When it comes to style, many people avoid mixing prints like they avoid doing their taxes. While both seem overwhelming at first, mixing prints is surprisingly easy to master (and it doesn’t involve eating three donuts out of frustration, bulging forehead veins, or throwing a stapler). Prints shouldn’t be feared; they are an easy way to maximize the wardrobe that you currently own, and can be used to create a look that no one else will have.
There really aren’t any hard and fast rules for mixing and matching; you can essentially dress yourself in the dark, and you’ll look like you painstakingly planned your outfit. To stay on the chic side of outfit chaos, keep these few guidelines (not rules) in mind:
+ Start out by matching a neutral print with a busier, coloured print
+ Mix prints with similar colour palettes
+ Use solid accessories or layer additional pieces to tone down an outfit (scarves, shoes, blazers, belts, cardigans)
+ Mix a large print with a smaller one
I mixed my $4 thrift store score checkered dress shirt with a striped skirt from Club Monaco. Two prints for the price of one.
Top: Thrift Store Score – Salvation Army. Skirt: Isabelle Knit Skirt – Club Monaco. Necklace: Forever 21.
Watch: Folli Follie. Beaded Bracelet: Misc. Tights: Joe Fresh.
I never have any luck in thrift stores,, geesh. Looks like maybe you have better thrift stores in your area
Hi Cindy,
I think it’s definitely a game of numbers. Sometimes you go on four separate occasions and find nothing, other times you get lucky and find four items on one trip!
Yup I have friends whom go often, and like you, find some great items,, Maybe I just need to check in more often
That is a great top, and great find. You look amazing.
That is a great top and what a great find. You look amazing and I love your outfit.
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