Nowadays, I think you can get away with wearing ANYTHING. I have seen some crazy/questionable/interesting outfits and I always end up thinking, “huh, that’s kind of cool”. I guess I have been feeling a need to try something a little different and fun. So why not pair polka dots and stripes together?!
WARNING:
I know that I’m breaking several fashion “rules” in this post such as pairing stripes with another pattern AS WELL AS wearing horizontal stripes, which, in theory, can make you look wider. Whatever, when I break one rule, I go crazy and break ’em all 😉
I was quite surprised when I turned to my closet to find I had a lot of items with either stripes or polka dots. I was even more surprised to put them together and have them look cute!
(Well, I think so anyway)
(sunglasses: proof wood eyewear, top: forever21, pants & necklace: gift from husband (china) shoes:thrifted)
Try something bold by wearing only stripes and polka dots like the look above. Or you can be more subtle like the look below.
Only the shoes and scarf have polka dots while the shirt is striped. Having a solid color of pants or bottoms really help break up the outfit. And, is more acceptable to the so dubbed fashion rules.
And I apologize, this is like the 4th post using these white pants. I think I really like them.
(scarf: ?, shirt: forever21, pants: marshalls, shoes: toms)
I found that wearing colors in the same color scheme is what made this work. The first outfit was based off of primary colors while this one is obviously shades.
(sunglasses: proof wood eyewear, shirt: H&M, belt: forever21, dress: marshalls)
I want to know what you think. Does this work? Or is this is big no no? What fashion rules are you going to break this summer?
Frolicking Night Owl says
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Robin @ tansydolls.blogspot.com says
You look adorable. I think I might look a bit of a mess. Heh…but perhaps I could go with the subtle look. 😉
Melinda Ruesch says
i LOVE the looks! where is that cute headband from??? or scarf i guess i should say? how did you get it to look so cute like that?
darlene says
Hi Melinda! Thank you for your sweet comment. I honestly don’t remember where I got the scarf.. I think my husband gave it to me when we were dating. To tie it like that, fold it in half and wrap around your head. Tie it in a knot. One end will be a loop. Pull the loose end through the loop and secure it with a bobby pin, or it will stay on it’s own. TA DA!
denise says
honestly, I hate the first outfit simply because i don’t like the pants design in general. BUT i love the last photo with the black and white striped skirt with the polka dot shirt, very cute!
Leigh says
The second two outfits are really cute and the last is definitely my favorite! I don’t like the first at all ~ sorry but it looks like you are stepping out in your pj’s.
Liliya says
I like all the outfits and am amazed that they actually work together. All the outfits are nice except for the 3rd one. I think it would look better if the shirt was black with white dots instead of white with black dots. It would be easier on the eyes I think. Well, at those that’s my opnion, but overall your outfits are great!
Sara says
Hi! I just discovered this blog. Personally, I do not like the first outfit. But I LOVE the other two, especially the last one!
Cam says
It’s funny to read the comments, because the first outfit is my favourite of the bunch, hands down.
Robynn Berger says
I think they are all cute!! It depends where you wear them. Mixing of the patterns works because the colors go together, but also makes it more casual, which is just fine if that is what you are going for.