https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:13:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394836 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:29:34 +0000 Janet 2394836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this, but fun thread. I like:</p> <p>- Stripes<br /> - Plaid<br /> - Houndstooth/herringbone<br /> - Florals as long as they are “my” florals, nothing ditsy or pastel<br /> - Ombre<br /> - Marbled<br /> - Geometric<br /> - Abstract/painterly<br /> - Argyle<br /> - Fair Isle<br /> - Reptile and some animal prints<br /> - Some camo — not traditional colors but in versions that look more watery<br /> - Nature inspired — the effect is floral but I seem to have a number of prints that are actually butterflies, and I like birds and fish motifs too. </p> <p>I love prints and am always attracted to them, but I am not buying as many prints these days and I’ve gotten more selective about them. I like a wide variety but I’m picky about the details. If they don’t really speak to me, I leave them behind. </p> <p>Not a huge fan of polka dots, ditsy prints, or whimsical ones for my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394834 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:10:32 +0000 Star (Lise) 2394834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JUDY I also am off camo since a war started 800kms away and we have actual war refugees living in our town. I edited out my camo pants and a vest. Now just left with a cotton skirt which is very cool in the hot weather and have never seen a soldier in a camo skirt ;). I don't think I will ever get a new camo piece again. I don't mind others wearing it though. Also I am a vegetarian and never got the hunting association previously but that too puts me off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394825 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:57:19 +0000 Carol 2394825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Judy---that blouse sounds super practical, yet super noticeable at the same time. I had an actual bucket purse from Japan that was shibori--had it for years. Today it would be quite trendy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394673 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:36:57 +0000 L'Abeille 2394673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I leaned heavily towards all solid colours, but answering this question has me rethinking my position. Certain prints are VERY me, and they tend to be worn most in certain seasons.</p> <p>Stripes -- especially in summer. Breton stripes in tops of all weights and sleeve lengths, as well as 2 skirts and numerous bags. Narrower vertical stripes (shirts, short dresses, pants).</p> <p>Tartans and checks (including houndstooth and glen check) -- year round, but especially in fall.</p> <p>Polka dots (almost always navy and white) mostly come out in spring.</p> <p>Also a few florals, mostly the kind with dark background. Following the seasonal distribution, they show up most in winter, when the festive season and the concert season provide more opportunities for dressing up/ leaning the more romantic, even baroque, aspect of my Gentlewoman persona.</p> <p>Fun thread, Carla, thanks for starting it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394656 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:23:57 +0000 nuancedream 2394656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pattern maximalist reporting for duty! Large-scale florals, stripes, and polka dots are the most abundant, followed by animal print, paisley, and plaid. Geometric, ombre, and marbled patterns are also represented in my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394645 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:24:43 +0000 Kate 2394645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Striped tops. Plaid pants. I have a couple of tops with abstract patterns in dark neutrals; otherwise, my wardrobe is pattern-free.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394640 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:06:38 +0000 judy 2394640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b>, I think we may be tied!&nbsp; I approximate only 10 to 15 percent of my current wardrobe include prints.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394597 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:25:14 +0000 Bijou 2394597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love patterns and have them all! Ombre, blurred, tie dyed, florals, ditsy and large-scale florals, lace, eyelet, dyed denim, checks, stripes, animals - from leopard print to leopards in the print... I also like patterned accessories!</p> <p>I don't have a particular pattern that I don't wear but gravitate to items that have an element of pretty in them - for example the striped and plaid dresses are a feminine way to wear these patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394595 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:53:29 +0000 Bonnie 2394595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are geometric and florals. I also have a few stripes and plaids. Fun to see everyone's favorite prints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394586 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:45:47 +0000 cheryl 2394586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Give me all the prints! Like Suz I like just about all prints. Paisley and argyle are my favorite but I have a ton of floral items because they are so easily accessible. Fun patterns also make my heart happy. Flamingos, campers, butterflies, stars and even a moth tee shirt among others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394543 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:42:52 +0000 Dee 2394543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm big on stripes, polka dots, some ditsy and small geometrics. I wear most of my patterns in my tops and the occasional dress. Love how well patterns camouflage any lumps and bumps as well as any stains. