When it comes to wardrobe staples, there are a few foundations that you should have in place to help build any outfit.
There’s the classic LBD, a great pair of jeans and a white shirt that can tie anything together. A chic pair of white sneakers are a must, and of course, a cross body bag for all your on-the-go essentials.
Then there’s a striped dress. If you’re the kind of person who stares uninspired into your wardrobe on any given morning, one of these is a fantastic trump card to whip out of your sartorial back pocket.
Why? Well stripes are universally flattering and a dress is a complete outfit in one, slicing down your dressing time on busy mornings considerably. A good striped dress can be worn to the office, for weekend adventures, to big events like a wedding, and packed into your suitcase for holidays.
Below we’ve gathered the best stripey frocks for your shopping pleasure. From wrap stars, collared shirt styles, and tea dresses to minis, midis and maxis, find the best striped dresses to strengthen your wardrobe staples below.
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Mango Cut-out back striped dress
Sizes: 4 - 14
Simple monochrome is given a twist here thanks to some diagonal stripe action. The solid pattern is made sexier with a cut-out detail on the back. Perfect for grown-up pub lunches and garden parties.
Buy now £69.99, Mango
La Redoute Collections Breton Striped Linen Dress with Low V-Back
Sizes: L, XL
Ship-shape dressing is easy with this simple blue and white Breton striped dress. The linen fabric and low back keep the piece from looking too basic, and it’s easy to dress up or down with the right accessories.
Buy now £44.00, La Redoute
Issey Miyake Jelly Knit Midi Dress
Sizes: 2
The king of pleats is no stranger to a stripe, but this piece by the Japanese designer sports a chevron pattern, adding a new dimension to the mix. It’s a slouchy, easy to wear piece that’s perfect for relaxed cocktails in that five-star resort you’ve booked.
Buy now £907.00, Browns
Ted Baker Arisu Stripe Jumper Dress, White/Multi
Sizes: 6 - 16
Proving stripes don’t have to be boring, Ted Baker’s mini tricks the eye into an optical illusion by pairing chunky stripes with skinny ones in panels. The monochrome palette ensures things don’t feel too busy.
Buy now £175.00, John Lewis
Aab Shima Striped Midi Dress, White/Multi
Sizes: S/ M/ L
An A-line silhouette and grandad collar make this cream and grey tone midi the perfect thing to roll out for the office when you need to get dressed sharpish.
Buy now £65.00, John Lewis
L.K.Bennett Claud Stripe Silk Blend Dress, Red
Sizes: 6 - 18
Stumped for an outfit to wear to an upcoming wedding? L.K. Bennett is always a good place to start your search. This season, the brand is offering this red and white chevron striped silk dress on its racks. Wear the dipped hemline frock to I Do’s now, and pair with a fuzzy red cardi for Christmas when winter calls.
Buy now £359.00, John Lewis
Warehouse Satin Puff Sleeve Stripe Midi Dress
Sizes: 6 - 16
Streamline vacay dressing with this viscose satin midi, which comes in stripes of orange and mustard as well as other shades. The gently puffed sleeves and dropped waist make it unrestrictive - an ideal outfit for dancing.
Buy now £62.30, Warehouse
Mango Mirina Stripe Knitted Maxi Dress, Rust
Sizes: 6 - 14
Yes, you can still wear knits in summer. This sand and brown striped maxi is made with a larger knit, making the piece oh-so breathable for the summer months. Wear to a festival or as a cool pool coverup.
Buy now £59.99, John Lewis
Staud Serena One Shoulder Maxi Dress
Sizes: XS - XL
Who hasn’t, at some point in their lives, yearned to resemble a rainbow? Staud presents the opportunity with this chic one-shouldered maxi, made for stealing the spotlight of any room you’re in. There’s a gentle stretch in the fabric, which means it should fit you like a glove.
Buy now £360.00, Browns
Never Fully Dressed Halterneck Stripe Dress, Multi
Sizes: 6 - 24
This colourful halterneck look is more of a check design, but what are checks if not interlaced stripes? Perfect for summertime, wear this to carnivals, festivals and anywhere else you want to add a splash of colour.
Buy now £79.00, John Lewis
Warehouse Plus Size Satin Puff Sleeve Stripe Midi Dress
Sizes: 18 - 24
A trio of colours combine to form the pattern on this puff-sleeved dress, which comes in extended sizes.
Buy now £62.30, Warehouse
ASOS DESIGN Petite pleated wrap maxi dress in multi stripe
Sizes: 2 - 16
The right stripes can elongate petite frames, magicking a few extra inches out of thin air. This wrap dress with pleats and a multicoloured stripe pattern is just the thing you’d want to reach for when you’ve got a special occasion on the cards.
Buy now £50.00, ASOS
Topshop mix and match stripe angel sleeve midi dress in multi
Sizes: 6 - 18
For those days when a plain old stripe won’t do, reach for this dazzling angel-sleeved number, which features a contrast top over a jewel-bright pattern on the skirt. Wallflowers need not apply.
Buy now £50.00, ASOS
Christopher John Rogers Striped Knit Maxi Dress
Sizes: M
You can wear the rainbow come rain or shine in this knitted maxi which features stripes in multiple colours. An open cut out back keeps things feeling and looking cool.
Buy now £1080.00, Browns
The Ragged Priest long sleeve knitted bodycon dress in rainbow stripe
Sizes: 8 - 14
Festival season is upon us, and that means dialling up your daring when it comes to dressing. Turn heads for all the right reasons with this knitted bodycon mini which features a rainbow stripe that looks to us a little like the bottled sand art you find in seaside souvenir shops.
Buy now £55.00, ASOS
