Carla, I forgot that I both like, and own, geometric, abstract, and animal print as well.

I love prints--most of all, the classic ones. And especially an exact, distinct one, like on a Burberry scarf.

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.

I love cow print, and couldn't get over this corset by Miaou. But at $295, it's hard to rationalize.

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.

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.

Here are my patterns.

Anything nonconventional!:-) Then classic stripes and other retro 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.

Oh, this thread is making me feel like I need more print clothing in my life...and closet ! 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.

Once upon a time I wore lots of prints, but I have tended toward solid colors the last decade or so. Always a few striped Breton shirts tho. Carol, last summer I purchased a simple Shibori like print blouse (not actually hand dyed) that I have worn so much.

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. 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. I think we have even discussed this before here. 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? I read that they wore stripes so if they fell overboard they could find them in the water...? My feelings may well change again, as feelings often do. And why not enjoy ALL the prints.

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?

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.

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.

My favorites are geometric and florals. I also have a few stripes and plaids. Fun to see everyone's favorite prints.

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!

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.

Irina, I think we may be tied! I approximate only 10 to 15 percent of my current wardrobe include prints.

Striped tops. Plaid pants. I have a couple of tops with abstract patterns in dark neutrals; otherwise, my wardrobe is pattern-free.

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.

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.

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).

Tartans and checks (including houndstooth and glen check) -- year round, but especially in fall.

Polka dots (almost always navy and white) mostly come out in spring.

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.

Fun thread, Carla, thanks for starting it!

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!

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.

Late to this, but fun thread. I like:

- Stripes
- Plaid
- Houndstooth/herringbone
- Florals as long as they are “my” florals, nothing ditsy or pastel
- Ombre
- Marbled
- Geometric
- Abstract/painterly
- Argyle
- Fair Isle
- Reptile and some animal prints
- Some camo — not traditional colors but in versions that look more watery
- 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.

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.

Not a huge fan of polka dots, ditsy prints, or whimsical ones for my style.