An easy way start mixing patterns is to replace your solid color with a monochromatic print. Try matching your favorite floral shirt that you normally wear with navy pants with a pair of navy polka dot pants or navy stripped pants. Think you can pull it off?

What? I didn’t know this either until recently, but I am game. What does this mean? It means you are free to wear leopard with whatever you want! Try a leopard skirt with a striped shirt. You can also pair a leopard jacket with printed pants.

Worry less about print and match the colors. Mix two prints with a common color. How about a pink polka dot shirt with a pink plaid pant? The options are endless! What color will you use?

Oh my goodness, can you believe it? What do you think about mixing in a third print? It’s really not that hard. Remember how we talked about leopard being a neutral print? Well, monochromatic prints are like neutrals too. You can add them to another pair of patterns without worry.

Prints come in different sizes. It’s good to mix a large print with a smaller print. It looks good and your friends will be impressed with your fashion forward statement. What prints will you mix? How about a small checkered print with wide stripes?

Two small prints against each other can be hard on the eyes. Avoid putting two together. Instead try a small print with a large print. It’s much more flattering. Instead of a small floral with tiny polka dots, try larger dots.

Accessories are an easy way to mix patterns. You can carry a printed bag with just about any outfit. Printed shoes are good too! Do you have any printed accessories? Do you mix them with patterned outfits?

Do you feel ready to mix patterns? I can’t wait to hear how these tips work for you. What items are you thinking of mixing together? I think tomorrow I will wear a cute stripped jacket with my favorite floral printed blouse.