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Whether you prefer horizontal, diagonal or vertical stripes, this trend can freshen up any tired old look and allow you to play around with color and texture.
Because this look relies more on geometry than anything else, it can fit into any season. For a brighter, summery look, try using a blue base-coat with diagonal white stripes.
This combination of colors suggests a free-wheeling nautical theme that’s perfect for the warmer months when everyone is outside and enjoying the fresh air.
In wintertime, when we’re all buttoned up against the cold, try vertical stripes with bolder colors like black and white or plum and white. Go holiday with red and white stripes, or red and green.
Mix it up by alternating your stripes’ thickness. One popular trend is to paint a nail a light, bold color, like yellow or matte white, and contrast it with off-center thick and thin vertical black lines.
Don’t forget the horizontal stripes! The fun thing about this variety of lines is that it can create almost an optical illusion if you get them thin enough.
To avoid any dizziness, however, you may want to alternate more than two colors, as well as the thickness of the stripes. Play with the idea of “burglar stripes” by using straight black and white colors.
Another way to use this trend is to play with more than color. Use different textures, like glitter, matte or velvet finishes to punch up your stripes and stand out from the crowd.
To tone down the inherent drama of this look, you can also go monochromatic with neutral colors. Stripes are classic but can always be dressed up for that cutting edge fashionable style.
