Unconventional Approach to Mixing Patterns

Hi All! I am feeling rather deceptive posting a summery dress while it’s raining outside. I swear the weather was +20 degrees two days ago. This is a re-mix outfit from my post is July. I’ve added a peter pan collar necklace, leopard print cardigan and floppy hat. I’ve always wanted one of these floppy hats but frankly, didn’t think I could pull it off. I always envision the models from Free People magazines wearing them with their beautiful long mermaid hair streaming out. Alas, I traded some old clothes at Freestyle and picked up this hat for the credit. I am taking a liking to it. This cardigan has been with me for many years. Just a cheapy find from Forever21. I think all 8 of my college room mates took a turn wearing it out for a night on the town. It’s definitely been around the block a time or two. If you are looking to add a fun detachable collar to adorn a shirt or dress check out this, this and this.
I asked my boyfriend to photograph this outfit for me. Before we did, he asked why I chose to mix an umbrella pattern with leopard print. I really didn’t have any answers. Sometimes putting together a decent outfit has no logic. When I am throwing on outfits in the morning it’s purely all based on intuition. The combination could work out perfectly or crash miserably. Most times I just hope for the best and go with my gut.
What do you guys think of mixing patterns? Are there any pattern matching no-no’s?
Unconventional sure…but incredibly adorable! =) Love how you styled yourself!
xo,
nancy
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cute mix, I love it.
xo
Rachelle
http://pinksole.com
I love this, it’s the meaning of picture perfect.. Super cute!!
With Love From Hollywood,
Kier
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I love the peter pan collar. You can just tell him it’s very British. I think this leopard print is a very neutral print and could be paired with most any pattern. =]
I like to have a consistent color palette when I am mixing patterns, but you pull this look off perfectly!:)
xoAmy
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OMG your dress is darling and you have the cutest style. i love it all!
Txx
http://www.fantasticfunfashion.blogspot.co.uk/
Awww so nice, I love how you mixed patterns!! Love it!
Xoxo
http://poisoncouture.wordpress.com/
this dress is amazing! love your style!
I like your blog, would you like to follow each other on GFC? 🙂
XO MP.
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love the oufit… mixing patterns did work for you well! thank you for stopping by my blog… and I love your blog… following you now on facebook! greets from Ireland! x Marina
I just followed you on GFC, Thank you!!
You look gorgeous. Your shoes and cardi are killer. Thanks for reading my blog. Glad it led me to follow you!
Memoirs & Mochas
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I really like it! You put it all together so well. Also, that hat is a thrift find?….win.
I love your blog! I especially love how you mix unexpected patterns. I’m such a fan of that, and you look great!
Xo
Kayc
Blondeandbarefoot.blogspot.com
So cute and quirky! Love it! I’m hosting a giveaway today, I’d love for you to stop by!
xo Rach
rachiecakes-rachael.blogspot.com
Cute! Love the peter pan collar 🙂
[nat in love]
You look lovely, I love the mix of patterns:) Xx
love the hat, and the minty dress dear
x the cookies
samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com
I love mixing patterns! I love how all the fashion rules are out the window and now we can wear whatever we want!
This outfit is so cute. I especially love the socks. So cozy.
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Thank you so much for your comment!
What a cute outfit!
It’s rare for me to mix patterns,
but it does happen…
Clashing patterns is an instinctive skill xx
http://thecurvygirlinthecorner.blogspot.com
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Thank you so much for your comment!
What a cute outfit!
It’s rare for me to mix patterns…
Clashing patterns is definitely an instinctive skill xx
http://thecurvygirlinthecorner.blogspot.com
P.S. I am now following you on Bloglovin 😉
LOVE your patterns!
XOXO
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Ah beautiful dress, loving it! x
Cute pattern mix! Love the look, fun and unique! I did a pattern mix on my blog today too!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca
Thanks for stopping by my blog! You’re blog’s layout/design is amazing! Nice work! Your style is fun and quirky too!
whattowearwithpandy.blogspot.com
Your outfit looks beautiful! I love the way you mixed the patterns, they look so lovely. I wish I could do the same 🙂
xoxo,
Nat
modernbuttercup.blogspot.com
great mix
xoxo navy & orange
Lovely dress!!! I like how you mixed the different patterns <3
xo
glamDevils
Your dress is very pretty 🙂
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I love those little booties!!! 🙂
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xx
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Oh I am a firm believer in mixing patterns! My husband always just laughs when I over do it, but still tells me I look cute or adorable… So I still figure it is ok! Neddless to say, I love the mixed patterns among other things about this outfit. And you totally pulled off the floppy hat!
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your pattern mixing is fantastic! i like your outfit very much. 🙂
So cool. I love pattern mixing…this is definitely not something I’d think of but it’s super cute. I love floppy hats too. I bought one this summer but didn’t get much of a chance to wear it, but this outfit gives me inspiration for it in fall!
flouncesandhubbub.blogspot.com
gorgeous dress:)
Epiphany in Swansea
You look super cute!
xo Jennifer
https://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
I love the dress!
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I love this! Especially the shoes. <3 Vanessa
Babe-sicle.blogspot.com
Thanks girl! I’ve blocked off some time tomorrow to work on your project <3
Love love love your outfit on this picture! 🙂
xx
http://www.lescoupsdecoeur.com
You are rocking the hat!