Today, I’m mixing it up. Pattern style!
That sounds cheesy, let’s attribute that to an awesome Harry Potter pun list I recently read.
Mixing patterns is one of my favorite things to do. I love color. I love fabric. I love playing with design. I guess this is why mixing different patterns together is something I really enjoy doing.
This subject was already on my list of topics I wanted to talk about. However, the ladies at Life Could Be a Dream and The Modern Tulip are the real reason for today’s post. They created The Creative Closet as a way to get bloggers to post their take on a fashion prompt each week. I think it’s kind of brilliant and decided to take part this week. Especially since this week’s topic is one of my favorite subjects, mixing patterns!
Working within proper scale and color palette is the trick to getting pattern mixing right.
There should be one dominant pattern, as seen with my floral skirt. Then a coordinating, smaller scale, pattern to play off the colors of the main print.
The colors don’t have to be an exact match! This is a personal mission of mine, to let the world know that you don’t have to exactly match everything. As long as the colors are complimentary, you should be good.
Then just have fun with your accessories!
I kept mine to a minimum, with statement earrings. They, too, are within the same color family. I didn’t feel like this outfit was in need of any more color, because I already had a lot going on.
Let me know how you guys like to play with different patterns!
What I am wearing: Shirt, skirt (similar), shoes (similar), earrings (similar)
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This outfit is FABULOUS! I absolutely love the it. You look really classy, but your outfit is bright and fun at the same time. Nailed it! Thanks for linking up! 🙂
Thank you for your linkup! I had so much fun with this. I’ve been looking forward to today since I discovered the linkup last week 🙂
This is a super cute outfit!
Thanks you!
I think this outfit completely rocks and the colors are gorgeous! I’m in LOVE with your skirt! Thank you for linking up with us 🙂
Thanks! I fell in love with this skirt as soon as I saw it. And thanks for your wonderful idea of the linkup! It was so much fun to partake!
I am stopping in from the linkup! I am totally loving your outfit, so adorable!
Oh yay! Thank you!
Oh my goodness, I love it! That skirt is adorable and you have seriously flawless taste! So gorgeous!
You are too kind! Thank you!
Thanks for freeing my mind in that patterns can be complimentary! Love those earrings by the way!
Thanks friend! I am glad I was able to free your mind 😉 I got the earrings in turquoise as well, couldn’t make up my mind, ha!
I love how bold this mix is! So happy and fun.
Thanks! Just looking at this skirt makes me happy 🙂
This is a FUN outfit! I love the pattern of the blouse. You’re far more adept at mixing patterns than I – this looks so well put together but breezy as well.
Thank you! I actually questioned getting this shirt at the store, but am so happy I did. It is crazy comfortable and just helps to make me look put together when I may not really feel it.
I love your skirt.
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Thank you!