How would you wear... a striped cardigan

Today I am happy to present my second "How would you wear..." post! A lovely sweet reader asked me to help her find outfits in which she could wear this navy and beige striped cardigan she recently purchased from Forever XXI. So, I have come up with 5 different looks that will hopefully give her some ideas!

1. Nautical inspired: The first look was inspired by the perfect-for-summer nautical trend. To get the look, I would pair the navy and beige striped cardigan with a easy breezy red dress and a pair of navy/blue wedges. After that, its easy! All you have to do is add nautical inspired accessories like a straw hat, a beige purse, or an anchor necklace.

2. A Chic night out: This cardigan could also look very edgy with just a few simple steps! In this case, I kept the color palette in the black, white, and gray hues with just a few pops of purple. This color combo always looks edgy and sexy, so its perfect for nighttime. A good idea is to try to get a clutch that incorporates the pop of color (in this case purple) so that it can pull it all together.

3. Casual chic: This striped cardigan can also go very casual when paired with a colorful coral tee and a fresh white skirt. Then you can add a colorful pair of flats, like these blue ones that go with the navy of the cardigan. To finish off the casual look perfectly, try a fun summer hair-do like Jessica Alba's side braid.

4. Feminine pattern mixing: Another option is to go very stylish by doing a little pattern mixing! This summer I have seen so many people pair floral prints with striped prints. I think the secret here is to get a small floral print so that the main focus will be the stripes. Then you can add sweet feminine details like the lilac flower in your hair and the feminine clutch.

5. Shopping cutie: This comfy striped cardigan could also be the perfect choice to go shopping with your mom or friends! I recommend pairing it with a bright color combo like yellow and orange (my recent favorite) to give it a fresh summer feel. Make sure to wear cute comfy flats so that you can walk around easily. Then you can add some fun pieces like this ADORABLE pineapple ring that I wish I had right now... jaja.

So those are 5 of the many ways in which I would wear this cute striped cardigan. How would you wear it?

Also, remember you can always send me requests to help out on your hard-to-make-outfits-with pieces! Just shoot me an email at thejoyoffashion [at] hotmail [dot] com. I am always more than happy to help!