Fashion Trends - The inside scoop to wearing print clothing (leopard, floral & tribal/aztec)

It’s 2014 and prints are definitely in, so it’s a smart thing to know how to wear them. Aztec or Tribal, Animal and Floral prints. I don’t think that there are any particular rules but rather some simple guidelines that can be followed to achieve a cohesive look. Having prints in your wardrobe can be very useful as it’s a good way to put together multiple outfits using the same item.

-      First thing to keep in mind when wearing any type of print is ‘Less is more’. Let the pattern be your main focal point.

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      Prints are an easy way to add texture and style to your look, be sure to not clash it with other patterns until you have perfected the art of mixing prints and have the gut to pull it off.  As you advance, you can strategically include other patterns, but tread carefully if you’re just learning.

-          The simplest way to wear print is a one piece printed outfit. (Dress, romper etc.) Of course solid shoe, bag and light accessories will correctly complete this look.

-          When wearing any type of print in pieces its best to pair them with solid colours. Focus on the most prominent color when trying to compliment the other colors in your outfit. There are two ways to pair it you can pair it with a neutral colour or with any colour on the print itself. Prints on prints can be too much if not correctly coordinated and can overpower you.

-          If your prints are bold, tone it down with light accessories and let the print speak for itself. Balance bold patterns with more subtle patterns, and vice versa.

-         Tribal prints can be mixed & matched but I think it’s an art to be perfected. They are better when they don’t match but rather when they are blended well instead.

Some definite don’ts when coming to wearing prints are:

• Don’t wear two similarly bold patterns of the same scale in one outfit, the outfit becomes too busy.
• Don’t wear two different patterns of the same boldness and scale; those two items will compete with each other visually
• Don’t wear the same exact pattern as a top and bottom (unless it’s something like a stripe or check suit).

Blending prints with prints 

Bold print with light accessories, solid shoe & bag

Add texture to an outfit with printed pieces

Prints with solid colours

Whatever you choose to do, do it with confidence. Be your own type of beautiful.