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Jan 31 2008 12:01 PM ET

Would You Wear Horizontal Stripes Like Cameron Diaz?

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For years it’s been touted as the number one rule for dressing slimmer: avoid horizontal stripes. But stars all over size-obsessed Hollywood have been sporting it recently on shirts, tees — and even full dresses. Since we love the look on the celebs like Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel and America Ferrera, featured in our new Stars in Stripes gallery, we’re really considering adding it to our spring wardrobe with a sailor shirt or two. But we want to know what you think! Tell us: Would you wear horizontal stripes?

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If I were Cameron’s size, sure…otherwise, it can make you look painful

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- Socialite Dreams on January 31st, 2008

I agree. There’s a reason why Cameron can wear horizontal stripes. Because she’s Cameron Diaz! She could probably start a trend if she was photographed wearing a belted garbage bag. For the average woman, I would warn against it (horizontal stripes and garbage bags).

- Daneen on January 31st, 2008

IF I LOOK LIKE CAMERON SIZE SURE!!!!!!!!
OTHERWISE ONE COULD LOOK LIFE A HOTDOG.

- WARAY on January 31st, 2008

I don’t understand why people are so against horizontal stripes. I wear them all the time and they never make me look “big” or anything like that.

- Mary on January 31st, 2008

I wear them just fine, and Cam looks great as always. I love her laid back style.

- Heather on January 31st, 2008

That cardigan is black, long and also has a deep V neck.

It would never make anyone fat!

It’s not if you can or can’t wear stripes, it’s just how you should do it.

- Stephanie on February 1st, 2008

how do horizontal stripes make you look fat? I wear them alot, and so do my friends and we dont look fat. And i see way more horizontal ones than vertical stripes.

- who cares on February 2nd, 2008

I LOVE that look!

- Rachel on February 9th, 2008

an excellent comment by holly and ellie:holly’s comment-well…i tyhink it suits her and reallly matches her skin colour ha in ure face who cares na na na na na.-ellie’s comment i think it suits her and it will suit me and holly and no one else so ha WE LOVE YOU CAMERON DIAZ URE OUR FAVORAITE ACTRESS!!!

- ellie and holly on August 17th, 2008

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