Compare & Contrast

Contrasting black and white is a big trend right now.You can rock them in stripes, windowpane, checks, or leopard print. Speaking of leopard let's start off in the top left corner. This Dorothy Perkins Colour Block Printed Dress is excellent for going out on a date or a night out with the girls. The way the pattern is laid out helps create the illusion of a slimmer waist line making it perfect for women of any size. The other dress is from Express and is cute, flirty and fun great for Saturday shopping trips. Causally wear this trend by throwing on a simple tee like this one from Mango or take it 9 to 5 with the ASOS Ponte Skirt and TopShop Checked Cigarette Trousers. If your not feeling that bold, you can always just throw on a striped shoe. For some added height, I love this Dina Striped Pump from Alice + Olivia. If you're looking for easy comfort, try the Nora Striped Ballet Flat from J. Crew. Channel your inner rocker with a pair of Vertical Striped Leggings from Forever 21 for only $11.80 or in these striped Skinny Hudson Jeans. To avoid looking like Bettlejuice, pair the striped bottoms with a high/low black chiffon top to give a chic look. For those cool spring mornings, throw on a striped draped cardigan like this one from Rachel Pally available on ShopBop.com. I hope this collage helps you find different ways to experiment with this trend. Have you already started wearing this look? What are your favorite ways to wear it?