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The Ultimate Pattern Mixing Guide

June 23, 2016

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📷’s by Luba Kochubey Portraits

Top: Who What Wear | Skirt: Club Monaco (similar) | Necklace: Lucia K. Jewelry c/o (use Laceandpearls20 to get 20% off your order)| Ring: Stella &  Dot | Midi ring: Pretty Particular c/o (use code laceandpearls to receive 20% off your order) | Shoes: Josef Seibel  | Purse: Michael Micheal Kors (similar)| Lipstick: Wet n Wild (pretty persimon)

My favorite mixed-print combo is a striped blouse and a floral skirt. This classic pairing works well because the colors in the top (black & white) are also in the skirt.

This skirt is from Club Monaco (first seen here). I love the multi-layer hem and orange hue. The tank is from the Who What Wear (Target) collection. I am such a fan of this line and will be showcasing several pieces from the collection this month.

What I like most about pattern mixing is that it allows you to maximize your wardrobe without spending money. It may seem intimidating at first but you only need to master a few fundamentals.

Pattern Mixing Tips

  • Same color family. Replace your go-to solid top with a monochromatic pattern in the same color.
  • Try mixing two prints with a unifying color. An example would be blue and white stripe with a blue and white gingham.
  • In the world of fashion, stripes and leopard are neutrals. Keep this in mind when mixing your prints. They will almost always work.
  • Vary the scale of your pattern. Try wearing a medium/large print with a smaller one. Steer clear of two large prints paired together.
  • Matchy matchy. Wear identical prints in varying shades or different sizes.
  • Inverse colors. Wear a navy piece with white stripes alongside a white garment with navy stripes.
  • Break things up. Both your top and bottom don’t need to be a print. Add a solid in between each print. For example wear a patterned scarf with a solid top and a printed bottom.
  • Stick to similar tones. If your prints don’t match, make sure that the colors are in a similar tone.

What’s your favorite mix print combo?

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16 Comments · Labels: Fashion Tagged: Black & White, Girly Fashion, Skirt, Stripes, Styling tip, Who What Wear

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  1. Nadine says

    June 23, 2016 at 5:37 am

    I am obsessed with this outfit! Those shoes are amazing, Asa. 🙂 Great post!

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks so much Nadine! 😘

      Reply
  2. Dana @ IveGotCake says

    June 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    I LOVE you hair Asa!! Ugh, LIFE girl, life.
    You look so cute, I hope your summer is off to a great start babe!!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Aww, thanks Dana! My summer has been pretty busy, lots going on. Hope you’re well.

      Reply
  3. Amelia Vesper says

    June 24, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Excellent advice!! I completely agree, stripes and leopard are 100% neutrals 🙂

    xo Mil
    https://southbynorthwestblog.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      You’re the best! Thanks Mil. 😘

      Reply
  4. Margaret says

    June 24, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    I like how you mixed the prints together. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Tina says

    June 25, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Great tips for mixing prints! You look so adorable Asa!

    Tina
    http://www.justatinabit.com

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks so much Tina! 😘

      Reply
  6. jodikayedwards says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Pattern mixing is such a fun way to mix and match what you already have in your closet! I love this combo you look great girl! 🙂
    http://lifestylefinesse.com/wise/

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks Jodi! 😘

      Reply
  7. My Fashion S/ash Life says

    July 1, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    This is Mos Def one of my fav looks from you, if not THE favourite. I’m all about experimenting and mixing prints and using colour and thats waht I see here. The trick is to flush one or 2 colours out, for you I see it was black and white. Have a fab wkend ( :
    Ps have you checked out my new blog?
    http://myfashionslashlife.com/

    Reply
    • herrmj says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Really?! Aww, thanks! ☺️ I will definitely visit your blog soon. I’ve been dealing with some health issues.

      Reply
      • My Fashion S/ash Life says

        July 10, 2016 at 9:36 pm

        Very sorry to hear that hon, wishing you a speedy recovery ( :

        Reply
        • herrmj says

          July 11, 2016 at 7:24 am

          Thanks, I appreciate that. 😀

          Reply

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