How To: Mix Prints (the right way)

Mixing prints and patterns is not for the faint of heart. This can be one tricky look to pull off, but if done correctly, this can be a fun, bold fashion statement!

Summer, in my opinion, is the perfect time for mixing prints. A simple, striped tank can be paired with a floral skirt to create a subtle mixed print look…but be WARNED…there is a HUGE line that can potentially be crossed with mixed prints. You definitely don’t want to look like you walked into your closet blindfolded and just started grabbing clothes.

I’d say there are three golden rules to mixing prints tastefully, #1: Mix prints of the same color family, like Rachel Bilson above.

#2: To be safe(er), use stripes as one of your prints. Stripes are a basic print that is easy to pair with another more flashy print, like tribal or tye-dye.

And finally, Whitney Port demos rule #3: Leopard print- it goes with EVERYTHING! If you chose a skirt like Whitney’s, just remember to keep the other pattern simple (she’s using our second rule!). You could even try two leopard prints of different colors!

And if in doubt, err towards the conservative side! Happy mixing!