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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Understanding the Basics
• Method 2 of 2: Trying to Combine Flawless Drawings

Feel free to change your style by learning how to mix different patterns on your clothes? Combining solid and floral or striped and polka dots is a fresh way to bring more options to your wardrobe or home decor. Start with step 1 to learn how to blend designs into clothes without breaking the rules of style.

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Method 1 of 2: Understanding the Basics

1. 1 Repeat colors. The most important thing to remember when combining designs into clothing is that they must have at least one common color. By repeating the colors of different wardrobe items, you will help these designs complement each other, not contradict. Colors can combine two completely different designs and turn them into something that seems to have been created for each other!
   • One way to repeat the colors in a design is to select two designs with one dominant color. For example, you might have a lime-colored striped skirt and something with a turkish cucumber pattern on the same lime background.
   • For a bolder look, choose a non-dominant color in one design and match it with the color of your second design. For example, if you have a rose-tinted ikat pattern on fabric, combine it with pink-checked clothing.
   • The colors don't have to be exactly the same, but they should be close enough to make it clear that they should go together.
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   Arrange pictures strategically. Kaylee Hewlett, a fashion and lifestyle expert, says: “There are a lot of tricks when it comes to patterns and colors. Prints are really distracting, so you can use them to hide areas of your body that you don't want to draw attention to. "

   
   
2. 2 Take a large drawing and a small one. If you have too many prints of the same size, your outfit or home decor may end up looking intrusive. Think about patterns in terms of their size, and choose large and small patterns to combine together. Drawings in a range of different sizes create visual harmony, not a headache.
   • For example, if you have a skirt with a large floral pattern, try pairing it with a thin striped top or top.
   • If your sofa is in a large check, use pillows with a smaller pattern.
3. 3 Follow the 60-30-10 rule. If you're mixing three different designs, aim for a large design to fill up to 60 percent of your outfit, an average design size to 30 percent of your outfit, and the smallest design to make up the remaining 10 percent of your outfit as an accent. This balances the overall look of the drawings, and they do not overwhelm.
   • For example, you could wear a maxi skirt with a large floral pattern, a T-shirt with a medium stripe pattern, and a necklace with a small colorful pattern.
   • In your home, try combining a large, large patterned wallpaper with a medium-sized chair or sofa and accentuating small patterned pillows or lampshades.
4. 4 Use solid colors to dilute the patterned items. Sometimes two things with a pattern just need something solid to dilute them. Pick one color that matches the designs and place it between the two designs, rather than layering one design on top of the other. This gives the eye a chance to rest, rather than bouncing back and forth between annoying drawings.
5. 5 Mix two similar patterns. Drawings that are similar in scale but differ in color can go well with each other.This is a great way to blend designs, especially when you want to change from a solid color "uniform" after a day at the office, to bright prints for the weekend.
   • For example, if you have a peach-colored top with white polka dots, try pairing it with a black skirt with white polka dots.
   • At home, try working with 2-3 different cage designs in the same room.
6. 6 Mix bright patterns with low contrast. Another great way to combine a variety of prints is to choose one that is bright and another with a low level of contrast, such as an ikat pattern as a neutral tone. This allows you to create an interesting, finished look without using too many overwhelming colors or patterns.

Method 2 of 2: Trying to Combine Flawless Drawings

1. 1 Treat stripes as neutral. Stripes are so easy to pair with other prints that they can also be seen as neutral, like denim or black. When you're at a loss as to how to combine a complex design with a different pattern, just pick your favorite color from the ones in the image and find a striped version of it to add as a second layer. Believe it or not, stripes can be easily combined with everything from Turkish cucumber, ikat to polka dots, so when in doubt, keep striped items in your reserve.
2. 2 Combine polka dots with a checkerboard or stripes. Round polka dots offset straight checkered lines and stripes, adding interest to any outfit or room. Choose large peas and small lines or large lines and small peas, but remember that it is best not to mix two patterns of the same size.
3. 3 Combine two types of animal prints. Style connoisseurs often say animal on animal is a great way to mix designs. Animal prints like leopard spots and tiger stripes naturally look great together. Don't be afraid to use contrasting colors when mixing similar animal patterns.
4. 4 Mix and match black and white patterns. You can't go wrong if you mix two different black and white patterns, so this is a great option for those new to the art of pattern combination. Black and white polka dots look great with black and white stripes or checks. Black and white colors in patterns always look very bright and bold.
5. 5 Use accessories to make it easier to mix different patterns. If you're just not sure if these floral trousers with a Turkish cucumber tops will look good, try experimenting with combining patterns using accessories. For example, introduce a bold new pattern to your wardrobe with a scarf or belt instead of a blouse. Wear a pair of patterned earrings rather than buying a flashy vest to see how the colors work together. At home, use a variety of pillows, photo frames, and rugs before splashing out on new wallpaper or upholstery on your sofa. Once you get used to mixing and matching patterns, you will get a feel for what works and what doesn't.