As easily worn to the office as it is as a beach cover-up, the most versatile of striped shirts for women is the classic blue and white striped – and they’re all over the high street.

Katie Holmes combined two spring fashion trends into one breezy, stylish outfit. She wore a blue-and-white-striped ...

and a blue-and-white striped shirt (a.k.a. my favorite kind of top), I knew it was a sign to stock up on the mariner style. I have at least three variations of the nautical-inspired top in my closet.