sexy.
Simkhai Cal Pleated Miniskirt in Classic Blue Stripe
Preppy and playful, this Simkhai pleated skirt will become your most-worn piece this fall. Wear it to the office, on the courts, or to hang out with friends. Just add tights or tall boots when it gets brisk.
Rebecca Taylor Red Stripe Poplin Dress
There’s always a case to be made for shirts as dresses. But rather than style your own with a belt, just go with this Rebecca Taylor staple, thoughtfully designed with waist-cinching ties.
Brunello Cucinelli Metallic Striped Shirt
“Designers like Brunello Cucinelli and L’Agence are adding a touch of glamour to pinstripe shirts with Lurex detailing. These pieces serve as versatile underpinnings for blazers or stand-alone tops, elevating any outfit,” Perry says.
A twist on a classic, this single-breasted pinstriped vest from Miu Miu is just dripping with cool-girl vibes. Wear it with a pleated mini to add some edge to the prep look or single-buttoned with shredded denim for an effortless street-style look.
Sacai Cotton Poplin Dress in Navy Stripe × Navy
The best way to wear sheer is to mix it up. This Sacai dress perfectly balances a polished top with a chicly transparent skirt, resulting in a one-and-done work of art.
Faithfull the Brand Capaci Playsuit
Rompers are here to stay, even for fall. Faithfull the Brand’s fun take on this forever design is a cute display of contrasting patterns. All business on top, but with fun shorts at the bottom.
LaQuan Smith knows how to do glamour and bare skin. And this mini, featuring the classic double-breasted design and, of course, pinstripes, does just that. You could wear it with a top underneath, or just let the plunging front and back do their thing.
The grass is always greener when Stine Goya’s Fatuna bottoms are in the rotation. Go all out with the matching top, or pair your pretty cotton trousers the easiest white bodysuit.
