concept   stripe
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, horizontal stripes are perceived as widening and vertical stripes are seen as slimming in fashion.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 strip United States Strips can refer to comic strips, bacon strips, or strips of fabric used in crafting. 1
2 stripe United States Horizontal stripes are commonly seen as widening or making a person appear larger, while vertical stripes are seen as slimming. 1