Don't Get Scurrred To Mix Stripes With Florals

As florals are hot for Spring/Summer 2012, add even more pizzazz by mixing it with stripes.  I've seen it on the Web and in store windows, and I just love, love, love it.  I want to see it on the street more, and I want to wear it myself.

Here are some ideas to hopefully inspire you and get you started.  

1.  Pair a striped tank top or nautical striped shirt with a floral skirt, and add a contrasting pop of color with your shoes. 

BDG Striped Shirttail Scoop Tank 2 for $28 or $18.00 each from URBAN OURTITTERS

Printed Frill Skirt from $59.90 from ZARA 

Braided wooden sandals $79.75 from the GAP

2.  Wear a bold striped long-sleeve shirt or nautical striped shirt under a floral shoulder-less dress.

 

Sailor Boatneck Tee $45.00 from J. CREW

Ella Dress in Garden Floral $198.00 from J. CREW

Mary Wedge Isabel Toledo for Payless $34.99 Reg. $56.99 as PAYLESS.COM

3.  Wear a loose and long striped shirt with those floral skinny jeans or cigarette pants that I know you just got.

River Island Stripe Top $24.35 from ASOS

Floral Print Trousers 59.90 from ZARA

High Heel Sandal with Buckles $89.90 from ZARA

Lamountain Crossbody Handbag $40.00 from ALDO

4.  Wear a bold floral button-down shirt with a vertical-striped pencil skirt or cigarette pants.  Accessorize with an envelope clutch.

 

Hanalei Floral Buttondown $78.00 from ANTHROPOLOGIE

Motel Striped High-Rise Jean, Online Only, $90.00 from URBAN OUTFITTERS

Slot Through Envelope Clutch $34.79 from ASOS

5.  If the above ideas are too bold, try a floral scarf with your nautical striped shirt, and see if you like it.

Floral Neckerchief $12.90 from ZARA

French Terry Pullover $19.94 from OLD NAVY

Have fun with this wild and bold combination. 
I know I will !!!