Mixing prints and patterns can seem a little scary and overwhelming at first, but with these few hints and tips to keep in mind … you shall succeed. After all, if the runway models can make it work … so can you!
-First you want to find pieces that have a common colour scheme or feel. (colour family)
-Second, keep in mind the type of prints and pattern you want to mix. Try and avoid mixing 2 or more BOLD patterns. You don’t want them to compete against each other … you want them to complement.
-Third … some patterns are considered neutrals. Leopard print and tweed are classics and fall in the neutral zone.
-Forth … mixing not only prints and patterns, but textures too. (Silk, cotton, wool, tweed, lace etc etc.)
And last but not least … distance can be good. Use accessories to break patterns up (ie. A solid belt on the waist, breaking up top and bottom)
-First you want to find pieces that have a common colour scheme or feel. (colour family)
-Second, keep in mind the type of prints and pattern you want to mix. Try and avoid mixing 2 or more BOLD patterns. You don’t want them to compete against each other … you want them to complement.
-Third … some patterns are considered neutrals. Leopard print and tweed are classics and fall in the neutral zone.
-Forth … mixing not only prints and patterns, but textures too. (Silk, cotton, wool, tweed, lace etc etc.)
And last but not least … distance can be good. Use accessories to break patterns up (ie. A solid belt on the waist, breaking up top and bottom)
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