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Whether bold or subtle, stripes are classic.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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Stripes never go out of style. From the stripes down the side of tuxedo trousers to the traditional ticking on an old-fashioned mattress, stripes are everywhere.

They pair easily with florals and prints, giving the eye a bit of geometric relief. They accent solids and complement plaids. If one line is bolder than all the others, a plaid can look like a stripe from a distance.

Stripes can be as sophisticated or as homey as you like. Picture elegant silk striped curtains in soft, muted shards compared to a colorful striped hammock under a shady tree.

"Stripes have been around forever," says designer Carolyn Grove of C.V. Grove, Ltd. "All the ...

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