Do you find yourself shying away from prints or patterns and constantly gravitating towards solid colours? Well, don’t. 2018’s Autumn/Winter is the time for you to start some creative pattern clashing! Here are the top 5 tips for anyone – regardless if you’re a glam girl, preppy chick or street-style junkie.
Monochrome Magic
We ease into pattern clashing with a monochrome match. When in doubt, go with colours that complement each other. This black spotted twist front shirt is an easy match with a grey pencil skirt. The monochrome checkered detail adds a fresher touch compared to one that’s plain.
WAREHOUSE Spot Twist Front Shirt S$79.90
DOROTHY PERKINS Grey Checkered Pencil Skirt S$53.90
Fine Accents
Putting two or more different patterns together can be tricky, especially if there’s nothing visibly unifying about them. But here’s a secret – fine accents like the black detailing on the hem of the TOPSHOP Animal Print Cami actually matches the black waistband and patterns of the TOPSHOP Geometric Print Midi Skirt. Top the look with the same pop of colour as the cami on your feet!
TOPSHOP Animal Print Cami Top S$49.90
TOPSHOP Geometric Print Midi Skirt S$79.90
TOPSHOP Woven Heels S$109
Texture Play
Floral sequins and checkered? The pink florals subtly make the top a great pair to its bright pink 70’s inspired trousers counterpart. Playing with texture such as a sequined top will also help add dimension to your outfit and make things more interesting.
TOPSHOP Bright Check Flares S$59.90
TOPSHOP Flower Sequin Cami Top S$59.90
All on the Same Team
Choosing one dominant pattern in different colours and size can also be a great way to dip your toes into this trend. The finer leopard print will act as an accent to the brighter, bolder leopard tube top.
TOPSHOP Leopard Print Trousers S$79.90
TOPSHOP Petite Yellow Leopard Boobtube Top S$19.90
Rainbow Rhythm
You can definitely go all out with the same pattern. Stripes are a great way to do it because of all its’ different variations – thickness and direction. A horizontal, wide stripe rainbow top will pair perfectly with a diagonally striped skirt. Opt to break the pattern pandemonium without taking the spotlight from it completely with a solid piece like this neutral white jacket.
TOPSHOP Rainbow Riley Vest Top S$19.90
TOPSHOP Rainbow Stripe Midi Skirt S$79.90
TOPSHOP Raw Cropped Hem Denim Jacket S$96.90
Sharing is Caring
Another great tip for clashing patterns is to choose patterns that share the same colour palette.
KAREN MILLEN Leopard Print Blouse S$109
KAREN MILLEN Oversized Check Cape S$629
WAREHOUSE Classic Slim Leg Trousers S$79.90
Big Sister, Little Sister
Opt to experiment with scales of patterns while still keeping the base colour the same. This easy hack will elevate you to a pattern clashing expert in no time!
WAREHOUSE Daisy Wide Leg Culottes S$99.90
WAREHOUSE Bee Button Through Cami Top S$69.90
