LAURA II 3/4 length pinstripe jacket, $109.99, with matching flat-front wide leg pant, $69.99.

 
Have I got a line for you. Actually, many lines, side-by-each, earning their stripes on summer's wardrobe staples. Fat, skinny, solid or broken, stripes are racing up, down and around this season's breeziest basics.

At Laura II, gansta' gals get in line in pinstriped suits with stripings in navy or light blue or red updating classic white and cream. Veer from the straight and narrow, and team your man-styled stripes with feminine flourishes such as a ruffled shirt, lace blouse with sexy scoop-neck top. Stilettos are optional.

Opposites also attract in Olsen's summer collection where classic stripes mix with blooming florals. And candy stripes cut a fine curve in stretch cotton shirtings.

At Le Chateau, lassies are looking seaside, with nautical-inspired stripes anchored in sail-away sporty weekend wear.

Nautical takes a sophisticated twist at JAX and Spanner with slim pants and sweaters that stripe it rich.

Winners fashion stores dare you to mix, match and mismatch with their bold striped tanks, tops and accessories including hip handbags.

Tee time is all the time so striped cotton tees are working double-duty at Mark's Work Wearhouse taking women from the office on weekdays to beachside on weekends.

But when styling your stripes, a caution to those who take them to clown-like proportions. The results can be dizzying -- enough to leave you seeing spots.

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