How to Wear Skinny Striped Pants

Spring's biggest trend is ready to be worn in multiple ways. Go ahead—pick your poison.

The Skinny Pant
Vertical stripes are known to streamline the figure. Really harness the slimming power by searching out skinny jeans or impeccably tailored trousers, as spotted at the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2013 show.

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2013 show.

The Wide-Leg Pant
The lady who loves to push the fashion envelope can do her stripes in a voluminous silhouette like the slouchy pants spotted on Chloé's Spring 2013 runway. Pair with a simple tee or tank—cropped if you feel especially daring.

Chloé's Spring 2013 runway

Sailor stripes may be all the rage in the fashion department this spring, but that’s not the only place we’re seeing the linear look.
Last night on Fashion Star, uber hot model Elle Macpherson was seen ruling the runway in a pair of cool black and white vertical striped pants.

Bold? Indeed. Fun? For sure. So we scoured the market for our own.

Victoria Beckham Wearing a black sleeveless coat from Victoria Beckham Fall 2013 collection, Chloé red and white striped Pants, with Casadei Nude Pumps.

I am absolutely obsessed with striped pants right now. They are, in my opinion, one of the best ways to make a statement. However, if you wear striped pants it’s best to keep the rest of the outfit simple and understated. In the above example, a plain gray tee and a black blazer are the perfect way to downplay your patterned pants.

The new and exciting alternative to jeans has become the striped pant. This chic and fresh look has become a favorite for trend-setters like KATE MOSS and HEIDI KLUM. These trend-setters have brought the look to a whole new level by pairing tanks and means-wear jackets that can be worn during the day, with a pair of flats, or in the evening, with a great pair of pumps