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Beyond the Boat
From beach gear to home accessories, stripes are delivering a bright and bold intro to summer
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The Skirt: Whether your style leans preppy or
romantic, Minneapolis designer Anne Cramer’s Flynn Skirt is the defining piece this spring. Also available in moss green, navy, and black. Skirt ($160), by Anne Cramer, from Melly, mellyonline.com
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Nod to Nautical: When dressing for the pool, a
classic striped string bikini never goes out of style. Bikini ($46 top, $44 bottom), from J. Crew, five metro locations, including MOA, 952-814-7419, jcrew.com
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Toting the Trend: The canvas tote gets dressed up
in sequined stripes, making it easy to look good running errands. Sequined tote, ($175), by MZ Wallace, from StyledLife, Galleria, 952-928-8888, styledlife.com
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Fit To Be Tied: A scarf is an effortless and
flattering way to incorporate stripes into your wardrobe. The mix of stripes and solids is especially modern. Scarf ($25), by Coco, from Hot Mama, six metro locations, shopmama.com
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Step On It: Stripes in warm colors take your home
in a summery direction, whether it’s an entry mat, runner, or area rug. Woven cotton rugs, ($30 to $414), by Dash & Albert, from EuroNest, 5700 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park, 952-929-2927, euro-nest.com
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Light Bright: Exotic ikat-style stripes illuminate
a dim corner. Constantinople chandelier ($4,800), from Anthropologie, three metro locations, including The Shops at West End, 763-544-2053 anthropologie.com
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Red, White, No Need to Be Blue: Soft edges give
stripes an unexpected, fresh appearance. Sweater ($68), by Wow Couture, also from Hot Mama
Declaring stripes hot this season is a bit like announcing the grass is growing. Still, the summertime staple is making a big impression both at home and in fashion. Stripes are bold, candy colored, and sometimes even a bit abstract. No, these are not the yachtswoman’s stripes, though she’ll want to wear them, too.