Remember when style experts would stress the importance of staying far, far away from horizontal stripes of any kind? At risk of looking wide and (gasp!) fifteen pounds heavier, we went all vertical, all the time. Thank goodness rules were made to be broken, otherwise we’d miss out on major style points. Just take these picks – can you imagine life without them? They just scream Parisian-chic, and are available at any budget.

{Ruffle-Trim Jersey Dress, Old Navy, $24.50}

I’d cinch the waist of this dress with a chunky brown belt and pair it with peep-toe wedges. And then I’d frolic about town.

{Striped Vest, Need Supply Co., $52.00}

The forgiving silhouette is so flattering on days when you’re feeling less-than-flattered.

{Carlota Stripe Dress, Rachel Pally, $224.00}

I’m not sure I can live without this dress, which I’d wear all spring and summer long to dinners and on lazy strolls.