Friend with a Penchant for Stripes

Wearing stripes well is something you either have down or you massively fail. I have two friends who've managed to pull off the striped shirt look with effortless aplomb. They look casual, yet put together, sort of French, but not fussy, and they wear stripes from brands both trendy and classic.

Here's some striped stuff that seems to cover both trendy and classic in single items. Edith A. Miller is a relatively new brand which is produced by one of the oldest knitting mills left in America. The mill, located in eastern Pennsylvania, works with the designer duo. The result? Seemingly classic striped shirts, dresses (both long and short), and funny short john style shorts. The fabrics are light, yet have great give and durability. And the look, while it could be mistaken for French, possesses an integrity that's pretty quintessentially American. Anything from the Edith A. Miller line would make a wonderful gift for that classic striped girlfriend. She will thank you for this addition to her collection.

Check out the line at Ten Over Six. It's clothing of a different stripe.