When it comes to most trends out there, you’ll probably never see me being an “early adopter.” I have a more classic style, incorporating the trends I like and completely disregarding those that aren’t really me. But what about y’all? I’d love to check in with you from time to time to see when my fashion sense is spot on and when I might be missing out on something great!
Today we’re talking pattern mixing, and I know it’s no surprise to you that I’m a fan. Need a reminder? (Probably not, but just indulge me.)
I tend to keep my pattern mixing fairly subtle by keeping in a similar color scheme, but there are some fashionistas out there with the go big or go home mentality. When they pattern mix, they make a statement.
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So tell me, do I need to step up my pattern mixing game?
I like subtle pattern mixing!
I like how you combine different patterns! The bolder the better 🙂
-Vogue&Heels
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I like pattern mixing and have even started to do it a little with some “quieter” prints, but having two bold prints together always looks a little crazy to me, like I wouldn’t be able to pull it off in real life!
YAY for sure! i loooove pattern mixing and wish I could pull it off! i think the bolder the better!
I think pattern mixing works best when it’s subtle and in the same color scheme. Otherwise you kinda look like a crazy person!
-Sharon
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I voted hours ago on my phone but hate leaving comments from there so switched to the PC. I agree with you re: subtle pattern mixing. I like a stripe and floral or dots and stripes. I have a really, really old black skirt with small white polka dots that I tend to use as a neutral so I’ll wear all manner of patterns, tops, cardis etc with it but anything else I’ll stick with a subtle mix. My husband still sometimes looks a bit pained when I mix dots and leopard for example 🙂
I voted yay–but keep it subtle! Sometimes out there IS too out there!
Most of the time, I would lean towards the more subtle print mixing. I think the colors have to be somewhat related, or it starts to look like a mess. I really like the examples you have worn, but the other examples aren’t my style.
Your subtle pattern mixing is SO cute– I can’t even pull that off! Rarely do I see bold pattern mixing that I’m attracted to, some can pull it off, but rarely in my opinion!
xx, Emily
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Every once in awhile I’ll throw in a bold print mix, but for the most part I usually keep it subtle!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love mixing it all up! Voted – and go bold or go home 🙂
Red Soles and Red Wine
I’m definitely a fan of pattern mixing but I usually keep it pretty subtle too 🙂
http://www.closet-fashionista.com
Definitely subtle, you don’t want to end up looking crazy!
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Lauren, you’re really good at pattern mixing! I say keep mixing them!
Bold Mixed Patterns all day long… the more intense the better! You do it so well girl!
xoxo,
Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
I’m all about the subtle mixing. I’m like you, my style is a little more preppy/classic then trendy, so I tend to ease into things. I like your pattern mixing recap!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com
I love pattern mixing!! And your striped blazer with the gingham is perfect! Definitely stay with you, you pair colors, patterns and silhouettes wonderfully without looking like you played spin the bottle with your closet 🙂
xoxo,
Whitley
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