Mixing IT Up
It is no secret that flannels and plaids are on
trend this season; they are simply everywhere, in every color and form. We love
a good flannel with boots and a chunky scarf, but we want to challenge you to
try mixing it up a bit! It might seem silly, but mixing different prints and
patterns is actually a challenge for some of us. It can be tricky to get the
right print combo without clashing or over doing it, but don’t worry, we have
some tips to help that we are sure you will love!
It can be a lot of fun mixing different prints and
patterns together in one look. If you haven’t mixed prints very much, we
suggest that you pick one dominant print then add on a more subtle print or
pattern as an accent. For example, we picked an Aztec print shift dress and
added on a cardigan that has a pop of plaid in the collar. Another example is
having a graphic scarf and pairing it with a top that has checker print on the
sleeves. Even if the prints are quite different, staying within the same color
family helps them to complement each other without clashing.
One of our favorite combinations is pairing stripes
with polka dots or different stripes together. We recommend playing around with
the scale of these prints and patterns. If you want to pair different stripes
together try pairing narrow and wide stripes together or stripes that go in
opposite directions from each other.
So many scarves are on trend with the mixing print
trend this fall. We love plaid winter scarves that have hounds tooth or herringbone
patterns on the flip side. You can pair this mixed print scarf with a flannel
of like colors, or wear it with a solid color top and add animal print shoes or
color blocked leg warmers with boots.
Other Tips:
- Tie a plaid shirt around the waist of a printed outfit for a funky touch.
- Mixing prints or patterns with different textures; such as cutouts, fur, leather, and chunky knits.
- Try pairing similar prints that have boldly contrasting colors.
- Pick two different prints, like floral, that share a single color. Can tie them together even more with a solid color shoe bag that matches that color.
The possibilities
are endless, it’s fun to try pairing many different prints and see what creations
you come up with.
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