The Right Stripes: Here’s a Dress Trend That Works For All Occasions by Aemilia Madden

By most fashion insiders’ standards, stripes are a neutral. This simple print—laid out vertically or horizontally, thin or chunky—tends to play well with other zanier options. But, this summer, don’t relegate stripes to a supporting role. The best striped dresses of the season offer plenty of evidence that wrapping yourself in all kinds of lines can be tailored to work for whatever occasion you may have coming up. 

The key to pulling off all-over stripes is to get strategic about exactly what you’re dressing for. A celebratory summer party calls for a thick rainbow or zany contrasting stripes (like JW Anderson’s diagonal designs). For the office, you’ll want something a bit more pared-back, like a Prada shirt dress in a simple green and white stripe that feels both professional and creative. Ahead, shop Vogue’s edit of the best striped dresses that deftly toe the fine line between trendy and forever pieces.  

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Kule tank dress

On days when you want to keep things casual, there’s no better piece than a simple cotton tank dress with a thin stripe. Swap out usual blue for a pop of green and purple instead. $138 KULE SHOP NOW

The Drop List: New Releases From Marimekko x Mansur Gavriel, Boy Smells, Stüssy x Tekla, and More by Audrey Lee

Welcome to another edition of The Drop List, where we, self-proclaimed shopping obsessives, give you the lowdown on the most highly anticipated releases and intriguing launches of the past few weeks. We hope you’ll think of this as a one-stop shop to discover your new favorite brand, an emerging designer, or a fun collaboration straight out of the gate. (And, if you’re craving even more Clever content, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter.)

KULE x West Elm

June 1, 2022 – Something that brought a smile to our face earlier this month was this collab between New York–based brand KULE and West Elm. If you’re in need of an uplifting set of throw pillows, towels, or perhaps a sentient bath mat, look no further than these items—emblazoned with a smiley face and stripes—in a very cheery collection designed by Nikki Kule.

KULE x West Elm Square Smile Bath Mat

$40 AT WEST ELM

Harry Styles-Inspired Striped Shirts For Men And Women by Lourdes Avila Uribe

Searches for this rainbow-striped tee skyrocketed after the release of the singer’s “Daylight” music video.

Few posses the aptitude for setting the fashion internet ablaze quite like Mr. Harry Styles. Has he ever put together an outfit that wasn’t absolute fire? His knack for choosing unique-but-accessible apparel that sparks joy both onstage and off means that certain pieces — from oversized necklaces and boas to leisure suits and colorful crochet cardigans — can launch a thousand imitators.

Recently, Styles bestowed on us his version of the dopamine dressing look, wearing a vibrant, colorful T-shirt in the music video for his song “Daylight.” It’s a classic vintage-style ringer tee in bright rainbow-colored stripes.

Some internet sleuthing led us to the discovery that Styles is wearing a custom T-shirt from Gucci — a longtime collaborator — as he has been doing since the onset of his “Harry’s House” tour. As several enthusiastic Instagram users noted, he’s in his T-shirt era, and we are here for it.

The ringer tee vibe has a very retro ’70s feel that is down-to-earth, carefree and the epitome of summer. It’s a fun, fresh look that encapsulates the casual ease of the season. And considering that it’s also Pride Month, Styles’ timing couldn’t be more perfect. What better to throw on for all our upcoming Pride festivities?

Below, we’ve rounded up a few Harry Styles-inspired multicolored striped T-shirts for men and women to wear all summer long. It’s an easy top to throw on and hit the park, rock at a BBQ or wear to happy hour while looking cool as hell. You can even top it off with a chunky beaded necklace, a la Harry.

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Kule A modern rainbow bright teeIf you want an option that’s a touch more high-end, take a look at this cheerful option from Kule. It’s made of soft and light Portuguese cotton with a simple straight cut silhouette and and the brand’s classic taping at the hem. It’s a basic T-shirt with a bit of extra pizzazz. It’s available in 18 different stripe combinations and six solid colors in sizes XS to XXL.$68 AT KULE

kule x west elm

Oh, hey! Did you see the just-launched Kule x West Elm collab? It’s super cute, not surprisingly, featuring tons of stripes and smiles (not surprisingly!) that will perk up any room. I love the playroom to living room-friendly floor cushions and cheerful bath mats. P.S. Kule‘s newest stripes to sport are also very cool (below).