There’s nothing scary about a stripe. In fact, the classic pattern is so inoffensive and flattering, it's basically a neutral. But in its newest iteration, the stripe can be a little more challenging to pull off. From big-top pants to chevron zigzags, these new stripes really make your Breton tops look like child's play.

Afraid of looking like a jailbird? Not to worry — we've come up with tips and tricks to take this season's most arresting stripe trends to fashion-plate, not prison-mate, status. Check them out, ahead.

Styled by Haley Lowenthal; Modeled by Indiamara at Muse Models

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