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Usually when we think of chevron stripes, an image of lovable loser Charlie Brown comes to mind and his iconic yellow and black chevron shirt. But just because your best friend isn’t a beagle named Snoopy and you can actually hear adults when they speak doesn’t mean that you can’t pull of chevron just as well as the Peanuts originator. Missoni made the zig-zagged pattern famous in fashion with their signature chevron styles, but this season, you don’t have to spend Missoni money to zig-zag like the best of them. Since the pattern’s picked up in trends, check out seven chic ways to incorporate chevron into your style this summer!

-Jade Hall

Rompers & Shorts

Chevron stripes are a fun choice for pants and rompers too, especially in bright summer colors. For a shorts look that can easily be paired with the solid top of your choice, try these Ziggy Stripe Shorts ($38 from nastygal.com) with vibrant colors and varying stripe patterns, or go super comfy and try a chevron romper like this BDG Old School Chevron Romper ($19.99 from urbanoutfitters.com), in light colors and a soft knit material. Lounge around the house in this number or throw it on as a cute cover up the next time to you head out for a summertime swim!

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