Trend File: B&W Vertical Horizons

While wearing the lines became the next big fashion statement in spring 2013, it was Robin Thicke’s solid, non-blurred, thick striped suit at the recent MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) that really brought the trend back onto our radar.

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Black And White Striped Pants

Yes, stripes make you look heavy but only if they are horizontal. Vertical stripes lengthen your figure and give a slimming effect. There is a particular style of wearing stripes for every body shape and they can be worn all day long according to your personal taste. If you are curvy, go for a striped top and pair it with solid-coloured pants and a blazer for a more toned down and flatter effect. Whereas the petite, can pair horizontal and vertical stripes together — top half horizontal while the bottom half can be vertical.

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Black and white stripes seem to have quickly made their way to the local fashion sphere following major success in entertainment industries abroad. From apparel to accessories and even nail art, they are being flaunted in every possible way but amongst all of them, black and white striped pants have become ‘THE’ item of the year — as prominently seen in Sania Maskatiya’s photoshoot for her latest collection. And when something is big on the runway, celebrities just can’t get enough of it! Gorgeous Rosie Huntington Whiteley looked uber-chic in a Chanel thick striped jumpsuit at the pre-Oscars party, while voluptuous beauty Sonakshi cleverly wore a striped fitted skirt with a solid white shirt at the promotional event of her film, Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara (OUTMD). So, you better not waste time and make the necessary addition to your wardrobe because vertical thick stripes are definitely a trend to watch!

Published in The Express Tribune, September 21^st, 2013.

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