How to Wear Prints this Season.

April 3, 2016

One of the many things to love about warm weather is the return of bright, bold prints to our closets. I don’t know what it is…but throw a print on a piece of clothing and I’m at the register with it in 2.5 seconds flat. Pants, skirts, rompers, jackets…nothing is left behind this spring as florals, animal prints, stripes and geometrics are everywhere.

The good news is that it doesn’t take a degree in astrophysics to master this popular trend. When mixing prints, here are a few tips to remember:

match a smaller pattern with a larger print for the perfect contrast
make sure each of your prints shares a similar color story or graphic idea
keep in mind stripes and leopard prints are considered “neutrals” in print mixing
start small…mix a small gingham print pant with a lightly printed floral shirt for example
tone things down by adding a solid piece
there’s always room in your wardrobe for a printed set ~ to mix and match with other pieces and wear together.

Test out your prints and patterns with these combinations we found in the local shops this week.

COPPER PENNY CHARLOTTE

Jacket, JKT $192,T-shirt Tyler Jacobs $102, Pants Hunter Bell $206 at 30% off, Necklace Milo Fin $130, Clutch Mighty Purse $170, Sandals DVF $375

Tank Matison Stone $178, Jeans James Jeans $136, Clutch Hammitt $225, Sandals Splendid $64, Necklace VSA $349

Tank Tyler Jacobs $90, Shorts Matison Stone $178, Scarf Tolani $98, Sandal Gentle Souls $195, Clutch Hammitt $250

Skirt, BCBG $50 Tank, Tangerine $166 Sandals, Gentle Souls $23

Jacket, Joes Jeans $276 Tank, Tyler Jacobs $90 Shorts, Hunter Bell $204 Shoes, Ted Baker $178 Bag, Hammitt $585

Dress, Hutch $230 Scarf, Tolani $86 Sandals, Gentle Souls $160 Bag, Hammitt $250

CHARLOTTE’S

Charlottes — Sara Campbell Dress: $345.00 , Giraffe Scarf in Grey: $22.00, Fairchild + Baldwin Necklace: $395.00

Charlottes — Julie Brown Dress: $300.00, Stephanie Johnson’s Carry-All Tote Bag: $86.00 ,Dolce Vita Sandals: $80.00 , Mignonne Gavigan Alana Tassel Earrings: $295.00

Charlottes — BY SMITH upperline dress: $325.00 , Clara Williams (CWC) tassel and two necklaces, Dolce Vita Sandals: $80.00

ONWARD RESERVE

ONward Reserve — Onward Reserve Swim Trunk in Agave Gingham.
Also available in salmon, green and azure.
$75.00, model not included!

THE PINK HANGER

The pink hanger — Splendid Crop Top $58
Splendid Pants $159

The pink hanger — Show Me Your Mumu Selena Top $106
Pink Stitch First Base Shorts $89
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The pink hanger — Tolani Blouse $185

MCKENZIE CLAIRE

Rebecca Taylor Maxi- $495 David Aubrey Earrings- $28 mar y sol Clutch- $105 — Rebecca Taylor Maxi- $495
David Aubrey Earrings- $28
mar y sol Clutch- $105

Pepin Blouse- $281 Current Elliott Stilettos- $198 mar y sol Pom Pom Clutch- $105 Kristin Hayes Bangles- $88 — Pepin Blouse- $281
Current Elliott Stilettos- $198
mar y sol Pom Pom Clutch- $105
Kristin Hayes Bangles- $88

Essentiel Antwerp button down- $150 Amo Denim- $263 Essentiel Antwerp Clutch- $195 David Aubrey Earrings- $42 — Essentiel Antwerp button down- $150
Amo Denim- $263
Essentiel Antwerp Clutch- $195
David Aubrey Earrings- $42

TRAVELING CHIC BOUTIQUE

Eight Sixty Dress = $105.60 Urban Expressions Bag = $60.00 Marlyn Schiff Earrings = $36.00 — Eight Sixty Dress = $105.60
Urban Expressions Bag = $60.00
Marlyn Schiff Earrings = $36.00

Eight Sixty Dress = $138.60 House of Harlow Necklace = $57.50 Lily and Laura Bracelets = $12.00 (each) — Eight Sixty Dress = $138.60
House of Harlow Necklace = $57.50
Lily and Laura Bracelets = $12.00 (each)

Flying Tomato = $45.00 Sunglasses = $16.00 Marlyn Schiff Bracelets = $18.00 (each) Urban Expressions Clutch = $60.00 Marlyn Schiff Earrings = $36.00 — Flying Tomato = $45.00
Sunglasses = $16.00
Marlyn Schiff Bracelets = $18.00 (each)
Urban Expressions Clutch = $60.00
Marlyn Schiff Earrings = $36.00

LUXE ANGEL BOUTIQUE

High Low dress by Lace & Whiskey $99 Wedges $59 — High Low dress by Lace & Whiskey $99
Wedges $59

Lace back top by Bishop & Young $79

Lace back top by Bishop & Young $79

Veronica M maxi dress $129 Necklace by CeleneStones $89 — Veronica M maxi dress $129
Necklace by CeleneStones $89

Romper from Lace & Whiskey $99 Necklace by CrleneStones $58 Bracelets by Hill & Taylor $24 — Romper from Lace & Whiskey $99
Necklace by CrleneStones $58
Bracelets by Hill & Taylor $24

KK BLOOM

MINKPINK set // top $70 skirt $70

Charlie Jade - Pastel Aztec Tank $110 — Charlie Jade – Pastel Aztec Tank $110

BB Dakota - Zoya Twill Dress $90 http://www.kkbloomboutique.com/products/ocean-kaleidoscope-dress — BB Dakota – Zoya Twill Dress $90
BUY NOW

BB Dakota - Heath Blouse $80 http://www.kkbloomboutique.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/blue-shade-top — BB Dakota – Heath Blouse $80
BUY NOW

MONKEE’S OF CHARLOTTE

Trinajumpsuit — Trina Turk, Zadie Jumpsuit, $398

Essentialtop — Essentiel Lonkie Top $178, AG Jeans Legging Ankle Grey $205

JBdress — Julie Brown Livie Dress $260, Tory Burch Aurora Thong Sandal $375

Essentialblackandwhitedress — Essentiel Short Sleeve Dress $358, Schutz Enida Heel $170

Essentialorangeprintdress — Essentiel Largettho Dress $275, Joie Larissa Wedge $275

LOTUS

Rocky Romper by Show Me Your MuMu - $146 — Rocky Romper by Show Me Your MuMu – $146

Meow Mini - $52 — Meow Mini – $52

Little Muse Floral Romper - $56 — Little Muse Floral Romper – $56

Print Drape Dress - $56 — Print Drape Dress – $56

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