How to Mix Clothing Patterns

Mixing clothing patterns has become a hotand bold new fashion trend. This trend will open up your wardrobe to many new possibilities, provided you make the right choices. You need to incorporate clothing patterns to create an overall, finished look.

• Make sure you stay in the same color family because you want the patterns to have a look with assorted colors in each. Orange and brown plaid will work with orange and brown floral design but it will not work with green and pink roses.


• Make sure to vary the pattern sizes. If the plaid is too loud and large, try to pair it with something with a subtler pattern, like little roses with tiny vines.


• Play around with polka dots. Polka dots are easy to intermix; they do not become bogged down with lots of detail and they mesh well with many different patterns.


• Choose at least one item to tailor. Otherwise, you may look like a large drapery factory; try using a formfitting blouse and a flowing skirt or a boxy top with a pencil skirt.


• Accessorize your patterns; your patterns do not need to be limited to bottoms and tops. Mix more subtly with a belt, scarf, shoes or hat that will play on the patterns you have chosen.


• Use a small amount of jewelry since the clothing is making the statement; the jewelry should be minimalistic and effortless. You should not wear wild patterns on top or bottom; this will make you look like your clothing is mismatched and unorganized.