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

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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![]() | I love how the girls personalized their looks to fit their look. Mandy's hair colour is SO against her clothes, it's like the 'statement' piece :-) Alexandra's look is beautiful and wearable, Mandy's look is the girl-I-wannabe but can't be. It's perfectly matched & chic, totally love it! But I pull it off no matter how badly I want to :-( . I guess since I can see myself in what Alexandra's wearing, I would pick her as my personal fav :-) |
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on February 27, 2012
prettyrainbow
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on February 27, 2012
Penguinsangel
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I am really liking Alexandra's! |
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on February 27, 2012
BlondeBrittany
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I like Mandy's look the best. All the colours in her outfit seemed to fit well together! |
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on February 27, 2012
midnightsun2288
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I like Mandy's. It is a little bit out of the box but still really cute! |
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on February 27, 2012
VickyHoang
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I am loving Alexandra's look! It's not over done and it just pops! |
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on February 27, 2012
beautyinfinitum
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Mandy and Alex! |
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on February 27, 2012
collifornia
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I like Mandy's look best. |
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on February 27, 2012
BarginQueen
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Mandy is the winner! I love the fact that she had the plaid sticking out of her cable knit sweater. With the polka dot pantyhose this created a well balanced look with a bit of girlie fun. Loved it! I found Alexandra use of prints too harsh as it's all dark and Michelle seemed to be all over the place, it wasn't well put together! |