Happy Friday, darlings!
It’s been a long, long week so I’m very happy that the weekend is almost here – yay! Tomorrow, I’m driving up to see my sister and adorable niece for her first birthday! I can’t wait 🙂 You all know how much I love my floral prints, but did you know that you can wear different prints together to create a fun, bold look? I promise, it’s not as hard as it sounds. Read below to see how to mix floral prints like a pro!
How to Mix Floral Prints Like a Pro
Floral Prints Outfit Details
Review Australia Bow Top c/o | Review Australia Floral Skirt c/o | Review Australia Floral Coat c/o | Boden Lilac Heels c/o (also seen in this post) | Gigi New York Handbag c/o ( love this one!)
When people think of darker floral prints, they immediately think fall or winter. While I do agree that darker prints look amazing in cooler weather, that’s not to say that you can’t wear it in the spring as well! I, personally, typically go for lighter florals, but this skirt and coat were hard to pass up. This black floral skirt is so classy and perfect for work or a dressy occasion. The fabric is divine and I am just obsessed with the gorgeous print with flowers in the prettiest purple hue. I paired it with a lighter weight top to make it seasonally appropriate. The voluminous bow was the first thing that caught my eye! The ruffled sleeves and color are an added bonus. They pair perfectly together as well as separately with other pieces. For chilly evenings out, I would pair this ensemble with this stunning floral coat! Plus it works great for work to date night scenarios and you only have to change one piece 😉
Tips to Mix Floral Prints in Your Outfits
You might have already noticed, but both the skirt and the coat are in completely different prints! Sure, they are both on dark backgrounds and have similar colored floral prints, but they are both entirely different. Mixing florals is a bit harder than other prints like stripes or polka dots because they can be so complex. This one works well because:
1.) They are both in the same color family. When you mix floral prints, I would choose ones that have at least one color in common (unless you are mixing black and white with a colored print). In this case, the black and purple are the commonalities and are so similar that from afar almost look the same.
2.) They are both different sizes. Ideally, you would have one small print and one larger print. The small print is more busy while the larger print has a bit more breathing room allowing for a seamless mix. For this, I mixed a medium floral with a large floral and kept the rest of my outfit fairly simple.
3.) There are solid colors styled with it. When you mix prints, adding solid colors can break it up a bit making it less busy looking (unless that’s what you’re going for). I did this by adding a solid colored blouse, handbag and heels in varying shades of pink. I purposely drew the initial color out of the floral prints, but chose differing shades of the hue that I thought would compliment it.
Now you know how to mix floral prints! For simpler patterns like polka dots and stripes, you can actually mix two different colors together (complementary colors, supplementary colors or different hues from the same color family) OR different sizes in the same color OR both! You can even mix different types of prints. For example, simple prints look perfect more complex ones (stripes with polka dots, stripes with florals, polka dots with florals, etc). For most people, two mixed prints work well but if you’re feeling sassy, feel free to mix three or more! And if bold prints aren’t your think, you can always mix in some printed accessories!
What is your favorite print to mix?
xo
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Last week’s most clicked on look was…
This top is calling my name! Love how she styled this outfit!
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It’s great to see flower outfits everywhere and your’s is perfect! Elegant, delicate … beautiful color … superb!
Enjoy a great week-end xx
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Thank you so much Louis!
Another adorable outfit you have here dear! Love your play of pink here. That top is so pretty on you, the skirt has some really cute floral details too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Those prints look lovely together! I really need more florals in my wardrobe so I can try this kind of thing 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Hope that you have been having a lovely week and you have a great weekend ahead of you! 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
Thank you so much Mica!
Love this mix of dark and light colors in these prints! Thanks for the tips and for the link up!
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Thank you so much Kathrine! Of course!
You showed this perfectly, Liz!! And i love how you made the dark floral summery!! Just gorgeous!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Amazing look…I love the mix of light and dark shades in the prints! Enjoy this long weekend!
Great tips Lizzy! I love dark florals and hadnt thought about mixing two together. This is great! xx
Love these tips, you always mix your patterns so well. I hope your niece has a wonderful birthday!
Have a great weekend!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Loving your outfit! Love the colors and pretty rose prints. Thanks for sharing and hosting 🙂
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Liz, this is perfectly paired with the mixed florals! I love these colors, too. Such a gorgeous outfit. Have a wonderful weekend with your sister and niece!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
What a pretty skirt! I love the print, and the mix of florals! Thank you for the feature!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Of course! Loved your outfit!
You look amazing as always
Great tips for mixing florals!
xo Jules
I’ll mix a floral with another print, but I never thought to pair two florals—thanks for the tips!
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Thank you so much Cheryl!
I love your style. Very original and you show it beautifully in your blog. Super cute!
Thank you so much Chimara!
This is such a beautiful outfit! I am loving the bright colors and the beautiful floral prints! These tips will be so helpful for when the weather stays warm!
I have always been leery of mixing prints…I guess I should give it a try! These look great on you.
Love how colourful and lush your outfit! Really pretty and very stylish. Floral on floral definitely works for you 🙂 x
I LOVE these purple hues and these florals mixed together are perfection!
Girl, this skirt is so adorable! So perfect for spring + summer 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Wow, this looks amazing together – nice one Lizzie. Jacqui Mummabstylish
This outfit is perfect on you! I love all the pink.
Thank you so much Stephanie!
You really are a pro at this! I wish I could do it as pretty and effortlessly as you!
Love the idea of keeping everything in the same color family – great tips love!
xx, Danielle
Thank you so much Danielle!
I am loving this whole look and all of your tips for mixing floral prints like a pro! Thanks for sharing. Mixing prints is one of our faves, I love mixing stripes with any print.
xo, Lydia
Thank you so much Lydia!
You’re a pro at mixing all prints, floral or not! Thanks for sharing these tips. Florals is one of the prints I struggle with the most.
Darling look and I love the matching coat!
I’m loving all the pink and floral vibes here
Thank you so much Avani!
I’ve never seen a floral coat quite like that one. Wow, girl — it’s amazing.
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These floral prints go together really well.
Fabulous look. Love teh color and teh print. matching coat is perfect touch!
Thank you so much Rita!
These are excellent tips! And of course they are – coming from the queen of floral prints! You look lovely!
So pretty in pink!
Thank you so much Amanda!
That floral skirt is so beautiful! Love the purse to match it too.
Thank you so much Avery Ann!
You look so adorable!
The perfect print mix here! Love that top as well!
The floral skirt is so cute! I love that you paired it with the pink heels and that gorgeous coat!
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Beautiful floral prints! The skirt and coat go together so well. I love your pink bag! Such a pretty outfit.
Emma xxx
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This look is absolutely gorgeous and I love the feminine skirt. So pretty!
Thank you so much Kristina!
Mixing prints can be so overwhelming but you defiantly make it doable with these tips. Love this pink top on you too!
XOXO
Elizabeth Keene
http://www.akeenesenseofstyle.com
Eek I love that floral! Such a pretty skirt too!
Thank you so much Kasey!
such a perfect pink look, love the florals!
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Thank you so much Cheryl!
Love that pretty in pink look! You look like a Barbie 😀
Aww Thank you so much Sayantini!
Aww Thank you so much Greta!
Love the combination of outfit! I love the color and floral print. You look lovely!
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