Today I coincidently mixed prints - and was graciously called out for having amazing style. To give you a bit of a rundown I'm wearing a striped dress, gray cardi belted with a vintage brown belt - and my mixing occurred because my winter jacket - is a hounds tooth. I didn't think I looked foolish enough to change my dress to a soild (it's really a tunic so I'm wearing it with leggings and riding boots), but I didn't think anyone else would notice either. Here are some pics via Refinery 29.
I wore this look on Halloween. I wore a thick striped skirt, with a thin striped shirt. It worked and looked totally cute and nautical.
I also like the idea of mixing patterns. One should be neutral and the other bright. Make sure the patterns are similar in size and over all form. See how they both evoke watercolor? Great places to look for pieces that you can mix and match are: Forever 21 - J. Crew - or H&M. A staple like a striped shirt - which is classic and will NEVER go out of style should be a splurge - www.shopbop.com has some essentials.
Also try mixing florals (large prints) with nautical tops. I also like leopard with navy or red striped tops - think layering a scarf of cute blazer. Another of my favorite options is - if you have a fun blazer in a print - pair it with a blouse that is a bit different. An option - floral blazer - striped or polka dot top.
Don't forget about your legs either! One of the easiest ways to incorporate texture and pattern differences it with tights! (ahhh my favorite fall item) If you're looking for cute pairs that won't break the bank (stay away from Wolford) try TJ Maxx and Target. If you're like me I swear by target tights because they make a SMALL/TALL. So they fit me snugly enough, but are also long enough to reach from toe to torson.
I wore this look on Halloween. I wore a thick striped skirt, with a thin striped shirt. It worked and looked totally cute and nautical.
I also like the idea of mixing patterns. One should be neutral and the other bright. Make sure the patterns are similar in size and over all form. See how they both evoke watercolor? Great places to look for pieces that you can mix and match are: Forever 21 - J. Crew - or H&M. A staple like a striped shirt - which is classic and will NEVER go out of style should be a splurge - www.shopbop.com has some essentials.
Also try mixing florals (large prints) with nautical tops. I also like leopard with navy or red striped tops - think layering a scarf of cute blazer. Another of my favorite options is - if you have a fun blazer in a print - pair it with a blouse that is a bit different. An option - floral blazer - striped or polka dot top.
Don't forget about your legs either! One of the easiest ways to incorporate texture and pattern differences it with tights! (ahhh my favorite fall item) If you're looking for cute pairs that won't break the bank (stay away from Wolford) try TJ Maxx and Target. If you're like me I swear by target tights because they make a SMALL/TALL. So they fit me snugly enough, but are also long enough to reach from toe to torson.
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