The clash:
Throw away your fashion hand books and forget everything you
know about what clothes should be worn together, because pattern clashing is
huge right now. In fact it’s bigger than huge, it’s massive. We all love our
trusty little black dress, it’s a wardrobe staple after all, but the time has
come to give it a rest and be bold!
Take a look at the catwalk and you’ll get hit by a pattern avalanche
of clothes from different designers, creating the perfect opportunity to mix
them together and create a masterpiece. At the autumn/winter 2012 shows Marc
Jacobs did paisley, Henry Holland did dog tooth, Mary Katrantzou and McQueen
did florals. I love the idea of being
able to mix two pieces together, that would usually never come within a few
meters of each other, and them looking absolutely fabulous, as well as totally on
trend. With tons of both high-end and high-street stores stocking patterned
pieces this season, it really is the clash takeover.
It can be a daunting prospect, going against your style instinct,
but the end results will be worth it. Trust me. It took me a while to get used
to the idea of clashing being good, so if your still feeling a bit dazed and
you’re not sure how to create this look, here’s how I would wear the trend:
Do these clothes clash?
Bethany Paige x
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(Best high-street store for this look - River Island)
All outfits were created using ASOS fashion finder)
