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| Inspiration: Shopbop |
I have several inspiration photos saved that mix dark polka dots with leopard, and finally decided to give it a try with my own clothes. Initial attempts did not yield good results (I also have a navy polka dot skirt that I tried with leopard shirts). But I was surprised at how much I liked this top and skirt together, especially with the gray tones mixed in. Would you ever attempt polka dots and leopard?
Shirt: J.Crew, $45
Skirt: c/o Style by Marina (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Belt: Gap, $3
Shoes: Banana Republic, $50 (similar, similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2, 3
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| Piperlime / Lauren Conrad / Free People Urban Outfitters / Old Navy Hurley / Forever 21 / Forever 21 |
Love polka dots, love leopard, but nope, I wouldn't put them together :)
ReplyDeleteLove how this look came out!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Leopard and Lillies
great example of pattern mixing. Might be too loud for my workplace setting but I love it on you! xo
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I mixed animal print with stripes but not yet with polka dots must try next. Love it.
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I like polka dots and leopard paired together, but in smaller doses. Like a polka dot top and leopard heels or a polka dot top and leopard scarf. I feel like it needs something to break it up so it's not too crazy, lol! Heather
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! I would totally do (or at least try) this. I think that with mixing patterns, sometimes big is the way to go, or else it has the potential to look like you put the wrong pattern on, hehe. This looks great!
ReplyDeletei don't think i'd ever be able to wear this, but i do see some of what you're saying - the gray tones and the mix works pretty well!
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Whoa! That's definitely not something I would have thought of. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI do like them together. But to me, with any pattern mixing it should be in different sizes. I like their photo. But I feel the 2 designs in your outfit are too close in size. Do you have a smaller polka dot to try? (Sorry, my old interior design degree coming out....)
ReplyDeleteWow, great outfit, you look georgeous! I especially love the blouse!
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I appreciate mixing polka dots and leopard, but it's not for me. I feel like every other guy I know would respond with a "what are you wearing?" because guys don't understand matching/mismatching.
ReplyDeleteI have a top very similar to the one in this post except it's a half button down with no ruffles. I just wanted to share that it goes surprisingly well with these pants: http://www.express.com/stella-colored-brushed-sateen-legging-green-47936-30/control/show/3/index.pro the color in the picture doesnt quite match how they look in person. I can't wait to wear them together.
As usual, I like your version of the inspiration better than the inspiration itself. Mixing prints can be tricky and I think you nailed the right combo. I'm not very good at pattern mixing, but certainly appreciate it when I see it done right.
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit. I would have never thought to pair leopard with polka dots but it works. I'm loving polka dots.
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its bold, but it works really well. good for you, mondays should be bold!
ReplyDeleteamanda
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Not a fan but I think the inspiration works better because there is more contrast with print size and color than in your version, just my 2 cents.
ReplyDeletei think this is my favorite combination! I have a dark polka dot shirt that I pair with a leopard belt and leopard flats and i love how it looks!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely wear the two patterns together. It is a bold look but those who are afraid can tone it down by wearing one of the patterns as an accessory - for example, a polka dot blouse with a neutral dark bottom and leopard pumps.
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I really love this outfit but don't have the courage to pull it off. Actually, I'm not sure it would really be my style at all - It's even a step for me to wear one piece of loud print! I would probably do that top with a pair of dark wash skinny jeans.
ReplyDeleteCharlee Anne @ thepreppygraduate.com
I considered scale, but the patterns in the inspiration are both smaller than mine and are also close in size to each other, too. This is my only dark polka dot shirt and leopard skirt, but for some reason I like them together!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!
ReplyDeletea little retro ish. not horrible
ReplyDeletexo cassy
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I would totally rock polka dots and leopard! I love pattern mixing. You totally nailed this look!
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I plan to try a similar look! I pinned this look which got me interested.
ReplyDeleteHey, check out this pin on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/47006389832503848/
I love doing polkadots and leopard print... pattern matching in general is such a wonderful thing to play around with in a wardrobe!! :)
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Love this mixed print combo!
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I'm not sure about it. Maybe with a smaller polka dot print? Cute shoes though! :)
ReplyDeleteXO Nat
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This was such a risky chance to take with taking two very different prints and putting them together. I think it was a good mix though! I like how the top is flowy but the skirt is more fitted plus because it's not such a wild cheetah prints. It makes a bold statement.
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I like the mix of two patterns, but I think they're almost too similar. I'd go with a smaller dot print on top if I were to try it. Your look is fun!
ReplyDeleteI don't see this really working in the real world as my co-workers would believe my power went out which is why my clothes don't match. Unfortunately I think pattern mixing (besides the tame versions) will probably never catch on in (most) environments where pencil skirts and blouses are the norm.
ReplyDeleteOut of curiosity, why are the only two options for reactions "like it" or "love it"? Couldn't you have an option, say, as in the Kohl's dressing room where there's a "leave it" option? Since your blog isn't a personal fashion blog, and more of a testing of styles to see what works in the real world, I think it would make more sense to have something like that to really gauge people's reactions to see how an outfit works in real life.
ReplyDeleteI like polka dots; don't like leather. I don't own any pieces in either pattern but if I did I wouldn't mix them. However, that's my personal preference because I do like the way it looks on you. I just don't think I could carry off a look like this with confidence. And BTW your version is a lot prettier than the inspiration. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhoops! I meant leopard, not leather :-)
DeleteTo be honest, I set those up so long ago that I kind of forgot they were there. I can't imagine having a "leave it" or other negative option though. I've always been taught to only say something if you have something nice to say, and I want this to be a positive, upbeat place to talk fashion! :-) There's a way to say that something isn't your style while still being nice! Maybe a "not my personal style" button would work. :-)
ReplyDeleteAs someone else mentioned, I think I would mix patterns but only if the patterns were on different scales (i.e. smaller polka dots). It's such a risky fashion trend that I have a hard time trying it for fear of failure (in this case, a fashion flop would be so easy, at least for me).
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The top, belt, shoes and skirt matches well. It is a creative dress combination.
ReplyDeleteGreat print on print ensemble!
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Fun....love the look/combo. Great looking and very chic!
ReplyDeleteLike the top.....like the skirt.....but not together!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this outfit! The skirt is so cute. I would have never thought of matching these two pieces together, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteUsually like your outfits, not this one.
ReplyDeleteI just bought the Old Navy dress....how would you suggest I style it? Shoes, jewelry etc.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I love this outfit - you inspired me to try this combo for myself!
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Fun mix!
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