Style Session 3: Mixing Patterns & Prints

 

Just to clarify - prints and patterns = same thing!  

So mixing patterns can be an uber difficult thing! That is why I thought that I'd include it as a basic Style Session because once you know how to it's easy peasy! 

Step 1: Pick Your First Pattern

Now if you haven't already read Style Session 2: Piecing An Outfit Together then you should before you read this because we will be referring to it through out this post! 

http://stylenomics99.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/stylenomics-session-2-piecing-outfit.html 

So now that's out of the way let's get cracking! 

Now instead of focal points we're going to be talking patterns. So you need to choose the first pattern as the boldest. This needs to be the one that the eye is instantly drawn to. And preferably you're going to want one with quite a few different colours. 

Step 2: Compliment 

We now want to get other patterned pieces in complimenting colours. Now this is why you need a focal pattern with plenty of colour. So the best way to compliment the focal point is by picking out colours from the focal piece and use them to not only compliment the focal piece but by also subtly making the focal piece POP just that little bit more. 

It's also good to alternate by taking some staple pieces in the colours involved in the focal piece - but this time in plain, for example you might have a patterned shirt, print trousers and a plain blazer - this way you won't be making the whole outfit TOO busy but it will still look UBER effective! 

Step 3: Accessorise 

Ok so now time to accessorise now this time you're going to want to pick the more MINOR colours out of your focal piece; you don't want to over-accessorise so just go for simple pieces such as a bangle or coloured watch or maybe some statement earrings but not TOO MUCH! 

And now you're outfit is complete! 

Georgie 

xoxo