I've seen many skunk fursuits in person and online, and it irks me that none of them have got it right. The markings on a striped skunk all have the same basic pattern: a single, thin stripe down the bridge of the nose, not connected to any other white markings, the top and back of the head between the ears is all white extending into a single solid stripe down the neck, gradually widening until it splits into two diverging stripes from above the shoulder on back, widening into two wide bands that drape down the sides and extend onto the tail itself.

Granted that there is quite a bit of variation on this basic pattern, as can be seen in this picture:
http://michel-mephit.timduru.org/vi.....Skunks%202.jpg

but with a few exception, they all follow this aforementioned pattern. Basil did have one of the best-looking, classic markings, and won several ribbons for it at the skunk shows I took him to:
http://michel-mephit.timduru.org/vi.....s%20drawer.jpg
http://michel-mephit.timduru.org/vi.....0basil%201.jpg
http://michel-mephit.timduru.org/vi.....0basil%202.jpg

I just wish other skunk fursuits followed this basic pattern. Don't get me wrong, I am not in anyway putting down anybody's skunk fursuit. Many are quite cute and nice looking. It is just that to me, a skunk's stripes is one of it's most beautiful attributes, and something I am set to have myself once Beetlecat builds my skunk fursuit. This is the reference sheet I provided her showing the classing markings I love so much:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7773294

The additional markings on the arms and belly were inspired by Basil's unique markings: http://michel-mephit.timduru.org/vi.....%20stripes.jpg