Bold/Clashing patterns are my favourite thing to style as for me it's when all the rule books go out the window and you can have a bit of fun. Luckily for me and you bold and clashing patterns are back just in time for Spring/Summer. Pattern clashing is such a great way of sprucing up your wardrobe as it allows you to wear old pieces together to create something fresh and vibrant. Carry on for my take on bold/clashing patterns and tips on how to wear them.
If you take one look at my wardrobe you'll realise how 'mad shirt' crazy I am. From new florals to Paisley to retro florals, I have it all so a pattern clashing outfit wouldn't be the same without a floral shirt. This beauty is from Beyond Retro which is one of my go to stores for you guessed it retro pieces. It may look like your grandma's tablecloth but I love how different it is to floral piece's now. The beige, orange, camel and purple colours that are used makes this such an easy piece to pattern match/clash with too.
If you've followed me from the start then you'll know that I've blogged this coat before but I couldn't resist putting it up again. This stunner comes to you from F&F (yes that is Tescos). I've also said it before and I'll say it again, F&F have really pulled out all the stops recently and are a contender to really take seriously. Being an unlikely market for 'younger adults', at 19 years old myself I do love to have a good look at their pieces and wouldn't second guess shopping their. They honestly have some really beautiful pieces; of course including this coat. Even though floral and animal print is such a wild combination the colours used in each piece really link together well and create a really strong look.
When I think of pattern clashing it makes me think of shirts and skirts or dresses but my look shows that this trend is super versitly and can be cracked from day to night. Pattern clashing can be a difficult trend to get right so here are a few tips for you which I stand by when mixing it up.
Fluidity
Try and keep to the same colour palette as much as you can. Forget the whole 'Blue and Green should never be seen' or that Pink and Red 'just don't go'.
Accessories
If you don't feel confident enough to pattern clash then start with your accessories. Maybe a leather print bag with floral shoes.
Monochrome
Black and white gives you such an effective pattern mixing opportunity. Whether it be stripes, spots or geometric prints it can never go wrong.
Pastels
For a minimalistic 'clashy' look try a collection of pastel patterns which will give you a really feminine but edgy outfit.
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All my love,
Over and out.
S.Mx
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