https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 15:51:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2161242 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:12:10 +0000 Angie 2161242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ms. B sounds like the most precious darling girl. Doggies with sweet natures are even <i>more</i> lovable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2161163 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:41:09 +0000 Minaminu 2161163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have many patterned pieces and I am quite shy in mixing patterns. You do it so well and effortlessly, it looks fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2161150 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 02:43:37 +0000 Jaime 2161150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All beautiful (well #5 is hidden). Professional level pattern mixes and you look wonderful in them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2161001 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 02:23:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2161001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all!</p> <p>Jenni, it’s definitely a blue based top. Hard to tell in photos. I’d much prefer it to be black :)</p> <p>Angie and Bijou, no 5 is my fave. Ms B never gets jealous. She is the sweetest dog we’ve ever had. She tries to befriend neighbourhood cats and rabbits. She mounts some very long charm offensives (which occasionally pay dividends). She once succeeded in befriending a wild cockatoo. </p> <p>Slim cat, high five! I’d love that top in green too. </p> <p>Kkards, you could give it a try with stripes and/or plaid (if you wanted to of course). I think you could do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160959 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:03:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2160959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My faves are 2 and 4. It’s pretty subtle in 1 and I wouldn’t even count it!!<br /> I enjoy doing it in theory but don’t think I do it that much in practice. With a bag, occasionally eg for Art Deco dress-up.<br /> I am not convinced that the top in 4 is blue-toned? Looks more bronze to me, but maybe up by the shoulders is blue.<br /> Anyway you are the Queen of it now and look awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160943 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:14:24 +0000 Anonymous 2160943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your pattern mixing outfits! The belt is stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160939 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:52:27 +0000 Angie 2160939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW TO #2 especially! It's soooo fun to see you in some bright My KILLER fave, but all the outfits are KILLER.</p> <p>I love pattern mixing too! It really stretches my wardrobe and prevents outfit boredom. Keeps those oldies fresh, just as you mentioned.&nbsp;</p> <p>#5 makes my heart happy, and so well co-ordinated!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160914 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:30:18 +0000 Liesbeth 2160914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy a very subtle pattern mix from time to time for myself when I stick to classic patterns and similar color palettes. I really like your combinations. The two dark florals in the first outfit do go together imo and amplify each-other even. I don't know if I like 2 or 4 best, they just click in a very organic way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160912 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:26:28 +0000 Anonymous 2160912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm right into pattern mixing and love discovering new combos out of my closet. My fav here, hands-down, is the skirt and top in #2. &nbsp;The accessories /footwear here is absolutely perfect &nbsp;too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160902 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:01:38 +0000 JAileen 2160902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful outfits! &nbsp;If I had to choose my favorite, it would probably be #4. &nbsp;But I like all of them. &nbsp;Dog mixing, too. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160895 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:36:19 +0000 slim cat 2160895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous results - can't pick a favorite! You have succeeded in your challenge beautifully!<br />Waving my tee-shirt twin - it's one of my fav too ( wish I could find same pattern in green )! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160894 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:35:53 +0000 Carla 2160894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u></u>Love pattern mixing! &nbsp;Favourite equation is a large romantic floral with tweed or stripes. &nbsp;Your project is a success IMO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160881 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:01:28 +0000 nemosmom 2160881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make pattern mixing look so effortless and cool!&nbsp; I love all of these - especially the geo mixed with organic formulas.&nbsp; <br />I have VERY little pattern in my own closet - mostly scarves.&nbsp; Pattern tends to wear me better than I wear pattern </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160875 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:07:34 +0000 Star (Lise) 2160875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfits! 2 and 3 are my faves.