A follow up on Nautical Stripes, How to 'get the outfit cheaper' and 'make the look more casual'

 I have been getting alot of compliments off people for this outfit. But I have been asked about other ideas to 'get the outfit cheaper' and 'to make the look more casual'. Stripes are in for this summer and anyone can wear them.  

Here are my influences for this outfit from SS15 fashion shows. 

Designers such as Alexanda Wand, Topshop Unique and Altuzarran have been inspired in different ways. This shows whatever shape, style you like, stripes looks good on anyone. Whether you wear them vertical, horizontal, on the bottom, on the top or just a little, but anyone can look good wearing stripes.   

But not everyone can afford designer.

This occasion outfit is based on my own, but to only wear it once, I've made it more affordable.

This is just as nice as my first outfit, but for half the price. So for people who only wear things once or twice, you can afford to do so with this outfit.

Shoes: Missguided snake skin court shoes  Bag: New Look silver bag Coat: New Look trench coat Dress: New Look stripe dress Make Up: Rimmel nude lipstick and Bourjois bronzer

For a more wearable look, a stripe shirt with ripped jeans; layered with a softer jacket would still give a similar look, particularly for people who are unsure about what to wear.  Yet, the pink brogues and silver bag  still  makes the outfit fashion forward and a great outfit to start with. 

Shirt: Missguided stripe utility shirt  jacket: Dorothy Perkins casual jacket Jeans: Topshop ripped jeans

Shoes: Topshop tassel loafers Bag: Oasis silver straw bag Necklace: Warehouse multi stone fan necklace

I hope I have shown you that you can take a trend and make it your own with whatever you are comfortable with.  You can look at designers, but its not all about copying, be confident and make your own statement.