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Hello beaus…
Have you ever thought of dressing in only strippes and prints ?And still look like a pro?
Then you have to know of how to clash prints like the fash pro you are. So ,on todays feature , we take a look at Racheal Wanjiru’s closet.
She is a student at JKUAT and bears a great fashion sense. So she shares her stippes-on-prints look and gives us absolute style goals.
Prints take a very playful approach to anyone’s dressing and will sweep the attention of everyone when you consider dressing in them. Thus, be sure of getting noticed, be it in a trashy way or a classic way when you go for this strippes-on-prints trend. Wanna know how to clash strippes and prints like a style pro? Then ride along…
4 TIPS ON CLASHING STRIPPES AND PRINTS LIKE A PRO
- Ensure one print stands out while the other acts as an accent.
Be it the strippes or the prints, opt for one to be dominant and stand out while the other only accentuates your style . This means that the accent shouldn’t come out so visibly. This will create a clean impression since attention will be driven to the bolder print.
Here, Rachael opts for her animal print tights which have boulder leopard prints that stand out while her stripped top only flatters her outfit. It is not largely considered as the pants.
- Mix prints and strippes of different dots and sizes.
She considered pants that are leopard prints while the top is stripped. As clearly seen, the thin strippes are further apart making them not to stand out too much while the leopard prints come out as quite large and close dots.
Thus, it is best to consider a mixture of large and small dots , strippes or prints as long as you mix them sublty ensuring that the dominant is boulder than accent.
- Opt for prints and strippes in the same color family.
Prints are sophisticated already ,so too much color is not advisable; It’ll make you look like some kindergarten girl! You could let them share a single color for some clean appearance than mixing too much colour which doesn’t come out so well considering you being a lady and not a girl!
I’d also advocate for darks and neutrals when wanting to clash strippes and prints. Colours like blacks , dark blues ,whites ,greys ,browns are so conservative unlike reds ,oranges ,yellows , greens which are too vibrant to even clash!
But if you’d want to clash vibrant colors, bear a monotone or monochrome. For example: pairing a red-and-black stripped skirt and pairing with a red-and-black polka dotted blouse. I swear it looks more of a suit but it’s way better than having to clash too much colors while the patterns are already clashing.
Rachael opted for color brown and for sure, dark brown is dominating her pants while light brown accentuates her top. As much as her top is also stripped white while her pants printed black too, it is a conservative look to not give credit too, right?
- Minimise on the accessories.
You’re are already sophisticated so accessorise subtly. Keep them in the same color family too and I’d advocate for smaller to chunky accessories for a balanced look!
She wore studs ,a bandana and black ankle boots only and yes, she has a perfectly balanced look, right?
And there you have it diva, go ahead and clash those strippes and prints like a style pro. You’ve loved Rachael’s Style?
Whole outfit- Thrifted.
Photography by Rich.
Please let me know in the comment section below…
Hugs!
Dalene.
Those Stripes looks Awesome. First I thought it was Zebra Stripes, but the minute I zoom the image figured out patterns are different. Good Job with this trend.
This is a nice trend I agree, making the accent subtle to make them blend well is key! Thanks for reading!
That killer prints…you look stunning and confident.Such a great fashion sense
Thanks a bunch! The strippes on prints really killed it.
I would have never thought to do this! And what a great post.
Thanks a bunch! Glad you got an option now…
You look absolutely beautiful! Great outfit, thank you for sharing 🙂
You’re welcome lol! The outfit is for sure great.
I think that it is fun to mix prints, after all style is about what is personal to you and reflects your identity the most. So from your mixing of prints I would say you would be a fun person to hang out with !
Ooh Ana, that’s so awesome..trust me, it’s so fun to hang around Rachael. She’s always cheerful!
Ahh I love the stripes with the leopard print! What a fab look! You look great!
Ooh thanks! Leopard prints with strippes look damn good!l
What an amazing outfit! I’m so tempted to look out for some leopard print now – I already wear a lot of stripes!
Haha! Please do so dear, leopard prints will never fall out of fashion! And you ain’t alone, I’m also inspired to stock more! Hah!
What a fun outfit! I love print mixing idea of your wardrobe! Brilliant and you are gorgeous!
Thanks! Clashing prints well comes out so fine..
Lovely idea and thats a rocking prints. How i wish I have confidence to wear animal prints. Looks gorgeous!
Leopard prints are somewhat always in trends and I need to have some in my almirah. Loved the way you’ve paired prints with stripes!
Glad you also love the look! Thanks!
I’m loving Rachel’s fun loving take on clashing prints. The clashing prints work well on her as all the colours are belonging to the same tonal family. Even the scarf in her hair includes all those brown tawny colours. This is why the outfit blends so well together . Lovely look.
Yeees! She chose colors that blend so well thus it came out so well.
I love mixing patterns and prints too, so needless to say I instantly fell in love with this look. The leopard pants are fabulous!
Oh thanks! Leopard prints are always admirable!
This looks great! I have never considered in depth how this look could work, but I’m loving it now that i see it in action!
Thanks! Glad you love the look, it’s indeed something to pull over…
This is a nice outfit and looking so good on you. Nice tips for someone looking to carry it well. The striped top might not suit everyone if compared with a plain one.
That’s for sure, it needs to be pulled out well, otherwise clashing wrongly might look messy
I love this look. I’ve always been scared to try and combine the two but I think I might have to try some of your tips!
I’m glad you love it. You can try it and be subtle.
I love to see when people match something that is considered to be ‘unmatchable’ and then when I decide to do that too, it always looks funny on me.:-)
Haha! It requires that bold attitude as well to mix the ‘unmatchable’…and being subtle
Great post! Bold fashion choice but it certainly paid off, you look amazing girl!
Thanks so much! This really worked
you look great love, loving the clashing prints. totally on trend.
Thanks a bunch! It sure is a trend
I love clashing prints too! You’ve picked two great choices and they work fabulously together. And thanks for the tips when choosing prints to wear together in the future.
Rosie
http://www.rosieromance.com
Thanks! They surely look great, glad you got some tips here and there…
This reminds me so much of my daughter’s style! She’s always putting together pieces that I’d never be bold enough to wear and always look terrific! Such a great idea to keep accessories to a minimum, as there’s already a lot going on with look.
Thanks Alison…seems you got a fashionista in your house already. Haha…
Rachael looks good in that cute clash. I’ll be sure to send you my look for a feature too
You are welcome to share your look in my email. She does look great!
Rachael looks so awesome…the clash is so subtle and nice. I’m glad she has shared styling tips
Yes she does…glad you’re inspired…thanks for reading!