You've been told stripes make you look wider — so you avoid them!

Imagine stripes that ripple instead of cutting, that follow the body in curves instead of slicing it up. Stop imagining: this is precisely that pattern.

• Lines that accompany
  The pattern is not made of horizontal bands but of irregular, hand-drawn curves. The eye follows the vertical movement of the design, and the silhouette lengthens instead of widening.
• Black and white, always
  Two colors, no more. It's the safest contrast in the wardrobe: it goes with everything you already own and, by definition, knows no season.
• Discreet warmth
  The quilting remains thin, just enough filling to cut the cool air. You can wear it indoors without getting too warm.
• High collar, sharp shoulder
  The collar stays straight and the armhole is clean, giving the whole outfit an almost tailored look despite the fabric's flexibility.
• The jacket that saves the day
  Worn over jeans and a white t-shirt, it transforms a last-minute outfit into a well-thought-out look. That's the role it will most often play.

Stripes don't make you look wider; bad stripes make you look wider. With that fear dispelled, it becomes the default jacket, the one you grab on days when you don't feel like deciding anything.