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How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro

    How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro | elyshalenkin.com | Mind Body Soul Stylist

    Now that it’s finally spring (YES!), many are turning towards their brighter, patterned pieces to lighten up their looks. And while these colorful clothes can be fun to wear, sometimes they pose a bit of a challenge when trying to pair them with the rest of your outfit.

    Here are a few tips on what to pair with patterned pants.
    How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro | elyshalenkin.com | Mind Body Soul Stylist
    Wear Stripes
    Stripes are almost like a neutral in that they pretty much go with anything. A smaller, thinner stripe will wear easier while a bolder, horizontal style will make more of a statement.

    How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro | elyshalenkin.com | Mind Body Soul Stylist
    Layer For Added Dimension
    When going busy on the bottom, you may prefer a simple shirt. In this case, choose a solid color on top, but add a layer underneath to balance the proportion.
    How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro | elyshalenkin.com | Mind Body Soul Stylist
    Colorpop On Top
    Pick one of the colors from your printed pants and put that up top. You’ll end up with a strong outfit that’ll make you look and feel amazing.

    How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro | elyshalenkin.com | Mind Body Soul Stylist
    Play With Prints On Prints
    There are definite limits on how to pair prints. In order to avoid going overboard keep one of the prints tiny in size. For example, a little polka dot looks supercute with a larger floral. Gingham is also usually also a safe bet in mixing prints. In general, if looking at your outfit induces a headache, you’ve gone too far.
    How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro | elyshalenkin.com | Mind Body Soul Stylist
    Go With A Graphic Tee
    Rather than going full on print on print, be a bit more subtle (sort of) and use the imagery of your top to make your best statement.

    How do you style your prints?

    (Images: QuirkyMusingsOfA20Something, ALittleDashOfDarling.com, InStyle, Pose.com, Refinery 29)

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    2 thoughts on “How To Style Printed Pants Like A Pro”

    1. I usually do a plain with a print. Note stripped (egads! Not my style). Or print with print. But I am the poster child for the WANTED posted for crimes against fashion!!! Comfort is my motto!

    2. Prints on prints can be tricky, and it’s definitely not for everybody. I like to be comfortable too…

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