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5 Fab Ways to Wear Prints

5 Fab Ways to Wear Prints
By · March 13, 2012October 28, 2020
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Tip #1: Pair Prints

“You don’t have to match colors exactly when pairing prints,” says Maya Lake, designer behind the Boxing Kitten label, “they can just be in the same color family.”
 
Solange Knowles in Boxing Kitten.

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Cross Colors

Take notes on how Adepero Oduye works this vibrant print set effortlessly.

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Mix Up

Marni at H&M maxi dress, $129, H&M.

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Tip #2: Contrast Colors

“Pair prints together that have similar patterns, but are different colors like stripes, polka dots or other similar print patterns,” suggests Lake.
 
Rihanna in a Boy London.

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Statement Style

Solange works a contrast colored blouse perfectly with a printed Diane von Furstenberg suit dress.

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Vibrant Thing

Boxing Kitten peplum skirt, $209, Boxing Kitten.

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Tip #3: Work a Patterned Pant

“If you are new to wearing prints, don’t be afraid to wear a bold print pant,” says Lake. “It’s unexpected and very fashion-forward.”
 
Joan Smalls in Prabal Garung pants and Nicholas Kirkwood platform shoes.

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Jump Street

Front row at the Jeremy Scott fashion show, Angela Simmons pairs a solid blazer with a printed pantsuit.

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Pattern Punch

Boxing Kitten wide-leg pant, $195, Boxing Kitten.

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Party Pants

Lord & Taylor origami print cropped pant, $78, Lord & Taylor.

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Tip #4: Wear Fly Florals

“Going into spring, floral prints are always an easy and fun way to add color to an outfit.”
 
Rashida Jones in Tanya Taylor.

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Sweet & Low

Corinne Bailey Rae made us melt in this super cute floral Miu Miu moment at Paris Fashion Week.

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Flower Power

Topshop floral jumpsuit, $116, Topshop.

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Tip #5: Mix Up Your Patterns

“Pair your floral print with an animal print or a black and white stripe,” says Lake.
 
Liya Kebede in Proenza Schouler.

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Mixed Patterns

Juicy Couture printed silk crepe dress with striped belt, $300, Net-A-Porter.

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Vibrant Thing

Blocked ikat skirt, $63, House of Fraser.

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Statement Style

Solange Knowles parties in a pretty printed Miu Miu dress, an easy way to work the trend.

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