Organized Chaos: How to Mix Prints Like A Pro

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Organized Chaos: How to Mix Prints Like A Pro

No white after Labor day, avoid black with navy–disregard the sartorial laws that dictate when to wear your favorite pieces. We’re encouraging you to channel your inner rebel and embrace printed pants.

Fashion rules were meant to be broken, but navigating the world of fashion can be tricky. That’s why we’re walking you through the art of mixing prints.

You Lead, I Follow

Select a printed cotton pant to be the focus of your look, while other garments act as support. Play with the balance of large and small scale prints to create organized chaos. Count on larger prints to attract attention while smaller prints bring subtle detail.
Pro tip: No matter their size, stripes act as a neutral and are a great print-paring for beginners.

Color Coded

Let color be your guide. Mix prints with a unified color to ensure matching. Want to wear plaid-on-plaid? Go for it! Highlight a color from your favorite shorts and bring it into your top, or bring out an undertone of your dress with your jacket. The goal is to match colors with colors, not prints with prints.
Pro tip: Target complementary hues like blue and orange, or focus on shades for a monochromatic ensemble.

Break It Up

Avoid going overboard with a printed skinny by incorporating solid elements to break up the noise. Neutrals like black, white and gray work well for bringing calm to a busy look. For a more colorful approach, use cool, complementary tones in place of black or white.
Pro tip: Integrate solids into your look with textured accessories to bring dimension and edge.

Remember: color is key. Focus on pant hue rather than print to master the art of mixing. Above all else, get creative and make your own rules to create a print-on-print style that’s all your own.

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