Fashion

If the first few weeks of 2012 have taught us anything, it's that stripes are here to stay. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve.

Towards the tail end of 2011, nautical-inspired Breton stripes made a huge splash, being primarily used for various styles of knitwear in colour schemes that deviated little from navy, white or red.

Already in 2012, however, we're seeing designers getting a little more creative, with a huge base of colours and styles of apparel to ensure that stripes are likely to reign from the summer onwards.

If you rushed into the nautical trend a little too fast and your wardrobe needs a little freshening up, take a look at our top picks from the high street and online below:

ASOS Stripe T-Shirt, ASOS, €22.36

Featuring a faded stripe design to the main with a crew neck and short sleeve styling.

ASOS Stripe Jumper - ASOS, €41.93

Constructed in a chunky knitted fabric. Featuring a tonal stripe design, a ribbed crew neck, raglan sleeves with fitted cuffs and in a slim fit

Ben Sherman Block Stripe Pocket T-Shirt - ASOS, €41.93

Featuring a reinforced crew neck, short sleeves and a flap patch pocket with a branded log tab on the chest, all in a relaxed fit.

Lyle & Scott - KB657 X47 Stripe T-Shirt Deep Grass Green - Xile Clothing, €53.92

Why not get a little more colourful with this Lyle & Scott tee?

Burgundy Engineer Stripe Crew - Topman, €16.78

Burgundy, white and grey engineer stripe crew neck t-shirt.

Lyle & Scott - KB641 401 Stripe Polo Navy - Xile Clothing, €77.90

Finally, a pricey but top class offering from Lyle & Scott, who are making their second appearance this week.