1. Smaller print on larger print
If you are one of those girls who is nervous to try this trend, smaller print on larger (or vice versa) is the safest route. With these two prints together, the eyes focus more on the larger print for a relatively subtle effect.
Chambray Shirt: J.Crew
Bubble Necklace: J.Crew
Polka Dot Leggings: J.Crew
Brown Booties: H&M
2. Lines on lines
The second way to pull off this trend is to have two line patterns on top of each other. In this outfit, chevron lines are placed with plaid lines. The lines can go in either direction. These prints are similar in that they have black and white lines, but at the same time, they are completely different in a refreshingly bold way.
Necklace: Charming Charlie
Black Blazer: Anthropologie
Chevron Tank: Francesca’s
Plaid Leggings: Forever 21
Shoes: Tildon
3. The “match, match” color rule
The stripes and the cheetah print in this outfit have a mutual color to pull them together: off-white. All of the outfits in this article feature “the match, match” rule, but one of the main keys to pulling off this trend is to allow the prints to work together and not against each other.
Hat: H&M
Stripe Shirt: Madewell
Cheetah Skirt: Forever 21
Belt: Forever 21
Shoes: Vince Camuto
4. Floral on floral
With spring heading our way soon, this is one of the most fun ways to do the print-on-print trend. Although the floral patterns shouldn’t be the same, the trick to rocking the look is to have them be similar. Have one piece be less busy than the other, so you can be easy on the eyes in more ways than one.
Headband: Local Boutique
Floral Shirt: Lush
Floral Skirt: Forever 21
Belt: H&M
Shoes: Via Spiga
5. Just go for it
Lastly, it’s a new year, so don’t be afraid to find your own perfect recipe for a patterned ensemble. Be daring and fun, and don’t forget the main ingredient for a perfect outfit: confidence!
Shirt: Forever 21
Cheetah Pants: Forever 21
Shoes: Target
We at Her Campus Utah have shown you five ways you can wear print on print. Now it is your turn to go out and try it!