By now, every woman alive has heard of the supposed dangers of horizontal stripes: they're tough to wear, far from flattering, and guaranteed to make you look much wider than you really are. But when you look at Emma Stone [1], in Chloé Pre-Fall 2014 and Christian Louboutin heels, all of that nonsense pretty much goes out the window. While side-to-side lines might not be the smartest choice for a body-con number, her floaty, loose look is all about movement and ease.
They key styling tips to notice from her two-piece look? The lace is sheer, letting the curves of her body peek through a little, and the lightness avoids the bulkiness that might come with a thicker fabric. And the under layer has a deep, deep v-neck, giving the boxy stripes a little bit of needed sex appeal.
We're willing to bet you're just as drawn to the look as us, and, as such, we've shopped it out with similar styles below. Shop now, and step into Spring with confidence. You, sister, have a dress that you can wear to multiple occasions for the next half of a year.
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Your everyday jersey dress [3] ($53, originally $75) gets dressed up with some bands of thick black lace.
This White House Black Market striped lace dress [4] ($220) is the perfect pick for Spring.
Colorblock is always in and feels at its most formal in black and white lace [5] ($215, originally $430).
There's no better feeling than stepping into Spring and Summer with a brand-new party dress. For us, it doesn't get better than this striped pink and orange MSGM pick [6] ($370).
Less harsh than stark black and white, the bronze and champagne colors of this ModCloth find [7] ($118, originally $168) make an elegant option for your next evening event.
Just in time for Summer, the classic little white dress [8] ($80, originally $228) gets a dose of citrus by way of horizontal orange stripes.
The t-shirt dress just got fancier. Try the familiar silhouette in Sea's striped style [9] ($295) with lace inserts at the stomach and sleeve.
In a sea of chic black cocktail dresses, pick one that stands out. This short-sleeve Muse style [10] ($125) does the trick, thanks to tight stripes and lace at the neck and arms.