If you bat for Team Argyle like I do, you might be inspired by some of these outfit combinations. An argyle is a classic diamond-shaped design made up of overlapping or interlocking lozenges, often arranged in diagonal rows. It usually includes thin lines that crisscross the diamonds for extra detail. Argyles can be neutral or non-neutral, and large or small in scale. Knitwear and socks are popular vehicles for the pattern. Scarves, hats and hosiery too.
Onto outfit ideas. Remarkably, three of the looks remix argyle patterns with other patterns.
1. Doubled Up
A poppy and blush argyle twinset is combined with a pair of trousers in a tan pinstripe. A snakeskin belt adds the third pattern in the outfit. If you click on the photo, you’ll see that the outfit is completed with chocolate shoes that pick up the chocolate component of the belt. The tan bits across the patterns unite them, thereby creating a harmonious look. Maximally energetic.
2. Socks
You might prefer wearing argyle in a smaller portion of your outfit, like socks. Argyle socks are playful and peppy, and can be interesting and insulating to incorporate into outfits. Here they make a statement because they are visible with cropped pants and loafers. A pair of chocolate cropped velvet pants is combined with a grey sweater, earthy brown plaid coat, and cream shoes. Grey, brown and cream argyle socks mop up the colours of the oufit. A chocolate brown bag matches the brown bottoms. Playfully earthy.
3. Scarf
Argyle scarves are another way to go. Here, an oversized teal and black scarf that functions as a wrap, is worn over a black top and matching black and teal argyle vest for warmth and a dramatic layered effect. The teal and black in the pattern of the pants complement the colours of the scarf. Thrown together chic.
4. Top
Last, an asymmetrical sweater with exuberant sleeve in a navy and grey argyle is combined with a flared black leather skirt. The black skirt matches the model’s hair, which to my eye helps pull the look together. Burgundy boots and bag match the thin burgundy lines running through the argyle sweater. Elegantly dramatic.
