Stripes and their combination – this theme occupies a special place of honor in a gentleman’s wardrobe. At the same time, if variations are possible with stripes, then their combination can most often be divided into two types: good and bad. The good ones follow the letter of the classic image, therefore they set a clear stylish vector, and the bad ones instantly slide down to comparisons with the costume room of a touring circus. 

Perhaps it is worth starting with the fact that the classic stripes have names – Tennis and English chalk. The Tennis one is shallow and noticeable, whereas the Chalk one is wider and does not catch the eye. Actually, it is easy to find a hint in the name itself – the Chalk stripe looks as if the stripes were left after cutting manipulations with chalk. All other stripes and their variations are from the evil one. Today it is customary to send people to him in light suits, over which there are contrasting dark stripes. This gangster look has long been a part of carnival performances and it is hardly worth putting it on in vain. Dark blue or gray suits with a Chalk white stripe are closer to the classics. By the way, the stripes may well be colored. It looks stylish, but only if there are no questions about the color of the shirt. 

Now about the combination. There is no millennial wisdom here and it should not be sought. Choosing a suit or jacket in English Chalk stripes, choose a shirt with a Tennis stripe. And vice versa. Check is sitting pretty to the stripes, for example, Vichy. Color combinations are a matter of taste and stylistic harmony. Color can help to combine one kind of stripes in one look. In short, it is here that the notorious scope for creativity is hidden…