Works Cited
striped tee: gap
floral skirt: shade
belt: j crew
tights: hue
boots: j crew
scarf: online someplace
striped tee: gap
floral skirt: shade
belt: j crew
tights: hue
boots: j crew
scarf: online someplace
I'm a little late to the pattern mixing party, but I'm giving it a shot anyway. Pretty safe in a range of grays and blues, but I'm pleased with it! Mixed patterns isn't what I think of as my style but I love the subtlety (read: boring-ness) of these two patterns together. What do you think? What other patterns would you mix a floral skirt with??
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51 comments:
I really like the stripes/floral pattern mixing and how you used the grays to tie it together - it's not boring at all!
Ohh now your going into advanced fashion mode, Yeep! I never pattern match good, I'd flunk out. I like how you paired the skirt with the stripes. The skirt is really pretty!!
This is such a great pattern pairing! The scale and colors are all working. I still haven't gotten up the nerve to do pattern mixing yet...one day...one day. :)
This really worked very well! But I am also very careful with patterns, because a small detail can make a huge difference or mistake, so I prefer clothes without pattern or use only a piece of pattern cloth. I don't know what else you can use with this floral skirt, but I'm sure that a lot of your readers can give you a tip ;) Abraços!
I don't always like the aesthetic of mixing patterns, but I love your look!
and that skirt is fabulous!
I like it! I havent gotten into it yet, though I keep thinking I will. Turns out I dont own many patterned items.
I think florals would work well with polka dots!
i think you did great mixing the patterns! I like that you stayed within the gray/black/white color scheme and added a nude belt and blue scarf!
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Love the pattern mixing... I've been on the lookout for some more striped shirts (somehow all mine are b&w or navy & white!) Yours is lovely!
This is a great venture into pattern-mixing! Black/white/gray subtle mixing works very well, and I love your pose in the first picture (read: woooosh!).
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Fantastic foray into new territory - I hope to venture more into the pattern-mixing realm, myself.
-Bird On Your Shirt
This is very nice pattern mixing! I love the blue scarf with it, too!
A fabulously successful pattern mix, indeed! The pale blue is the perfect complement to those neutrals.
I love how you mixed these patterns, and I love the colour palette! I think this may be my favorite outfit on you.
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Love this mix of patterns. The grey palette keeps it elegant, and the pale blue gives it the perfect touch of colour.
yay for pattern mixing! you did such a great job since you stuck to one color palette. :) i'm loving that beige j.crew belt so much.
First thing I thought when I opened the page was... so pretty!
I think it's great together! Especially with the addition of the scarf: you look like a frosty fashionable female!
Wow, I never thought that mixing patterns could look so elegant and subtle. You totally p0wned this look. I love how the skirt looks on you, too!
I bet this outfit would look cool with a brightly colored scarf, too.
I love this pattern combo
I love the stripes and floral pattern mixing you have going on here. Keeping it in the same tonal range works perfectly, and I love the accent of pale blue.
Very pretty
I love mixing patterns... and you did it really well here! I know it sounds crazy, but I really like the floral & plaid look- when done with the right colors... I did it a few weeks back and I think it came out alright...http://draftofvintage.blogspot.com/2010/01/on-wedensdays-i-go-shopping-and-have.html
You could try this skirt with a black and white and beige plaid... or maybe a gingham top... I like the idea of polka dots too! Love the blog!
I tend to go overboard with mixing patterns (florals with florals, polka-dots with stripes AND florals, you get the idea...), but you look really pulled-together here! Beautiful colours, subtle patterns, perfection!
Very well done! The dress and skirt are definitely not boring when styled like this - they compliment each other perfectly!
Beautiful combination. That blue really sets off the neutrals.
I'm a big fan of the stripes with floral. I like that you paired it with the gray on the legs too as well as the splash of blue. Looking good!!
i think it worked really well together and not boring at all! i like the blue as a bit of color but i love that you kept it muted so the patterns could play :)
Good mix! I would try argyle! I have a soft spot for argyle and pair it with all sorts of things. Also polka dots. I think flowers and polka dots look super girly and cute, if you're feeling that.
This outfit is not boring AT ALL. I love that you mixed patterns in the same color family, and the blue scarf gives the perfect pop of color. Well done.
i like the tonal color scheme. grey should get more credit! :) i just mixed floral w/ plaid the other day (floral on top, though).
I love pattern mixing! Do it all the time.
Dea
www.beachfloatabroad.blogspot.com
you people and your ability to mix patterns so easily. i'm so jealous. - J.
I've seen people mixed different floral patterns together, so cute! Love this look!
I LOVE pattern mixing but haven't really tried it much, for some reason. Yours is so perfect and I never would have thought of using neutrals like you did. [running to find neutral patterns in my closet...] Who knew neutrals could be so awesome?!
great pattern mix, its not too loud and contrasting, and i love the shades of blue and black!
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I am a big fan of this outfit.
I think this pattern combo is lovely. I'm not sure what I'd wear with florals (I don't think i have any! It's a shame.) I'd probably stick to boring solids! I do think it would be a great skirt to wear with some fun we love colors tights though, don't you think? :)
i am pleasantly surprised every time i see you in a pattern, since i think of you as the queen of mixing solid basics. i'm a big fan of florals with stripes, like you wore here, but am looking forward to trying florals with florals-- a bit more daring, but i am up for a challenge!
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excellent mixing of patterns. you look great as always!
These two patterns work so well together! I love the soft gray against the black and white!
I think the stripes and florals are a great mix and keeping them neutral helps from getting overwhelmed. I think you did it perfectly!
I like your grey-on-grey patterns. It's a good start. I'd try polka dots with florals, esp. if the dots are tiny.
I'm late to the winter skirt party.
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I love stripes and florals so much! and the soft greys are so lovely.
I love mixing florals and stripes!
Great outfit!
very nice and romantic skirt. It will be perfect for spring ;)
Your foray into pattern mixing is definitely a success! I love this, and it's actually just right with the muted colors!
I'm so in love with the light stripes and patterned skirt. Absolutely PERFECT together!
I am loving this pattern mixing... couldn't think of a better choice to mix with florals other than stripes. I love it!
I like how understated this is. Maybe try polka dots? I think the same color scheme is the key, I should try this out! Great job.
Gorgeous outfit! I LOVE the pattern combination, and usually I'm not so fond of mixing patterns. The colors are so wintery & fresh, and the scarf adds a beautiful pop. :) Perfect!
These look fantastic together - I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the pattern mixing stuff but this is perfecto!! I also love that you said lurrrrrve on my blog. I too luurrrrve mr. lamontagne. :)
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