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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


How to Pattern mixing in 4 easy steps

 

pattern mixing

blush vest, stripe skirt, floral top mixing patterns with ease

blush vest, stripe skirt, floral top mixing patterns with ease

blush vest, stripe skirt, floral top mixing patterns with ease

lace up shoe nordstrom

Striped skirt (old) Floral tank (chic style) Blush shoes (Nordstrom sold out)  Earrings (jCrew)  

Have you ever wondered how to mix up patterns? I get asked this question a lot!  “How do you know what work’s?” Here is a couple easy way’s, I found that makes playing with pattern easy.

  1. Make sure to have a small print and a large! As shown above the floral is a large print and the stripe is a small. It works too…If the small was the floral and the large was a wide stripe. It gives balance.
  2. Make sure the patterns work in the same color pallet!  As shown above Blush always pairs well with grey! Like red goes with black:)
  3. Having a solid colored item like the blush vest, helps break it up! Think layers!
  4. Don’t think about it to hard…Clothing is suppose to be fun and a way to express yourself!  “PLAY” with your clothes, mix and match, you’ll get way more out of your wardrobe!

See…  4 easy tips  to help you Mix up patterns!  Happy Thursday! OX, D’Arcy



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