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394536 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:01:07 +0000 Irina 2394536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my wardrobe of approximately 150 items , I have maybe 20 patterned pieces of clothing. Am I the most print averse person on the forum? &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394520 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:28:22 +0000 judy 2394520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this thread is making me feel like I need more print clothing in my life...and closet !&nbsp;So much depends on the size, and color of it all, doesn't it...but I'd like to have some gingham, plaid, argyle too. Even some gentle polka dots.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Once upon a time I wore lots of prints, but I have tended toward solid colors the last decade or so.&nbsp; Always a few striped Breton shirts tho.&nbsp; <b>Carol</b>, last summer I purchased a simple Shibori like print blouse (not actually hand dyed) that I have worn so much.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />I lost my appetite for animal prints a long time ago and now, even camo too. This might sound silly, but when I actually saw camo wearing military...very fit soldiers...in line at the grocery store a few years ago, since then wearing it hasn't felt quite right.&nbsp; I wasn't even wearing it on that very day, and I know this probably doesn't make rational sense, but I just have to go with my gut feeling.&nbsp; I think we have even discussed this before here.&nbsp; I mean, we aren't all Scottish and we wear plaid and Argyle (though my family does have it's own tartan!). And Breton tops originated with the French Navy didn't they?&nbsp; I read that they wore stripes so if they fell overboard they could find them in the water...?&nbsp; My feelings may well change again, as feelings often do.&nbsp; And why not enjoy ALL the prints.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394426 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:15:01 +0000 lyn67 2394426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything&nbsp; nonconventional!:-) Then classic stripes and other retro&nbsp; geometrics, speciffic dots, pebble, tie-dye, ikat, moody and spaced florals, sparse botanicals, bordure prints, some toile and wallpaper prints, zebra and snake from the animal range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394415 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:34:39 +0000 Sal 2394415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few years ago I would have said stripes and floral. But more recently I have added less florals. I like polka dots, geometric and paisley. I rarely lean to plaid but have one pair of pants that I love. </p> <p>I am a bit moody with patterns and can find it hard to know why I like one and not another. Small scale florals are one that I don’t like as much on me. </p> <p>Here are my patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394388 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:14:20 +0000 Carol 2394388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love prints--most of all, the classic ones. And especially an exact, distinct one, like on a Burberry scarf.</p> <p>I don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but some of the traditional ones around the world have an organic, handmade feel, because they are handmade. Like batik, or Japanese shibori.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love cow print, and couldn't get over this corset by Miaou. But at $295, it's hard to rationalize.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns/page/2#post-2394363 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:28:18 +0000 Jenni NZ 2394363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I forgot that I both like, and own, geometric, abstract, and animal print as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394314 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:34:02 +0000 Lisa 2394314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stripes and checks/plaids are the dominant prints in my wardrobe. I also enjoy florals and horse prints but it's harder for me to find options that I like in those two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394289 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:47:08 +0000 Ket 2394289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b><i></i></b><i>I adore prints!&nbsp;</i><b></b></p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>Florals of most kinds. More colors versus 1-2 colors are better and what I tend to lean toward. I will wear just about any floral so long as the scale and colors feel right. Ditzy prints probably aren't my best, but I'll wear them if I love the item's overall color, style, and vibe. </p> <p>Tartan plaids. They have to be visually complex, not just plain 2 or 3 color Buffalo check style. I find them really striking, especially in berries, deep crimson, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>Paisley. As long as it's really rich with more colors and visual complexity, I will wear it. Not my favorite compared to florals, but I have purchased some for this autumn and am curious to try it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Abstract prints. Items like what Anthropologie used to offer from 2005-2015 or so. Don't have it currently in my wardrobe but really like it when it's the right piece.&nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div>Ethnic prints. I don't own atm, but enjoy these as well. </p> <p>Stranded knitting and larger Fair Isle motifs. These are more of a knitting thing, but they fall under print, I think. Another favorite.&nbsp;</p> <p>Animal. Leopard is my top fave. I won't pass on warm colored print in zebra or snake skin.</p> <p>Tortoiseshell. For accessories. I love the warmth and deep smoldering glow of a rich tortie eye frame or accessory. One of my cats is even a chocolate tortie ha! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Fruit prints.&nbsp;Mostly apples, peaches and pears. Don't own anything RTW in this print currently but bought some pear print fabric that I'm excited to sew up. I like 1-2 pieces for a touch of whimsy.</p> <p>Herringbone. This might be more of a texture? I do love seeing it in fabrics.&nbsp;</p> <p>Single "mono" prints -- like a giant tiger's head or pear knit into a sweater. Have plans to knit one of these for my own.