21 Ways To Mix Patterns Like A Fashion Blogger
Without looking like you got dressed in the dark.
1. Choose one print to dominate and one as an accent.
1. Choose one print to dominate and one as an accent.
2. Mix prints of different scales.
Like tiny stars with large-scale stripes.
3. Keep your fabrics in the same color family.
Like these four prints in similar shades of navy, black, and grey.
4. Pick two different prints that share a single color.
5. Pair mixed prints with neutrals for an easy vibe.
Try a plain white tee, chambray shirt, or trench coat.
6. If you want to use the same pattern, invert the colors.
Pair black stripes on a white background with white stripes on a dark background.
7. Or play with size.
8. Use the exact same pattern in a larger or smaller scale.
Instant chic.
9. Treat stripes as a neutral.
As seen on the incomparable Jenna Lyons.
10. Break up patterns with a belt for a cohesive look.
11. Tie a plaid shirt or printed sweatshirt around your waist for an easy and casual dose of added print.
12. Textured fabrics like perforated leather totally count as a print.
Perfectly mixed here with patterned letters.
13. Choose a top or dress that is pre-mixed and pair with a third print.
Half of the work is done for you!
14. Pair two types of the same print.
Groovy floral, meet wallpaper floral.
15. Or the same print in boldly contrasting colors.
16. Add Fair Isle to a bright, summery print to for year-round wear.
17. Break the patterns up for a less busy outfit.
18. Pair neutral prints with colorful prints.
Like this white-on-white stripe.
19. Mix prints between tailored and flowy pieces or different textures.
Like a heavy tweed jacket and silk blouse, both with square prints.
20. Use printed accessories for a lighter touch.
21. When in doubt, polka dots and stripes always work.
4. Pick two different prints that share a single color.
5. Pair mixed prints with neutrals for an easy vibe.
Try a plain white tee, chambray shirt, or trench coat.
6. If you want to use the same pattern, invert the colors.
Pair black stripes on a white background with white stripes on a dark background.
7. Or play with size.
8. Use the exact same pattern in a larger or smaller scale.
Instant chic.
9. Treat stripes as a neutral.
As seen on the incomparable Jenna Lyons.
10. Break up patterns with a belt for a cohesive look.
11. Tie a plaid shirt or printed sweatshirt around your waist for an easy and casual dose of added print.
12. Textured fabrics like perforated leather totally count as a print.
Perfectly mixed here with patterned letters.
13. Choose a top or dress that is pre-mixed and pair with a third print.
Half of the work is done for you!
14. Pair two types of the same print.
Groovy floral, meet wallpaper floral.
15. Or the same print in boldly contrasting colors.
16. Add Fair Isle to a bright, summery print to for year-round wear.
17. Break the patterns up for a less busy outfit.
18. Pair neutral prints with colorful prints.
Like this white-on-white stripe.
19. Mix prints between tailored and flowy pieces or different textures.
Like a heavy tweed jacket and silk blouse, both with square prints.
20. Use printed accessories for a lighter touch.
21. When in doubt, polka dots and stripes always work.
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