Never mix checks plaids stripes!!! That is what circus clowns do! Solid color suit. Checks or plaid or striped tie with solid color shirt is class. I like your rules for mixing stripes and plaids, but must confess that I freely and thoughtlessly mix stripes, plaids, spirals, little hearts I guess I just count on being admired for my enthusiasm ;.
I don't think anything is a fashion no-no anymore. And stripes and plaids often look great together, why not? Your articles and the photographs make clear that stripes and plaids can go together, but I still can't do it. Makes me dizzy when I look at it too. Perhaps, since I've just turned 50, I'm no longer hip I love the look of stripes and plaid when the color theme matches - great idea for interior decorating too.
I've never been fond of mixing stripes and plains and hoping this is just a fad. Too many other good choices to be mixing plaids with stripes. Guess I am just old! I love it and I'm going out shopping now! Great photos, but that Betsey Johnson video? Who would ever where those outfits except to a costume party?! Great shoes though! Great explanation and awesome examples of how to wear stripes and plaids together. I'm lovin' the look! Hair Coloring. It's not that you can't wear a printed jacket over a printed top.
You absolutely can. But if you feel like your outfit is getting a little busy, try distributing your prints more evenly by doing one on the top and one on the bottom. Break up the look with solids. If print-on-print-on-print is just too much for you, that's fine!
Just layer in some solid-colored clothes and accessories to calm things down and ground your look. Follow Charles on Twitter. Do you have fashion or style questions? Submit them here or tweet your questions to our Style Editor charlesemanning. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Pair with: stripes , gingham , polka dots , animal prints, and contrasting floral.
Animal prints have always been considered a neutral and can be mixed with just about anything! Animal prints make for great accessories as shoes, handbags, and neck scarves.
Start with leopard and branch out from there! Pair with: stripes , floral , gingham , herringbone, and other animal prints. What pattern mixing trends are you excited to try? Which trends are still a little intimidating? Comment below! Are you ready to start shopping for different patterns? Here are a few of our favorite collections where you'll be able to find everything you need to start pattern mixing!
Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new content is published. All Sale All Sale Items. Guide to Mixing Patterns in Fashion. The thing that makes pattern mixing work is pairing two patterns together with similar colors. Along with that, match tones when pattern mixing. Pair neutrals with neutrals and bold prints with other bold prints, otherwise your bold will overtake your neutral pattern.
If pattern mixing still seems intimidating, start small with your accessories. Pair your pattern with some animal print shoes, a fun patterned purse, or even a belt. Your pattern mixing options are practically limitless when it comes to accessories.
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