I originally wore this polka-dot top with my striped skirt because I wanted to "try new things" - isn't that what fashion blogging is about? ...but then I chickened out at work and changed into a spare white t-shirt I had in my gym bag. It might have even been a little smelly. But that's not important. I definitely felt more comfortable in a t-shirt than in this bold mix of patterns. Which one are you? The bold mixer or the play-it-safer?
I'm wearing a JCPenney scarf (free), JCPenney top (free), Forever 21 skirt ($6), thrifted wedges ($10), and vintage bag ($15).
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I love the pattern mix!! They are both in the same colors and the dot is small and unobtrusive. It's not like you're mixing a crazy-traditional Scottish plaid with chintz or something. ;)
xox
I think the polka dots and stripes combo looks wonderful, but I understand your need to change due to not being comfortable.
I love to take a chance ... but if my husband gives me that, "Maybe you've gone too far" look I know that I need to calm it down a little bit
I play it safe but I like to call it "classic". :) I think the scarf pops more with the white but both look great on you!
I would like to say that I'm bold and daring...but I'm not. I'm a safe dresser (or as I like to call it - classic) - BUT I will say that I prefer your polka dot top with this outfit :)
I really like the polka dot+stripes mix. You should try it again sometime. But the white t-shirt looks real cute too. I'm not much of a pattern mixer but I think if anything sometimes I am TO bold with my color choices. But I think your big bright pink scarf is perfect.
I LOVE the polkadots with the skirt, but I get it. I chicken out at work too because I don't want to stick out too much. I don't like to bring too much attention to myself at work.
Miranda
www.indcfashion.com
I really like the mix of patterns. Be brave; you look fabulous!
aww, i actually really love both tops with that skirt! ...but, i completely sympathize with being uncomfortable. when i don't like what i'm wearing i can't think about anything else. it's amazing what an effect it has on your confidence!
-renee
www.bettycrockettrocknroll.blogspot.com
can i go with you on your next vintage bag shopping run? i need me a good vintage leather bag...
I am a little of both, but I really like this outfit. Also, I bought that skirt because of you! :)
I really like both tops with the skirt, but I would have probably gone with the solid top. I'm juuuuust now staring to think of stripes as a sort of neutral pattern, but I'm just too scared to dress TOO crazy. No one want to be the Ms. Frizzle of the office. :)
Nice mix of prints.
im obsessed over striped skirts!!
I like the pattern mixing. So cute! Don't chicken out next time ;)
I love the stripes and dots look! I've been trying to pull it off myself, but I cant find a striped skirt reasonably priced in my size.
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I'm definitely into more subtle mixes. But I really like the polka dots and stripes. Because they are both black and white they look great together!
I think I'd mix it up...and I wouldn't bring a shirt so if I chicken out I won't have anything to change it. :D you look great either way though! I want that skirt!
I like both of them! The polka dots are more fun but the plain white looks more comfortable. I think the pink scarf makes the outfit, though!
I love the first look! I always feel so concious about mixing print but you've done it well!
polka dots and pink? yes please!
xoxo,
Kim
ArrayofAnthro.blogspot.com
Polka dots and pink?! oh yes. theres's the winner every time!
xoxo,
Kim
ArrayofAnthro.blogspot.com
I like the first look! The simple black and white, plus the fact that the dots are a small pattern, make it work.
Stay Beautiful,
Ren
http://rosesarerenfashion.blogspot.com/
I'm the play-it-safer. I don't really see why we should join the hordes of women who mix patterns only for the sake of being a fashion blogger! Everything's fashion. So if we like to play it safe, what's wrong with that? It's our style and we like it. I say: do whatever you feel like doing, not whatever fashion bloggers do. Be yourself. :)
PS: I'm a bold mixer in terms of colors. I would have worn a red shirt instead. But again... we should wear whatever we please. :)
I like the dots and stripes! I might wear them together, but that skirt would not look good on me due to too much hip :( maybe if it were A-line. I have a black blouse with tan dots and a black floral skirt (flowers are subtle and tan and red, mostly) that I wear together.
Cute! I'm definitely the play-it-safer and would've definitely worn the second outfit, lol.
Bold mixer all the way!
Elaiiiiiiine! That first look was fantastic! I pattern mix like crazy but I know it's hard if you aren't used to a lot of pattern mixing. I say give your outfit another chance. Maybe wait until it's cooler and throw a cardigan on top so it isn't quite so overwhelming? That might help! :)
I loved the pair! Go all the way next time you looked fab!
