Can a printed top be worn with a printed bottom?

By cathie | March 22, 2020

Can a printed top be worn with a printed bottom? If so, what types of prints can be combined?

Mixing prints and patterns is a big trend today. A printed top can be worn with a printed bottom and look very stylish. It use to take more thought and a little experimenting to get it right, however anything goes today. Start the process by choosing prints that work together: 1) Combine florals with animal prints, stripes, or polka dots. 2) Wear small prints on top with larger prints on the bottom or vice versa in the same color. 3) Combining a stripe top with a polka dot bottom looks great.

Edgy Style Mixing Prints
To mix prints takes even the most seasoned fashionista into dangerous trend waters. In the fashion world mixing prints and patterns was once a fashion don’t, but today it is a ragging fashion trend that continues to persist season after season. Mixing prints for work or play can be done tastefully, boldly, and artistically. So if you want to expand you fashion sense play around with prints, patterns, and textures. Here are some guidelines to follow when mixing prints.

Wearing Prints and Patterns
When choosing things to wear, we want to accentuate the positive. The first thing to think about when selecting prints or patterned clothing is the proportion or scale. Large prints will call attention to you and your size. Small women don’t look good in clothing with large prints or patterns. Large women are already noticeable and will just call attention to their size when wearing large prints or patterns. Scale the prints to your size and you’re “good to go.”

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