Fashion is a form of art; period, the end. Each morning you start off with a blank canvas and the way you decide to dress and piece articles of clothing together, paints a beautiful picture of who you want to be for day.
Each piece of clothing, your shoes, and accessories are a carefully thought out representation of who you are, and what you aspire to be. Art is a creative form of expression, and clothing is how you can best express yourself without saying a word.
Take your creativity to a new level and increase your wardrobe exponentially by mixing prints, patterns and colors. Most people have a closet full of solid pieces that can easily be paired back to just about anything in your closet. When you start to incorporate patterns and interesting pieces into your wardrobe, you start to stand out from the crowd and develop a personal style all your own.
If you are afraid of color and pattern, ease into this trend and play it safe with prints in the same color family. The monochromatic hue allows you to play with pattern size and different prints while making sure each piece matches perfectly. The photos via Refinery29 are a perfect example of tonal pattern mixing with the color blue apparent in each piece of clothing. Once you choose the color you want to wear, finding prints that compliment each other in scale is the next step.
pictures from refinery29
The trick in mixing patterns is making sure the colors or scale of the print is complimentary without being too matchy. Think of the law of attraction. Opposite colors can compliment each other in an appealing way. Treat stripes as if they are a neutral and learn to pair them with everything. This goes for leopard print as well. Each have the capacity to be the main focal point, or the supporting piece in an outfit. Mixing stripes and polka dots are the easiest and most effective way to make a statement. The rule of thumb is to choose two patterns, three can be a bit overwhelming, and pair with a solid blazer or cardigan for a more toned down look. Scale is key when mixing patterns. Wear one large print with one smaller print for a captivating and balanced look. Be bold and confident while exploring all the endless options prints and patterns have to offer. Be thankful for the endless options your closet has opened itself up to.
pictures from style.com
