Stripes work as a daytime print because they read as cheerful and intentional without being too bold for morning or early afternoon hours. Horizontal stripes create a wider silhouette while vertical stripes create a lengthening effect so you can choose based on what works for your proportions. Striped fabrics also tend to hide wrinkles and minor stains better than solids so they are practical for an event involving food and drinks. The stripe width varies between designs so you can select smaller subtle stripes or larger more obvious ones based on how bold you want the dress to feel. Stripes also work easily with various shoe and accessory options which is helpful when you are dressing for a group occasion. These are the brunch dresses that prove simple details create visual interest.