Print with Print: How to Mix Patterns and Look Stylish

Many people believe that prints should always be paired with something solid. But that’s not true. Prints can be beautifully combined with other prints, and this often looks even more interesting and modern.

✨ The main rule — different scales
One of the easiest ways is to combine a large print with a small one. For example:
•    large florals + small polka dots;
•    wide stripes + narrow stripes;
•    large checks + small checks.

This technique creates balance: one pattern becomes the background, and the other — the accent.

✨ A unifying color
Even if the prints are different in style, they will look harmonious if they share a common color. For example, if your skirt has red in its pattern and your top has red elements in a different print, the look will come together.

✨ Mixing print styles
•    Geometry + organic: stripes or checks pair perfectly with florals or oriental motifs.
•    Animal print + animal print: leopard can work with zebra (or snake, tiger) — or even with another leopard, but in a different color palette.
•    Same style prints: checks with checks, but in different scales or fabrics, look stylish and fresh.

✨ Texture matters too
If two prints are similar, contrast can come from the material. For example, velvet with a pattern and light chiffon with another print.

🎭 Conclusion
Mixing print with print is not a mistake — it’s actually a way to create a bolder, more modern look. The key is to play with scale, color, and texture.