WeatherRainy

Stripe and Trench

A navy-and-cream striped knit under a khaki trench, for a date with something nautical.

Why it works

A striped knit under a trench keeps a rainy date soft and a little nautical.

When to wear it

rainy dates

wet afternoons

café meetups

The look

DateCasualPreppyStraightNeutralRomantic

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