&nbsp;</p> <p>Camo. I like it best in warm olives. Just adore it for activewear. Idk why.&nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div><i>I rarely wear or choose stripes.</i> I have one striped dress and I like it. I prefer stripes to be diagonal or very subtle pinstripe. I love stripes on others but I always feel a little weird when I try wearing them -- much as I really, really want to love wearing them.&nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394288 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:32:56 +0000 cat2 2394288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thanks for the toile link. The last time I wanted a summer toile skirt, I found one at Ann Taylor! It’s cream and turquoise and an absolute favorite. I did check again this summer and Wolf and Badger has a surprisingly large number of toile pieces from independent designers. So it seems to have a bit of traction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394284 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:11:05 +0000 slim cat 2394284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stripes mixed with floral, ikat, some geometric prints, moody unusual prints. Less polka dots currently or classic ones.<br />I adore prints and have trouble staying away for them especially when I need some solid tops in my wardrobe. That complicates outfit building sometimes . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394278 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:15:32 +0000 Suz 2394278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet reminds me that I forgot argyle in my list!&nbsp;</p> <p>I was thinking last night that it would have been easier to name the patterns I do <b>NOT</b> wear:&nbsp;</p> <p>Ditsy florals.&nbsp;<br />Large polka dots (will wear tiny pin dots -- go figure!)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394260 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:23:22 +0000 Susie 2394260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are a limited number of patterns I wear- stripes, leopard, some geometric patterns and larger spaced florals. I like plaid in theory but rarely wear it; I think I have one plaid shirt. </p> <p> <div>Patterns I don’t buy or wear include polka dots, gingham and small florals.&nbsp; </p> <p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394252 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:37:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2394252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like florals the best for sure. I also like peacocks (one dress), butterflies (had one tunic, later donated), tartan (one shirt), houndstooth (one shirt), snakeskin.<br /> Two of my favourites have the florals rather blurred- one is even called “blurred floral” and the other “hazy”<br /> floral I think!<br /> I have 2 striped tops but they are not my favourite.<br /> I don’t own gingham but have in the past, I had one red and one blue pair of gingham trousers about 15-20 years ago. I did like them, wore them a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394236 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:26:57 +0000 Suz 2394236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There aren't many patterns I don't like, at least in theory, and/or in the right colourway. But the ones I wear most are:&nbsp;</p> <p>Stripes (duh, again!)&nbsp;<br />Tartan (especially in fall/ winter)<br />Gingham (in summer)&nbsp;</p> <p>Wide spaced florals or botanicals<br />Paisley (especially in a pattern that mixes paisley with floral)&nbsp;</p> <p>I like leopard print in cool colours, too, and snake print.&nbsp;<br />I really like toile, but you don't see it that often most years. There's an fascinating post about it here at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-170978468">Articles of Interest:&nbsp;</a></p> <p>I also like some abstract floral patterns, and batik type patterns, especially geometric.&nbsp;</p> <p>My novelty print of choice is Siamese cats. I have two blouses featuring this cat print.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394235 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:24:51 +0000 Julie 2394235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to wear low-contrast patterns and have a few floral-ish flowy knit pants that are a signature style in the summer with boots. Otherwise I wear patterns sparingly and don't have a particular favorite. I own one of each of plaid, stripes, paisley, tie dye, birds, cats, big leaves-plenty of options when the mood strikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394230 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:11:43 +0000 Jaime 2394230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, stripes, polka dots, zebra, certain florals and abstracts, paisley and plaid. I am sure there are more too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394222 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:47:52 +0000 Sloper 2394222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team stripes please!</p> <div><br /></div><div>If not stripes, I add pattern with scarves - floral, bandanna, maps (a favorite). </p> <p>This year I’m trying camo - Gap’s cotton barrel leg drawstring pants. &nbsp;Very comfy and I like the way the dark green camo mixes with stripes and greys.</p> <p>In 2020 I bought a McQueen dress in a very different pattern - sort of woodcuts or tattoo inspired.</p> <p>Not a fan of animal prints.</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394201 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:12:28 +0000 Style Fan 2394201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The patterns I like are:<br />Paisley<br />Stripes<br />Plaid<br />Leopard<br />Camoflauge<br />Fairisle</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-favourite-patterns#post-2394187 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:02:36 +0000 JAileen 2394187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Roberta - hahaha! &nbsp;Same here, only about 15 striped tees.</div><div><br /></div><div>The patterns I like:</div>Stripes<br />Polka Dots<br />Plaid<br />Paisley<br />Tie Dye, including Shibori<br />Animals - Dogs, Birds, Butterflies<br />Some florals</p> <p> </p>