Mixed Prints
I have been a fan of mixed prints for ages. Plaid and polka dots, florals and stripes. Different patterns and different textures make an interesting mix.
I have not dabbled in mixing prints because I was afraid. Something that looks good on someone else might not be a good look for me. I admit it takes a bit of boldness to pull off this look.
I recently took two months off from work to help care for my aging Mother. I left my job with one outcome/outlook and returned with a totally different one. Carrying fornsomeone you love gives you a certain boldness and changes the way you look at and approach life. In the process of caregiving, I lost 20 pounds. This weight loss forced me to revisit a closet full of clothes that were too small (and some were too big).
I found a blouse and skirt "combo" from Talbots. I bought these pieces to go together yet I had never worn them.
I love them both equally - separately and combined. I took the plunge today and wore the outfit.
The top is adorable (which I find most of Talbot's clothes to be) and the skirt was just as adorable. I wouldn't call it mixed print - it's the same print but in reverse colors. The shirt is white and the skirt is black. The skirt and blouse have floral prints and birds in birdcages..which I adore. I love bird prints and bird motifs. I think it pulled together quite nicely and I'm a fan.
I have not dabbled in mixing prints because I was afraid. Something that looks good on someone else might not be a good look for me. I admit it takes a bit of boldness to pull off this look.
I recently took two months off from work to help care for my aging Mother. I left my job with one outcome/outlook and returned with a totally different one. Carrying fornsomeone you love gives you a certain boldness and changes the way you look at and approach life. In the process of caregiving, I lost 20 pounds. This weight loss forced me to revisit a closet full of clothes that were too small (and some were too big).
I found a blouse and skirt "combo" from Talbots. I bought these pieces to go together yet I had never worn them.
I love them both equally - separately and combined. I took the plunge today and wore the outfit.
The top is adorable (which I find most of Talbot's clothes to be) and the skirt was just as adorable. I wouldn't call it mixed print - it's the same print but in reverse colors. The shirt is white and the skirt is black. The skirt and blouse have floral prints and birds in birdcages..which I adore. I love bird prints and bird motifs. I think it pulled together quite nicely and I'm a fan.
Pardon the tennis shoes. I took this photo late in the day. I wore a nice pair of Cole Haan black cap toe pumps for most of the day. I was on my feet most of the day and had to change to my Puma tennis shoes.
It was a comfortable outfit and it runs a bit big if you ask me.
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