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How to Mix Prints in One Outfit Without Clashing

Two prints in one outfit aren't a mistake — the mistake is letting them compete for attention.

17.07.2020

Combining two statement prints is possible, but it's a move for advanced style enthusiasts.

There are five main types of prints:

• floral (which splits into two broad groups – large-scale and small-scale florals)

• animal (leopard, zebra, and so on)

• ethnic (African, Asian, and so on)

• geometric (check, stripe, polka dot)

• abstract (military, painterly swirls, and so on)

Each print has its own character, its own seasonal presence, and its own set of partners it pairs well with in classic combinations. The main rule is that the patterns need something in common — the motif itself, a matching scale, or repeating colors.

Take a look at the combinations below:

One of the simplest, most reliable rules for mixing prints is a shared color palette — or more precisely, the prints should have at least one color in common. Repeating a color lets the prints complement each other instead of competing for attention.

• Mixing two similar prints

Two similar prints in the same scale but different colors sit well together and don't clash.

Mixing prints isn't just allowed — it's worth doing, and the 60-30-10 color rule will help you avoid missteps. For example: let the largest print take up 60% of the outfit, the second-largest 30%, and leave 10% for a solid color (accessories and shoes work well here).

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Size table
EU	34	36	38	40	42	44	46
UA	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
RU	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
US	XS	S	M	L	L/XL	XXL	XXXL

Size table
Chest girth (cm)	84	88	92	96	100	104	108
Waist circumference (cm)	64	68	72	76	80	84	88
Hip girth (cm)	89	93	97	101	105	109	113

How to Mix Prints in One Outfit Without Clashing

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