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slim cat

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Couple looks to yesterday post - one is for visit to doctor on a day off and one for work ( one is pretty simple and one is more fun ).
The cropped tee is the only one in my wardrobe now - added last summer.
The striped shirt is a workhorse.
Thank you for looking.

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Tanya

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Great looks, all of them! I especially like the graphic tee with the polka dot skirt, so much fun! Mixing various black & white (or navy & white) patterns is my favorite way of doing pattern mixing.

catherine

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Very artistic and lovely.

slim cat

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Thank you @Tanya - I love navy and white patterns as well ( especially for summer ). The only tricky part is mismatching navy-blue colors - still working on it. I'm going to wear today navy and white look - may post it later.
Thank you @catherine - sometimes I add too much to the look - trying to keep it more streamlined like you do .

Star (Lise)

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I love these outfits Slim Cat. A polka dot skirt seems so versatile for pattern mixing. I am going to look for one in thrift shops when I get to one again. You look fab!

ChristelJ

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Your pattern mixing talent is enviable. Mine look hectic, but yours are creative and polished. Also, great tee, bag, and glasses.

slim cat

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Thank you @Star - I'm surprised how much I wear that polka dotted skirt - the easy shape ( A-line midi ) helps too.
Thank you @ChristelJ - mixing prints is a favorite thing for me with black and white being the easier task - more options in retail.

rachylou

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Squee! I love a good pattern mix!

Irina

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Oh, love your cropped t-shirt outfit! And you are looking so elegant with sunglasses and mixed pattern combo.

Carla

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A+ pattern mixing!

Sal

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Love the striped duster outfit. So good - fun, creative, smart - it suits you so well.

slim cat

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Thank you @rachylou, @Irina , @Runcarla and @Sal - you are making my evening kind ladies!

Anonymous

Love the navy snd polka dots pattern mixing. Lovely outfits.

slim cat

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Thank you @Joy - I fear my not perfectly clean mirror makes my black polka dotted skirt appear navy in color. I'd love to duplicate it in navy
Your black and white outfits are always an inspiration to me!

Stagiaire Fash

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You know it’s a good pattern mix when you have to look for it. Great job with the polka dots. I’ve tried numerous times, but cannot get myself to wear them, at any scale, even though they look so fun and versatile on others. I think I have the same striped shirt—from Soft Surroundings, right?

Mirjana

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Great pattern mixing outfits, love polka dot skirt, especially #2.

Brooklyn

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Fantastic pattern mixing. YLF! Where do you source your graphic tees? I would love to have more myself, especially if they are cotton.

JAileen

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I love the tri patterned outfit. Oh wait, there are four!

kkards

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Your pattern mixing superstar
the last one is my fav, that floral bag is fab

Synne

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How great to see you! Lovely pattern mixing.

slim cat

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Thank you @Fashintern - the striped shirt is from Lucky Brand from 3-4 years ago. Not all striped pieces are easy - this one is softer contrast
( grey and white ) - works best with black, navy or all white pieces.
Thank you @Mirjana , @Synne , @kkards - my patterned bag is new and goes with me everywhere ( it was instant attraction when I saw it at Marshalls ).
Thank you @Brooklyn - it's a high praise coming from queen of summer print mixing ( your fab skirt/top collection is my envy ).
The sleeveless top with two different prints in black and white is from Old Navy a few years ago ( rayon and spandex ) - I wish I've got white version of it ( there was even pale aqua one ). The graphic tee with pale roses is just lucky find at Marshalls ( all cotton ). The message on the tee is - "Create your own happiness" . I'm still looking for similar one with more colors in the mix.
Thank you @JAileen - 2 different prints in sleeveless top, 1 striped shirt, 1 polka dotted skirt, 1 printed bag - 5 prints if the tank top is visible enough ( it has soft thin stripes on the sides and back - pic #1 shows a little ) - works only because the sleeveless top is low contrast.

Stagiaire Fash

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Not sure exactly what kind of graphic T you’re looking for, but Scotch & Soda has some cute ones right now, including some on sale.

The grey & tan mattress ticking is easy for me to mix with other patterns, & people here always like the results. But I’ve never figured out how to wear polka dots.

Suz

(website)

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slim cat --- LOVE these pattern mixes! Super fun while still not being too "wild" for the eye. I absolutely see why that striped shirt would be a workhorse. Stripes are super easy to mix and always add interest.

slim cat

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Thank you @Suz for boosting my confidence! Running to work and reading your comment is a great beginning of the day .

kellygirl

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Super cute! Creative pattern mixing and so cohesive! You look beautiful and cool!

Janet

(website)

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Fun graphic pattern mix! I think black and white pattern mixing is my favorite, and you’ve done it nicely here.

Anonymous

You look very at ease and cool girl, in these looks. Love the mixes you created and your rose T is great.

Sloper

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So nice!! I'm especially particular to roses and polka dots - pink, black and white make a great combination.

Jonesy

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Great pattern mixes! These are all very elegant, classic patterns IYKWIM, so they mix and match really smoothly.

Sally

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Those are a very clever mix of patterns in both pictures. I think I like the graphic tee and polka just slightly better because as you say its such a fun look.

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