FDPC Day 9. Vertical stripes

Today's photo shoot was a blast. I had so much fun playing with my hooded cardigan that it made it really hard for me to choose one photo for today, so I asked friends and majority ruled this to be the one to use!
When I created this photo challenge I thought to myself, "you have so many vertical stripe options, that one will be easy." Side bar, if I am stating a thought that I had, do I put quotations around it? Hmmm anyway
Come to find out this morning, that most of my striped items are horizontal. Which helped me realize why I have been gravitating toward this top so much recently. Conclusion is... I need more vertical striped clothes. Why you ask, because vertical stripes are much more flattering then horizontal stripes. Having vertical lines on your body create a visual of length, by elongating the area it's covering. I also think vertical lines typically have a classier more mature look to them. You usually see them in pin striped pants, or a nice button up shirt and horizontal stripes tend to me much more casual. But don't think I am putting down horizontal stripes by any means, because I think they are great too. I just think its important to have both. Check your closet. Odds are if you are more of a casual dresser you'll have more horizontal stripe options then vertical. (that's me, but I'm looking to cross over!) ☺