People tend to think they can't mix patterns, and yet some of the most stylish dressers mix patterns regularly. Mixing patterns is a way to show confidence and add an element of fun to your look. It’s a great way to showcase your creativity!

Here’s 4 tips to help you mix prints and patterns successfully:
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Get to know your foundation prints. Start with classic, simple prints: stripes, polka-dots, and florals. Then, layer on a bolder print. For example, try a classic striped T-shirt with a more exciting geometric pattern layered on top. The lines in both patterns will compliment each other, and the simple stripe will act as a neutral.
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Choose patterns of different sizes. One of the simplest ways to mix patterns is to layer patterns with two different scales. Pairing a small-scale print with a large-scale pattern allows the smaller scale to work as a neutral. In this way, a skirt with a tiny floral print can work with a large-format plaid flannel for a grunge look.
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Embrace the power clash. You don't always have to match patterns. Mixing bold patterns like leopard print and plaid may seem like a fashion faux pas, but there’s a lot of power in selecting two prints that don’t share any commonalities. Anchor the look with a neutral item, like a black blazer or denim jacket.
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Use colour. When working with mixed prints, pay close attention to colours. Bold patterns in neutral colours, like black and white, can offset wildly different patterns in a more vibrant colour scheme. One strategy is to mix a monochrome pattern, like a red-and-white polka-dot, with a multicolour pattern that features the colour from the monochrome, like a red floral print.
Now go ahead and wear patterns! Please share photos on Instagram and tag me
@laurenceprint :-)