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Mixed prints
By now everyone from your li’l sis to your grandma has mastered colorblocking. Mixing prints, on the other hand, is a tad trickier. Thankfully the secret is surprisingly simple: find different sized patterns in the same color scheme. Finish it off with bold kicks for a put-together, not dressed-in-the-dark, look.
Rock Legend Top in White, $50, modcloth.com
Trousers, $23, hm.com
Ostile Flats in Mustard, $45, aldo.comPretty Sparkle Heart Necklace, $14, dorothyperkins.com -
All over color
On the flipside, the monochromatic look works wonders, so long as you break up it up with different textures. For timid trendsetter, try pairing slightly different shades. For the fearless fashionista, wear the same hue from head-to-almost-toe with a punch of contrasting shoes.
Mint Melt Away Lace Blouse, $43, shopruche.com
Dream Skinny Jeans in Mint, $48, nastygal.com
Gimlet Flats, $35, piperlime.com
Blu Bjioux Gold Green Yellow and Blue Chandelier Earrings, $15, maxandchloe.com
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Mismatched purse + shoes
Enough with the matchy-matchy, you say? We couldn’t agree more—especially when it comes to pumps and purses. Despite what old-school fashionistas proclaim, your shoes do not need to match your clutch in the slightest bit. Same goes for belts. Really, any color or print pairing goes, so long as it’s fab and fun.
Full Tilt Chambray Womens Shirt, $27, tillys.com
Accordion to You Skirt, $33, modcloth.com
Gabriella Rocha Sammy, $39, zappos.com
Flat Leopard Print Clutch, $20, charoletterusse.com
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Black + brown
Chocolate? Yup. Chestnut? Uh huh. Nude? You bet. Believe it or not, they all go with black. To make it work, pick a brown that’s noticeably different from black. Highlight the contrasting shades by mixing up the materials, like leather and knits. Too easy not to try.
Jacket, $46, hm.com
AE Cabled Sweater, $20, ae.com
Light Brown Suedette Buckle Ankle Boots, $43, newlook.com
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Navy + black
Gasp, not navy and black! Oh yes, we went there. Take a deep breath and repeat after us: Navy and black do go together. Just like with brown and black, the key is combining non-identical shades in distinct textures or patterns. Black lace tights with suede navy Mary-Janes? Don’t mind if we do!
Navy Ottoman Scoop Neck Dress, $21, dorothyperkins.com
AIntarsia Spot Cardigan in Black, $46, johnlewis.com
New Look Tar Navy Bow Front MaryJane Platform shoes, $44, asos.comFull Tilt Daisy Tights, $18, tillys.com
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