Layering Print on Print Trend Pose Off- Comment to Win!

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Monday February 27, 2012 by ChickAdvisor Team

Stripes and polka dots? Plaids and florals? Animal print and tweed? Mixing prints and patterns may be a traditional fashion no-no, but here at ChickAdvisor, we're a bit rebellious and never one to play by the rules. So, we decided to do a little fashion rule breaking by layering prints on prints, creating quirky, one of a kind looks.

While being able to pull off these print mixes may seem like a daunting task, we're here to help you break it down. We also took inspiration from this, to help us co-ordinate and style ourselves.

Mandy

Mandy used not only patterns but textures in her outfit. With a cable knit sweater, a plaid shirt, leather shorts and polka dot tights, Mandy has an edgy and funky look. Mandy follows a good rule of thumb for wearing prints: match your print size to your frame. Because Mandy is petite, she wears smaller prints as to not overwhelm her figure.

Michelle

Michelle went all out with her layered prints ensemble and we love the results! Though she's mixed florals, polka dots, stripes and houndstooth, Michelle works this look because she's kept it all in the same colour family. This look is perfect for springtime and we're especially crushing on those fabulous printed pants!

Alexandra

Alexandra keeps it fairly simple for her look, adding touches of prints and patterns here and there. She goes for a more conservative look by using a monochromatic palette then adding a basic tweed jacket over top. Her leopard print booties (which you may recognize from this pose off) are a statement item for the entire look.

Which one of these looks do you like the best? Leave a comment with your top pick by March 4th to win!

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112 Comments

	on Feb 29, 2012 cmo84 223 said: Mandy is best dressed by far, though I think that if this is a "pose-off", her pose shouldn't include showing off where the polka dots stop and the booty support starts. I would prefer Michelle with a solid bottom, as I think it works from the waist up. Alexandra is cute, but her polka-dot top blends in to her skinny jeans, leave a bit of a blah feeling. Also, LMFAO wants those shoes back.
	on Feb 29, 2012 takanikki 1,997 said: Love Michelle's, it's so unique. :)
	on Feb 29, 2012 Andrea Horning said: I like Mandy's mix up the best! :)
	on Feb 29, 2012 annabelle807 316 said: I love these outfits - for me, Mandy's outfit works the best. The gold matches with the warm tones of the cable-knit sweater and the entire lower body is swathed in neutrals so it balances the look out. The plaid provides just a little bit of interest with the complementary colours (the hint of blue & the orange look surprisingly good together in this instance!) It's also nice to see that the polka-dot nylons were brought out - they keep the legs from looking too exposed but show a little bit of skin and sexiness anyways. Those heels are also fab! The look I liked the least was definitely Alessandra's. Her look was a bit too one-toned (too much blue, grey). It had the potential to look so much cuter if it was paired with a coloured scarf or blazer!
	on Feb 29, 2012 zappazoe 659 said: I love Mandy's look! The plaid with that sweater, and the dots on the tights = fabulousness!
	on Feb 29, 2012 nipmouse 184 said: I like Mandy's outfit best.
	on Feb 29, 2012 Chikky 596 said: I can see myself wearing an outfit similar to Alexandra's, its modern and stylish and not over the top with the prints. I LOVE the shoes by the way!
	on Feb 29, 2012 Glogirl 554 said: I like Alexandra's look!!
	on Feb 29, 2012 assia 1,118 said: Like the Mandy's look.
	on Feb 29, 2012 PG2011 504 said: Mandy for sure.