Don't Play It Safe: How to Mix Prints like a Pro
Print mixing is a KiraGrace signature style. With the start of spring and summer on the horizon, itâs time to hit refresh on your look and energize your yoga clothes this season with bold, colorful, and surprising looks that will have you turning heads in your yoga class. Mixing prints might seem like a tricky trend, but we've got your back, girl! We promise it's easier than it looks and after learning these few simple secrets, youâll never want to go back to that all-black workout yoga wear wardrobe. There are so many prints we're obsessed with this season that are so fun to play with. From brights, neutrals, florals to stripes and dots, here are 5 ways to confidently mix and match your spring print wardrobe:
1. Use Leopard as a Neutral
Leopard prints are considered neutrals in the print-mixing world, as they go with almost anything. While leopard is a strong enough print to carry an entire look, pairing it with a dot print will create a harmonious balance between the two designs. Unexpected and unforgettable, the organic shapes and natural color palette of leopard compliment the bold, graphic shapes of the classic dot print to create a classic style with a wild touch. Your animal nature will be on display in this creative combo of yoga apparel, perfect for bringing out your wild side!
2. Polka Dots & Stripes
Stripes are another neutral that plays well with other patterns, especially in neutral black and white tones. Pairing them with small dots creates a whimsical feel and you can take this fun contrast even further by accenting the monochromatic look with a bold red headband or bright running shoes. Loving this look on Kathryn Budig as she gets her stretch on in the Grace Yoga Halter Crop Top in White Dot and the Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in Black Stripe.
3. Graphic and Florals
This look is one of our favorites. Florals are fun, flirty and feminine, and they scream springtime! However, if you want to balance out the feminine look, adding in a graphic pattern can round out your yoga clothes in a complementary and edgy manner. Itâs important to keep your color palette simpler when mixing two diverse prints, which again works well in the case of black and white. If youâre going for a full monochromatic look, make sure to pair a smaller print with a larger print to avoid a monotonous feel. Desiree Rumbaugh is all smiles in the Etched Floral Yoga Tight and the Grace Refined Yoga Cami in White Stripe while teaching a yoga class!
4. Stripes Over Animal Print
Stripes over an animal print are the perfect way to achieve a casual simplicity with an eccentric touch. Sticking to neutral stripes, like black and white, over a neutral leopard print, like a brown or gray, will tie together your prints without any color clashing. Your look will still come across as consistent, even though your patterns arenât.
5. Invert the Same Print
Working inverse colors is a great way to not overdo the print mixing in your outfit. Sticking to a single pattern family within your outfit is still fresh while playing it safe. By wearing a white top with black stripes and a black legging with white stripes, youâll still have an overall cohesiveness tying your outfit together.
Once youâve mastered these five ways to mix prints, feel free to be more adventurous with your style combinations. And donât overthink it! Some of the best outfits might just be spurred from a happy accident. Our last tip for mixing prints? Wear them with confidence! No one will question that gorgeous gal powering through pilates in polka dots and leopard print if sheâs wearing a smile on her face.
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If you liked this blog, check out our other blogs like: " What is the Difference Between Yoga Pants & Leggings?", or " 6 Essential Outfits to Up your Summer Style", "The Home Edit - 6 Outfits for Every Activity", and "6 things I wear when I work from home"