The pattern mixing looked great! Don't chicken out next time.
I am usually safe but will get a bold combo that I love and will wear that... probably depends on my mood. :)
I love the shoes and scarf. They add the perfect color pops to a black and white outfit.
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I love it both ways! You have created two very cute looks, I heart mix and match patterns!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
depends on the day! sometimes I both! I think its important to be comfortable, and I really honestly like both looks! I like wearing crazy patterns together though. My motto is, if I can make an elderly man roll his eyes, I've done my job right. :)
I'm a wuss, too! lol I like the plain white top better. : )
I think I like the pattern mix better. The white shirt does look really nice too. A little safe but nice.
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i wish i was a bold mixer, but i tend to be more safe about it. love both looks though!
Love both looks! Can you tell me how you tied that scarf? I have some great scarves, but I'm a mess when it comes to tying them!
I have been stepping out of the box and mixing patterns, fun to do but also feels wrong. I like the mix you did and the addition of that bright pink scarf. Nice Job!
I'm a play it safer, sadly. But I'm trying to be bolder lately, by the way I liked both looks. Awesome!
Natalie
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Lovely outfit! I really admire how you manage to pull off polka dots and stripes mixed together :)
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i like to wear as many prints as possible.. i feel more comfortable in them than in block colours.
play it safer all.the.way! i actually like the white Tshirt look better than the first shirt but great outfit as always!
you pulled off the polka dot/stripe combo so effortlessly! :) you have rocked much bolder things, so i am surprsied you switched it out for a plain tee!
Depends on my mood. Some days I feel like mix patterns, bright colors & try something different. And others I go with a white tee, a basic bottom & brown or black accesories. Anyway, I love the way you mix polka dots & stripes, I think it's really stylish.
I'm pretty bold. I definitely noticed a lot of people staring at me last week when I wore a particularly bold pattern mix and that can be a bit to deal with but you get used to it, heh. I think the polka dots and stripes were awesome though, you should totally have rocked that out all day.
I'm fairly bold...so I was surprised how much I loved this with the plain white T. Super cute, E.
while i love your outfit both ways, i REALLY like the mixed prints! i don't think it is too much since they're in the same color family, and the polka dots are little. but i think i'm one of the bold pattern mixers. i don't wear a lot of patterned things, so when i do, it makes me want to put on ALL of my patterned things at once. i probably look crazy though, lol.
Lovin' it both ways, the polka dots and stripes are my favorite though!
So effortless but funky. I was always very guarded with mixing patterns, but lately have been venturing into the unknown :) Try florals mixed with stripes! btw lovelovelove your blog.
I think I like the plain white tee best. I guess that makes me more of a minimalist. I'd like to try pattern mixing, but I think that will be easier to do in the fall - floral shirt, striped sweater, etc.
You're too cute
I'm usually the "play it safe" type but every once in a while I go bold! I think you should wear what you feel comfortable in. Maybe you just need to wear that mixed print outfit on the weekend a couple times and then you'll feel bold enough to take it to work.
Lidi @ Eclectic Flair
Oh, I love the polka dots and stripes! But I've never been courageous enough to wear it (nor do items in my closet allow for the combo to exist) so I understand the hesitation!
Oh wow! I loved the polkadots with the stripes! I usually play it safe, but I've been having fun mixing prints lately.
I always play it safe. Part of that though is that I love a classic look. Personally, I like the solid top better but that is just me. Either way, you looked cute :)
I love the bold mix, but I am a safe-player :P
I think I am both. Some days I like the bold mix, other days not so much. I love both looks with this skirt - surprise surprise. I think it's great you know what you like and feel comfortable in!
I think the bold mix of patterns looks great on you!
-Meagan
http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com
Hahaha that's hilarious!!
Me too! Ugh! It's like a sickness!
TOTALLY :)
NICE!
Who's Ms. Frizzle?!?
Thank you!! I can do colors but I can't do pattern mixing.. At least not bold ones...yet!!
I just wrapped it around twice and knotted it!
Haha, I feel the same!
You mix prints like nobody's business!!!
I think you're right.
I love the pattern mixing...it looks great and interesting! It's not too bold at all since the colors are neutral and it's like they were destined to work together. =)
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