Wearing stripes for pictures--bad idea?

[krisim]

I am agonizing over what to wear for our family pictures in a few weeks. Everything I pick out has horizontal stipes, which I've read are a no-no!

Here are two of the tops that I really like (I'd pair with skinny jeans and layer with a white button down shirt). What do you think?

www.shopconversationpieces.com/french-chic-tunic-black/



www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8998&vid=1&pid=252445&scid=252445012



Or should I stick with something like a blazer and scarf:

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[pixy0stix]

Bad BAD idea. You're going to create an optical illusion with those stripes. Also, no black and white.

[karebear304]

In general I don't think stripes for photos are bad, but the stripes are too small and busy on that shirt. I think you'll regret it.

Do you have some other choices you can post?

[fashionx]

I don't mind stripes, but that particular one is bugging me because of the pockets.

[amandasw]

Aug 9, 2012 13:41:21 GMT -5 fashionx said:

I don't mind stripes, but that particular one is bugging me because of the pockets.

ditto, and the shape overall just doesn't look like it would be flattering

[adlove]

Idk, I think if you're wearing a sweater or blazer over it, it would look fine because you only have a panel right down the front showing.

[AHappierHour]

why don't you try all your options on, take a pic, post them and we can vote.

[amandasw]

Aug 9, 2012 14:04:23 GMT -5 adlove said:

Idk, I think if you're wearing a sweater or blazer over it, it would look fine because you only have a panel right down the front showing.

this is true - like pp said, if you can post the whole outfit that might help (depending on how you wear this it may or may not work)

[krisim]

Thanks ladies... I've put the outfit together on polyvore, but can't figure out how to copy and paste on here. The shirt that I posted is a tunic and I was planning to wear a white button up shirt underneath it (with the sleeves rolled up) and with dark skinny jeans. Not sure on the shoes yet...maybe ballet flats or boots. My daughters are wearing pink and aqua, so they're pretty brightly colored, so I didn't want to wear anything with too much color.

[Deleted]

I think stripes would be okay but I think those pockets throw it off. I'd look for a different top.

[pixy0stix]

Unfortunately, your stripes and white are going to be more color than your daughter in pink and aqua.

White creates a "dead space" in a photograph that the eyes are immediately drawn to. The stripes create an optical effect via the lens that muddies the lines/colors. Again, as someone who has been studying photography as a hobby for many years now, I strongly urge you to stay away from stripes, black and white.

[adlove]

Hmm in that case, I'd say no. Sorry, I think I was confusing you with another poster who had some outfits selected with an orange open cardigan.

[karebear304]

Aug 9, 2012 14:07:07 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

I wore stripes in my maternity pictures, but I guess I really didn't have much to lose there. lol

Maternity was what I was thinking of for when stripes really do work for pics. I plan to do stripes or possibly a pattern to highlight the bump.