Friday, May 18, 2012

5 Ways To Wear: Printmixing

Print mixing, it's one of those trends you either have the guts or you don't. And me, I didn't have them until a year or so ago. If you would've told me then that I'd be mixing prints and posting them for the world to see I'd think you were on drugs, but somehow one day I just did it and since then It's been love. Surprisingly print mixing is actually quite easy and can be done by anyone who's willing to give it a shot, I suggest starting small and mixing a print top with maybe a print shoe or scarf on your bag, like I often do and then work your way up to mixing separates. I person have never gone further than mixing two clothing pieces and adding a scarf to my bag, past that it's hard not to look 'too much'. Don't forget to have fun! Here are 5 of my favorite ways to mix prints!

1. Print Dress & Print Scarf On Bag
*one print piece of clothing with a print accessory

 2. Print Bag and Print Scarf in Like Colors
3. Print Scarf and Print Dress in Contrasting Colors
*think blue and green, black and white, red and olive
4. Polka Dots And Stripes Always Work 
*remember like colors
5.  Big Prints With Little Prints 
*like small polka dots and big florals in at least one like color - in this case black and white.

28 comments:

Ashley K said...

Great examples on places to start with print mixing! I'll have to try the scarf one sometime!

LeeAnne, Style N Season said...

I absolutely adore the polkadot-striped look of yours! I should try it one of these days. Another way I tried was pairing checked and polkadot like this
http://stylenseason.blogspot.com/2012/03/dance-polkadots.html
Getting ideas from fellow bloggers like you is so much fun!

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Cathy said...

My fave (and maximum comfort level) is #4, but I love the look of #5! If I print mix, it is usually with top and shoes. Seriously, loving #5 though! You always do well at mastering tricky trends, girl :)

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El said...

I absolutely love the 1st look -- amazing!
I just found your blog, now following :)

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xo

FASHIONFED said...

I am always a little bit afraid of trying this trend, but this was great advice!

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secretivestyle.com said...

Now this is something I seriously need to try! I always envision Olivia Palermo wearing floral pants and leopard print shoes-I love it!

Joshua Christian said...

genius mixings! everything is just as its best

CurvyEveryday said...

I am at a loss for prints and patterns, very helpful to the fashionably handicapped (meaning moi)

Ang Lam said...

thanks for the tips!! You look so cute in the picture!!! Lovin' your printmixing style :)

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Katie Q. said...

Ok, I love the leopard print and the chevron striped bag! I haven't really seen that print combo around and it looks both different, fun and really fresh. And your leopard printed maxi and the zebra red scarf? Fab! (Gosh, I wonder if I might have a slight leopard print obession.)

Kimberly said...

This is such a great post - totally bookmarking it for future reference...I need to get more brave with mixing prints in my closet! :)

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Clara Turbay said...

you did a great job in this post. I´ll be back soon!

Bri said...

I don't know if I have the guts, but I'd like to try someday! thanks for the ideas!

sepatuholic said...

Great mixes! Love every single mix in this post!
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Elle Sees said...

maybe now i'll be able to do this, thanks to your tips!

Mandy @ In the Fashion Lane said...

I love how approachable you make this trend look! I am surprised you were apprehensive on it. I think you have mastered the art :)

Fashion By Alicia said...

Great tips! I am still nervous when mixing prints but I am trying to do better. I will definitely use your tips.

My Dressy Ways said...

Great post Megan! I'm still not great at mixing prints, but part of my problem is not owning enough print pieces!

Rachel Lynne said...

Love this post! You are great with mixing prints and so inspirational! I love the print in similar color and the big print small print!

xoxo,
Rachel
www.rachelslookbook.com

Natasha Durant said...

Thanks for the tips. I'm the one who tends to shy away from mixed prints a lot. I love the stripes/polka dot look though. You inspire me to look fabulous every day now. Thanks a bunch! =D

Suzie Q said...

What a great post! I'm loving print on print lately. You did a fabulous job showcasing the various ways. Your blog is so cute =)

xoxo,
Suzie Q
www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com

TaraMixandMatch said...

Love mixing prints...so...much..fun!!

The Chic Sheet said...

And I love them all!!!! Especially the first look :)


XX,
Miranda

A Bit of Sass said...

I love look #4! Fabulous blog- I'm a new follower!
xoxo,
www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

A Bit of Sass said...

I love look #4! Fabulous blog- I'm a new follower!
xoxo,
www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

RedTagChicLosAngeles said...

I always liked to try polka dots & stripes mix... Great post!

Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Erica said...

Great examples lady. I wasnt a fan of mixing prints until recently either!

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Fashion Lookbook said...

Love the red blazer.

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