Print and Press

To say that prints, patterns, and all kinds of designs and motifs are right on trend for spring would be like saying that dresses are “in.” It just doesn’t make sense because neither patterns nor dresses are ever exactly “out.” The reason is, prints and patterns are never a trend. Neither are jeans, dresses, trousers, etc. What they are though, are tools. And it’s how we use the tools that create a trend. Such as a certain fit in jeans or style of a dress. With that being said, for this season designers like Marc Jacobs are enjoying a combination of multiple prints that has in the past been seen as somewhat of a faux-pas.

The old rules used to be to have one large print in your outfit and everything else solid. Or, to only use the same print if it was going to appear on the same outfit twice. But we’ve all come across multiple prints we die for and having to choose one seems way too monogamous for something as fun as fashion. So this season, don’t choose…USE!!! Use as many as your heart desires. With the ever changing world of fashion, we’re lucky enough to say goodbye to playing it safe, and really stretch out our fashion wings!

To mix multiple and different patterns in your outfit, the simplest way is to use one larger pattern, and one smaller pattern, both within the same color scheme. Such as a thick striped piece, and a daintier floral piece. Not only will this work, but it won’t look overdone either. Because keep in mind, at the end of day, it has to look effortless. Another option is to use two patterns in contrasting color schemes, but one pattern being bolder and one being softer, regardless of size. Perhaps leopard print with pink tie-dye? This is slightly more daring but it will definitely pay-off if done right. Lastly, this where we separate the followers from the leaders: Try blending three or more patterns all in different motifs and colors, but that still work together. You will stand out in the most forward looking trend of this spring. Just remember, it doesn’t have to match, it just has to make sense.