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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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Nadine says
June 23, 2016 at 5:37 amI am obsessed with this outfit! Those shoes are amazing, Asa. 🙂 Great post!
herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 5:00 pmThanks so much Nadine! 😘
Dana @ IveGotCake says
June 23, 2016 at 4:35 pmI LOVE you hair Asa!! Ugh, LIFE girl, life.
You look so cute, I hope your summer is off to a great start babe!!
xoxo
herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 5:02 pmAww, thanks Dana! My summer has been pretty busy, lots going on. Hope you’re well.
Amelia Vesper says
June 24, 2016 at 10:54 amExcellent advice!! I completely agree, stripes and leopard are 100% neutrals 🙂
xo Mil
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herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 7:17 pmYou’re the best! Thanks Mil. 😘
Margaret says
June 24, 2016 at 12:31 pmI like how you mixed the prints together. Can’t wait to try it.
herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 7:18 pmThanks so much!
Tina says
June 25, 2016 at 10:33 pmGreat tips for mixing prints! You look so adorable Asa!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 7:18 pmThanks so much Tina! 😘
jodikayedwards says
June 28, 2016 at 8:28 amPattern 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! 🙂
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herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 7:22 pmThanks Jodi! 😘
My Fashion S/ash Life says
July 1, 2016 at 8:33 pmThis 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/
herrmj says
July 10, 2016 at 7:24 pmReally?! Aww, thanks! ☺️ I will definitely visit your blog soon. I’ve been dealing with some health issues.
My Fashion S/ash Life says
July 10, 2016 at 9:36 pmVery sorry to hear that hon, wishing you a speedy recovery ( :
herrmj says
July 11, 2016 at 7:24 amThanks, I appreciate that. 😀