Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The Basics: The Striped Tee


No one runs into Bergdorf Goodman and makes a beeline to the knitwear. No one puts a “basic black knit tee-shirt” on their ultimate wardrobe wish list. No one oohs and ahhs over knits because they’re simple, but this is precisely why we need them. 
A high quality knit tee will be worn over and over again. They’re perfect on their own or under blazers. I especially love layering a cashmere tee over a white collared shirt.
This Michael Kors cashmere striped tee is beloved for three reasons: it’s incredibly soft, the cut is slim and close to the body and last but not least, it’s striped which makes me feel French or like Debbie Harry . 

Read more to see my list of the best striped knit tees. 



If you can, go to your local department store and ask which designer knitwear is on sale there is sure to be a plethora of options. 

3 comments:

Abteen said...

Does it have to be a knit? I have a couple of striped tees I wear often but they're all standard cotton. Should I step up my game?

Also: what do you make of the striped tees widening aesthetic? For the huskier body type, it might not be the best look? Please advise.

TheGlamorousEccentric said...

Hey Abteen,

Thanks for your question, you raise several good points.

Plain striped cotton tees are great, but they're more of a wardrobe bonus than a basic so yeah, it's time to step your game up and invest in a knit.

Horizontal stripes can add width, if you're concerned go for vertical stripes or a solid dark knit.

Hope this helps!

Abteen said...

Thanks, GE!