Checks v Stripes

[moody]

Checks v Stripes.

Do you have a preference?

I'm have a quick glance and I seem to have much more in the way of stripey items than I do checked.

I'm not adverse to checked clothes, I love a good dogtooth check, I have a really smart gingham check oxford shirt that I love. I do also have some Paul Smith checked trousers.

But I have a soft spot for Breton style tops, jumpers & tees. Navy or red stripes on pale cream or white background.
Then I have a lot of striped shirts too.

Imo, I would say a checked shirt suits outdoors whereas conversely I would say a striped shirt suits more a work / office environment.

 

[bimble]

Polka dots for eva

 

[Orang Utan]

Both, anything rather than plain tbh

 

[andysays]

Both, anything rather than plain tbh

Either, sure, but not both together

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Checks. I don't have anything with stripes.

 

[fishfinger]

I hate wearing patterned clothes. Plain colours only for me.

 

[crossthebreeze]

Horizontal stripes are my thing (though I do have a few checked shirts).

 

[BassJunkie]

I had a similar thought recently, I realised I have a number of shirts which are striped, but none with checks. I then thought about the office in which I work, and thanks to confirmation bias came to the conclusion that each person is either stripes or checks. Like they're two tribes. I then started to wonder whether I prefer those who wear stripes. That led to a rare moment of self realisation and I got over it lol.

As a result of this, in the last 2 weeks I've bought my first checked shirt. Wearing it will feel like being in disguise.

So yes, this thread title resonated strongly with me.

 

[Chilli.s]

I prefer herringbone and paisley.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Stripes.
100%

 

[moody]

I prefer herringbone and paisley.

herring bone is nice in overcoats.