&nbsp; I am getting more adventurous with pattern mixing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160874 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:49:16 +0000 Bijou 2160874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All so lovely, the last photo of the dog on your lap is so cute. I hope Mrs B did not get jealous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160871 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:15:02 +0000 kkards 2160871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I like pattern mixing on others, I’m generally not good enough (and to be honest, don’t own a lot of pattern garments) to do it myself. But you’ve clearly moved to a mixing master. #2 is my fav, IMO the top and skirt seem to have been made for each other, and the belt really makes it feel like an outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160869 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:13:55 +0000 Column 2160869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best. Outfits. Ever. And you in red? *Swoon.* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160868 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:03:48 +0000 Anonymous 2160868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look great! Love the mandala print top especially!<br /> I did more pattern mixing before than I do now, usually involving my peacock bag. Eventually I'll go back to it, but wanting a much more minimal style now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160858 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:51:50 +0000 Brooklyn 2160858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn. I still love the tee too. The puppy is not mine I have a hankering for a small (lap) dog but my husband likes big dogs. (I like them all, he he!) I just borrowed this little guy for a while. He is adorable.</p> <p>Diana, thanks. That’s the way I feel. I enjoy the experimentation. And boots with bare legs are the best.</p> <p>Thanks Synne. I generally prefer the patterns to be in the same palette, but I am trying out some contrast versions too. That’s harder for me because it involves colour mixing on top of pattern mixing, and starts to feel hectic. But I’m giving it a go.</p> <p>KG, thanks. You need some FFPMOs (Fast Fallback Pattern Mix Outfits) :)</p> <p>And thanks Rachy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160855 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:54:43 +0000 lyn67 2160855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer x5 and Queen of pattern mix!-really admire your use of floral and pattern mix&nbsp; outfits! I still&nbsp; love the byzantine tee, it was a great buy! And who is the new puppy???:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160852 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:04:03 +0000 rachylou 2160852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome. My fave is 2 - zazzy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160849 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:18:14 +0000 Diana 2160849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow, Brooklyn, these are all amazing! &nbsp;I can't pick a favorite. &nbsp;<br />I'm a big fan of pattern mixing, it can be really fun just to play around with wild combinations and see which ones just pop together. &nbsp;</p> <p>Also so jealous of your warm weather and wishing it was warm enough here to wear floaty skirts over bare legs. &nbsp;We got 12 inches of snow up here today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160847 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:59:46 +0000 Synne 2160847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't pick a favorite among 2, 3 and 4! Excellent pattern mixing, and great outfits! I also like pattern mixing, but like it best when it has some subtle coherence, like a colour that is repeated. A total print clash, mish mash can be fun, but it often looks too "loud" for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160841 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:20:48 +0000 kellygirl 2160841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pattern mixing but don't do a lot of it. I think about it but when all is said and done and I'm heading out the door, I fall back to neutrals. Love your versions--especially the printed skirt with both tops. Those are so cool--love the bronzes on&nbsp; you but all of these are fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-pattern-mixing#post-2160840 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:06:18 +0000 Brooklyn 2160840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since Spring I’ve been challenging myself to wear more pattern mixes. I am trying to be more creative with older items. I like pattern and have quite a bit of it in my wardrobe.</p> <p>I’ve been doing it at least 3 times a week. I’ve had some hits. Some misses. And lots in between.</p> <p>Sharing a few here:</p> <p>No 1 (Spring): I love floral and have lots of floral items. I regularly try pattern mixing floral with floral but I think it’s quite tricky. I felt this version worked because the floral pattern of the sweater looked like a less busy version of the floral pattern of the bag. A bit matchy matchy but not quite. The sweater is around 6 or 7 years old. </p> <p>No 2 (Spring): Much easier to pair floral with stripes. Both the skirt and the top are around 4 years old. I was amazed I hadn’t tried this combination before.</p> <p>No 3 (Spring): I used to be very into black and white pattern mixes. Now I’m into softer, earthier pattern mixes. I wore this on a trip to Canberra. It was very warm during the day, but cooled considerably at night. The metallic scarf (which I wore as a stole) is a Missoni my husband gave me about 7 or 8 years ago. Bonus pattern mix with bathroom :)</p> <p>No 4 (Summer): I bought the t-shirt in NYC in 2018 after going wild over the Byzantine exhibits at the MMA. I thought the pattern was very Byzantine. But it is probably more boho. The tee is blue based and I usually wear it with jeans. The skirt black based. I usually don’t like combining dark blue and black (I know many do) but there was enough commonality in the colour scheme and contrast to make me like the mix here. </p> <p>No 5 (Summer): checks, stripes and dogs, the perfect pattern mix. </p> <p>I think my eye has adjusted to pattern mixing and my tolerance for it is increasing. </p> <p>How do you feel about pattern mixing? </p>