'FIT TIP: PRINT MIXING

Hey 'Fit Friends...

It's time for your 'FIT Tip for this week!! (this makes up for Friday 10/25)

Before we give the tip, we like to always give our 'Fit Disclaimer: These are tips that The 'Fit Squad has put together to help all of our 'Fit Friends. You may not have the same personal style. So PLEASE take the tips as they are and CREATE a look that fits into your own personal style. This is merely to give INSPIRATION... (IF you need help with STYLING to fit you personally, CONTACT US; THE 'FIT SQUAD can help!!!)

NOW...

ON TO THE TIP OF THE WEEK....

 
MIXING PRINTS

 
 

Print Mixing is an art form that, when done the right way, can create a unique and sophisticated 'Fit. Many people have attempted mixing patterns, but only a few have succeeded with a look that did not seem like they just threw something together and said it was their style; it was mixed well and strategically styled. When it comes to mixing prints, you have to be very careful with your choices and even more confident to be able to pull off the look. When we put looks together that mix patterns, many people's response would be, "I never thought to put that together, but it looks good!" Since we have been able to get this reaction we must be doing something right. So to help you style a mixed pattern look we are going to share with you some of the things we keep in mind. Here are a few tips that we have for pulling off an Fashionably Fused 'Fit with Mixed Prints.

 
Tip#1

SPLIT IT UP!!. 
One way to successfully pull off mixing prints is to spread it out throughout your 'fit. For example, if you have a funky print top, wear a neutral bottom, and then mix another pattern in with your shoes.

Green/white polka dot cardigan-Target
Black Jeggings-Ross

Tip#2
COLOR-SCHEME IT! 
So you can choose a set of colors that you want to wear and choose different prints to mix up...For example, black and white...You can mix black & white stripes with black & white houndstooth. To break it up, add a pop of color.

Black and white Cardigan-TJ Maxx

Black and white Houndstooth Skirt-It's Fashion

Neon Green Sheer Blouse-Target

Tip#3-
PICK A COLOR, ANY COLOR!!..
Choose a color in one print to match up with another print that has a more simple pattern.
For example, take a floral print, chose one color our of that print. Find a piece with a simpler print, like stripes, where that color is the most bold.

 Blue Striped Peplum Top-Target

Floral Print Skirt-TORRID

The Guy's Version...

 

Guys, try a patterned button up or blazer and mix in a funky printed sock. This will split up the patterns that you are putting together. Here is a great example of this from The X-Stylez:An All Men's Fashion Guide blog for men's fashion... (click on the picture to visit the site)
 

 

 

 

 

Guys, try mixing a graphic sweater/t-shirt and layer it with a plaid/check button up, pulling from the colors of the graphic shirt. Then pair it with a colored chino or jean. Another BOLD way to pull this off is pairing your graphic tee or sweat shirt...This is a simple mix of prints!!

 

 

              This look is from The Fashionisto blog's review on the

Hentsch Man's Spring 2014 showing at London Fashion week...

Click here for more





                            

 The 'FIT SQUAD styled this look for a client's night

on the town...(entire look can be found at Target)







Guys, another simple print mix; you can mix a striped (or other pattern) dress shirt, and a tie or scarf of a different print. Add a pair of jeans or Khakis and a solid blazer to neutralize the look and you are successful...


This is an example from Rue LaLa...

 

Tom Ford Spring 2014 Collection

was filled with mixed prints...

Love these two looks

                         

Noted fashion editor and blogger Alexander Liang

pulls off fatigue and tribal with a black leather jacket...

Click on the pic for more

 

 

She DID That...

I was on instagram and found a  follower Mixing Prints..She took a floral print skirt and styled it with a green striped top..Topped it with a denim button up and accessorized some green socks and orange earrings.. She pulled the main colors from the skirt and added touches of those throughout her outfit..

This fashion gal has AMAAAZING  style (not to mention she is a Diva of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc!!)...
Her screen name is @suitecheeks and here are some pics from her profile that she allowed me to feature for this post...

Follow these some of tips and add in your own touches, then you are sure to style a successfully Mixed Print 'Fit...

  Now go GET 'FIT and send us pics of the looks YOU came up with!!

-As always if you need help email us at fitsquadstyle@gmail.com

If there is certain topic that you want to the 'FIT SQUAD to cover, email us and let us know. We will work to post that tip and style some examples...

~TFS
 
*all original pics taken by xolani pittman...others are linked to their sources...