Show me some stripes, and I'll follow you anywhere

The other day I caught myself buying a striped sweater and a striped beach blanket (darn you Steve Alan and your outlet a mere block from my apartment) while wearing a striped tank top and holding my daughter who was wearing a striped dress. I want to say that I addressed this stripe overload by putting everything back and building a relationship with some rustic plaids or stalwart solids, but alas, I don't have that kind of self control.

So you can only imagine my glee when I stumbled upon this:

Chance, created by Julia Leach, former creative director of Kate Spade, is as much a concept as a clothing company. Even if you're not in the market for classic, chic, and effortless pieces that will blend seamlessly into your wardrobe, the web site is worth a gander. 

The timeline of stripes alone is inspired.

[via Wit + Delight]

Comments

[Stephanie]

OK, I am looking for a fantastic - READ - FANTASTIC, sailor stripe shirt but only seem to be coming up with Old Navy etc I want one that I will own when I am old - any suggestions on where to look?

[ME*]

Hi Stephanie. It sounds like you're looking for a classic Breton stripe shirt, which is utterly timeless. Armor Lux makes all sorts of fantastic shirts, but I'm pretty sure you'd have to hop a plane to Paris or go to a bit of trouble to buy one here (this is their English site www.armorlux.com/_en_/). Brittany Boutique (http://brittanyboutique.com/store/marinershirt.html) doesn't have as large of a selection, but they do ship to the U.S.

If that doesn't work, Vince makes a great Breton stripe tee that is easily attainable. And Steve Alan has a few striped tees and sweaters that you may like. You may also want to try your luck with Chance--it would seem that a company founded on the striped tee would make a good one.

[ME*]

Opening Ceremony also has some http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&catid=21&subcatid=46&productid=20277" rel="nofollow">boatneck striped tees that are on sale right now!