A statement striped shirt with hounds tooth and leopard print

I was recently pondering over my lack of stripes but this Finery London statement striped shirt has made me see the error of my ways. It's a great look for the office and with some funky accessories it's elevated above a striped shirt with plain black trousers.

I've played with the hounds tooth trend by adding a pair of brogues in this pattern, pairing them with patterned dotty pop sox. I am unrepentant about my passion for pop sox (as long as they're only worn with trousers and not skirts).

Chunky pearls and a leopard print clutch finish off the look. Oh, and some red lippy. The shirt comes up quite big: with hindsight I would have gone down a size, because the tie waist could have had a bit more emphasis had there not been so much fabric.  I wore a camisole underneath, which you can't see, but when I wore the outfit to work it was a good call because during the day the ties became looser and the camisole preserved my dignity.

Outfit Details

Finery London wrap top;  Banned hounds tooth brogues; leopard print clutch, last season, similar; black straight leg trousers. 

Sharing this post with Catherine at Not Dressed as Lamb, Patti at Not Dead Yet Style, Fake it until you make it at Fake Fabulous, Creative Mondays at Claire Justine, Emma at Stylesplash, Jess at Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Nicole at High Latitude Style

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