Now this is definitely not a trend up everyone’s alley – as with all trends, only do it if you like it and it suits you!
Saying that, I think print clashing is kinda fun and fashion should be fun so why not give it a go!
Ok, so now I’ve convinced you to give it a go, here are some of my expert tips on HOW to get that print clash looking stylish (and not like you got dressed in the dark…. it’s a fine line people!)
1. Start Small
And by that I don’t mean small prints, I mean start with a textured fabric as one of your “prints”. This lace over-tee from Kmart pulls on the black in the print of the pants, without clashing too much
SHOP THE CLASH: Kmart top (in store now Aus and NZ) | Sussan printed pants | Country Road shoes (old season)
2. Use colour to tie the print together
Whether it’s a simple black and white print clash like this top and pants, or the brighter colours below, COLOUR is always a great way to tie your prints together.
I’M WEARING: Jeanswest tee (current season) | boohoo.com pants | Country Road wedges
The blue stripe in the tee mirrors the blue in the skirt, so it ties the two prints together. The stripe is also quite a simple, small print, vs the big bold print of the skirt which helps them work together too.
I’M WEARING: Piper skirt (on sale now) | Miss Shop tee both from Myer | Joanne Mercer heels (current season)
3. Use similar shapes in the print
Even though both these prints seem pretty full on, they have a similar shape, with the leaf/tree motif, so they work together. The black colour in both prints also helps too.
I’M WEARING:Â Kmart top (in store now Aus and NZ) | Sussan printed pants | Country Road shoes (old season) | Blue Bungalow necklace
So there are a few examples of how to print clash with some tips to go with them.
Is this a style you’ll be giving a go? I’d love to see pics! Post them on my Facebook wall – share the love 🙂
In Style & Love Always
Cait xoxo
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I love these looks! Definitely going to expand my wardrobe with all the added combinations 🙂
thanks gorgeous lady! It’s such a fun wardrobe-extender isn’t it! xx
You do this so well! I love all your looks – number 2 my fave!
An awesome post Caitlin.
C x
Oh thanks lady!! I like not taking fashion too seriously and I think this trend really personifies that 🙂 xx
This is really fun, I am loving this trend. I especially love your #3 colours!
awwww thanks love xx
Such a great article! I love to print clash – it’s super fun and such an interesting trend to wear. You do it beautifully, girl! X
oh thanks lady! It’s so fun isn’t it 🙂
Cait I’m not very good at this I can do like the first one or a patterned pants and a patterned scarf but that’s it ,I think I’m too anal or old or something it looks a little bag lady on me!
haha you are definitely NOT too old! But it’s a trend that either works for you and your style, or doesn’t and that’s ok 🙂 or like you said, just try baby steps with printed pants and a scarf or the like 😉