Now I'm not good at mixing patterns. There's a lot of mixing happening on the street, some are quite bold, some subtle. Either way, they get it to work.
I feel a bit uncomfortable mixing it up. I think it's because in doing so I have to forget a fundamental rule that's prevailed through most of my life. One pattern only in an outfit. I know where I stand with rules. Give me free-format and I waiver. So pattern mixing just hasn't been my bag.
Last night I stopped the dithering and, dressing to meet with friends at home, I found myself boldly going where no Pout has not gone before. I came up with this ...
An old Next grey patterned stretchy jersey jacket, an even older embellished grey patterned top, grey/taupe glass beads.
I kept to the same tones. It seemed a bit cluttered but I think I just about pulled it off!?
Do you have any tips to share? What are you like at pattern mixing? A big no-no or do you love throwing yourself into some form of controlled pattern mayhem?
Well, I've mixed patterns, as evidenced above.
I've worn a smart-end jacket with jeans
And a more casual jacket with linen cut-offs.
I've tried a "posh" blouse with a more casual look of cardi and jeans.
I've made more effort to mix the jewellery round a bit (I tend to stick to the same pieces for weeks!).
And, all importantly, I've worn heels with jeans and cut-offs!
These are all things I noticed Nora did and I didn't. Until now!
I have felt that I've dressed a little more stylishly than usual. I've been pleased with all the looks. I've felt very comfortable with the outfits chosen. And the process has been easier because I sort of channelled Nora without thinking too much about it. And these outfits were the result.
So, the idea of playing the "Being ..." is a keeper in Pout World!
Now who am I going to have a bash at Being ... next?
A la perchoine.
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