What to Wear Wednesday: Mixing Prints

LeopardandGrace — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:00:21 +0000

*First of all, I know that I missed the last two months of WTWW, but thank goodness for Brittany, who carried the torch! Find her posts here and here.*

This month’s topic is on mixing prints. On a day to day basis, I have a pretty classic style and tend to play it safe, but every now and again, I like to think (ok dress!) outside the box.

I thought this would be a good topic since fall is just about here now, and fall is the perfect time to layer and mix patterns and prints. A quick search of Pinterest will get you some great ideas, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites here!

Some things to keep in mind: keeping prints in the same color family will make your outfit more soft and less attention grabbing. Mix the sizes of prints – small stripes with big florals or vice versa. Try keeping the rest of your outfit neutral, including jewelry, hair and makeup! Your prints will speak for themselves

Stripes + Plaid

Stylish Petite is one of my favorite fashion bloggers. Check out her Instagram feed for some style inspiration! This outfit looks so cozy and perfect for fall weekends and running around with the family. To make it work appropriate, swap in some black dress pants!

Plaid+Leopard

This one is easily my favorite, since I tend to wear alot of plaid and leopard separately too!

Shay from Mix and Match Mama has great every day style, and I love that even though she is a mama, she still looks so cute and put together all the time! This outfit is one of my faves!

This is another outfit that Shay just posted last week – I like how subtle the leopard belt it – this is a great way to start mixing in prints!

Stripes + Leopard:

I love Courtney Kerr – her style is fierce and on-point! Notice she has added a third print to her outfit with the herringbone blazer. Love!

Everything about this outfit makes me swoon – I love a great pair of leopard heels!! //Source//

Stripes + Floral:

I’m not a big “floral” print person, but I think this combo is so pretty and easy to work with. If it were me, I would probably swap the prints – a floral tee with a striped blazer! – SOURCE

Polka Dots + Stripes:

This is a great look for work, and the same color palette keeps the look subdued and not too “in your face”. — SOURCE

I adore this look, again from Stylish Petite. She is working with the same color family to keep the look from being too bright and busy, while the red clutch adds just the right amount of balance.

I love the variety in these looks – some are more subtle and others are more attention grabbing, so if you are feeling unsure of mixing prints, try a “softer” look and see how you like it!

Plaid, leopard and stripes are my favorite go-to prints and I wear them all season long! I find it easier to use my accessories to add drama to an outfit – shoes, belts, and scarves are an easy way to add some flair to an otherwise boring outfit.

Here are a few of my mixed print outfits:

My striped sweater is the Lilly Pulitzer Adelaide / leopard vest was purchased last year on vacation / Banana Republic skinny jeans / Sam Edelman “Penny” boot

What are your favorite prints? How do you style them?

As a reminder, the first Wednesday of the month, Brittany and I will be posting style ideas for a specific event. We plan to do a mix of both special events and everyday occasions, from how to mix prints or what to wear to a wedding {like today!}. Is there a particular look you want ideas on styling? Leave us a comment or shoot either of us an email; we are more than happy to incorporate it!

The post What to Wear Wednesday: Mixing Prints appeared first on Leopard and Grace.

Leopard and Grace » fall style

What to Wear Wednesday: Mixing Prints