By Naturally, when spring rolls around, brightly colored clothing and pastel printed fabrics dominate store shelves—almost uniforms for the season. So what is a girl to do when she wants to break away from the fashion pack? Mix it up with mixed prints! J. Crew, Stella Jean, Proenza Schouler and Rodarte were a few of the many designers who played with prints, mixing unlikely fabric combos within their S/S 2013 lines. Contrasting patterns not only look super chic, but make each piece pop that much more. Wearing mixed prints is also a great way to rework your closet and breathe new life into old clothes. With punchy prints, just be sure to keep silhouettes simple, wear complimentary colors, and consider the size and proportion of each print.
Get inspired from our top 3 Mixed Print Match-Ups!
Stripes and Florals
J. Crew Factory Colorblock Stripe Boatneck Tee
Matthew Williamson Floral-print Silk Pants
Leopard & Polka Dot
Topshop Animal Print Strapless Bralet
Jonathan Saunders Axel Polka-Dot Stretch-Cotton Twill Pencil Skirt
Snake & Paisley
Vince Camuto Ornate Paisley Pencil Skirt
How do you prefer to play with colors: print-mixing or colorblocking?
