When choosing your outfit in the morning, it is guaranteed that you go through a lengthy checklist that ultimately does not aid the creative process of styling. The top question is “does it match?”. But, over the years, a trend has been receiving more attention than usual. In the early 2000s, we started to experiment with overlapping unusual patterns together. With that being said, the trend is most definitely more of a modern take on floral, zebra, and tie-dye prints.
Sure, you may feel uncoordinated, but the moment only lasts for as long as you decide. More and more people are taking the bold move to the streets, so you are not alone!
A pro tip includes a crucial first step: begin with a uniform color (same shade color for both the top and pants or shorts). This is a shortcut to rocking the newly discovered trend of “clashing”. Many brands introduced matching sets these past three years in response to the looks of elite fashion-influencers. Take a look on online stores like Zara, SKIMS, and more mutual stores like Target. Would you be more convinced that matching sets tend to extract both confidence and comfort?
As you gradually warm yourself up to dressing ‘outside the box’, start adding in patterns on patterns. Whether it be a calm floral unit or vibrant shapes, try combining two of one style. You eventually reach a comfort level (which will always be tested in fashion) to pair one of each together.
Thrifting is an advanced form of shopping now-a-days. Sometimes finding pieces that match each other perfectly or other items in your closet can be almost utterly impossible. At this point, you should stretch farther than ever before. In order to utilize both your purchase and your belongings, create a look with the two. Fashion is different, it is short of “normal”.
Example ONE: A thrifted oversized, floral sweater paired with a maxi floral dress you bought. The sweater could be thrown over the shoulders or worn completely.
Example TWO: A thrifted oversized, floral sweater paired with brown leather pants from your closest. This combination, if worn properly, can imply you are both innovative and willing to branch out of the casual.
Example THREE: A thrifted oversized, floral sweater paired with a mini-skirt with smaller circles printed on. Combining the opposite patterns will attract the eyes of passersby.
Unlike any other time period, these last fews years display a sense of abstract art within fashion. We add bright colors, we add conceptual designs, we layer; we combine ideas that are rather antonyms compared to other eras.