There’s a reason why stripes are a classic: there’s no fuss to them and yet they always look polished. What’s more, the mid and deep shades of blue we so often associate with stripes tend to flatter pale Irish skin tones. So, where to start this season? Stripes are as classic as they come as fashion embraces a decided Montauk moment (we blame the TikTok obsession with Nancy Meyers films which just so happen to centre on heroines who live by the coast and wear a uniform of white jeans and Oxford shirts). We’ve rounded up an edit of the best striped pieces below …

Main image: Instagram @smythsisters. 

Oversized linen shirt, €29.99, at H&M. 

Black and white striped deck chair, €115, at Howbert & Mays.

Hand-embroidered striped linen kaftan, Citrus, €495, at Costume. 

Striped linen-blend shirt, €15.99, at Zara. 

Striped crochet beach hat, Alanui, €305; www.net-a-porter.com.

Striped tote bag, €29; www.arket.com. 

Stripe tie-dye gathered dress, €595; www.eu.toa.st. 

Hooded bathrobe, €179; www.teklafabrics.com.