Everywhere you turn, you see people mixing patterns. The runways have been doing it for decades, but now the outfits are actually attainable in real life. You see a girl wearing a checkered shirt paired with paisley pants and, to your surprise, you know you have to have that outfit. Goodbye boring, and hello breathtaking. But when clashing is the new matching, how can you possibly keep up?
This Fashionista is the perfect example of how to make a statement without causing a scene. She counteracts her prints with the perfect amount of solids. Her striped dress is comfy and casual, but paired with her bold scarf, there is a total wow factor. A scarf is an ideal way to jazz up a clash-match outfit if you don’t have many other printed pieces in your closet. If you do have many patterned clothes in your closet don’t be afraid to use them (even if you think they might be “too much”)! As soon as you have your patterns locked down, it is good to pair them with some basic shoes and accessories. This Fashionista rocks some Converse and simple jewelry.
How To: Pattern mixing is a piece of cake when you stick to two simple rules. First, match colors not patterns. With the help of a cohesive color scheme, like black and white, leopard and floral won’t clash at all! Second, interrupt your prints with solids. Polka-dot shoes and a plaid jacket might be too much, but not with the help of a solid-colored pencil skirt in-between!
