Too intimidated to tackle mixing prints in a serious way? Understood. Figuring out the best way to pair different patterns together into one cohesive, style-savvy outfit idea is easier said than done. Don’t worry: We’re here to help. Steal one (or all three) of these must-know tips from the recent runways of Miu Miu, Isabel Marant and Dries van Noten, and you’ll be mixing and matching your way to style success in no time—all without looking like you’ve gone crazy.
Wear To: The Office
Mixing and matching more than two patterns can be tricky, but it is totally doable. Our suggestion: Pair prints that share a similar accent color. The unifying hues in this quirky-cute look are white and black, so even though there's a lot going on, the pieces work together in harmony.
Miu Miu, Fall 2015. Photo: Getty Images
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Wear To: Weekend Activities
Pairing a bold statement print with a smaller and more detailed one delivers fail-safe results. An outfit like this is perfect for weekend jaunts.
Isabel Marant, Fall 2015. Photo: Getty Images
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Wear To: Dinner & Drinks
Pieces that share the same base color—no matter what the print—are a match made in sartorial heaven. To pull off the look for a night out, reach for separates rooted in black or navy.
Dries Van Noten, Fall 2015. Photo: Getty Images
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