Clashing Clothes: How to Rock the Trend (And Avoid Fashion Fails)

by Cornell Yule

Hey everyone, so today I wanted to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: clashing clothes. I know, it sounds crazy, right? But hear me out, I was reading some stuff online about how to put outfits together, and it got me thinking about how we can mix patterns and prints without looking like a total mess.

Clashing Clothes: How to Rock the Trend (And Avoid Fashion Fails)

So, I started with my usual stuff—you know, solid colors, mostly black and white. Then I remembered reading somewhere that the easiest way is to add a fourth piece. I picked a simple white T-shirt and jeans for my base outfit, which are my go-to for any day, really. Then I added my favorite pair of sneakers, because comfort is key. For the fourth piece, I found this patterned scarf my mom gave me.

I started by experimenting with the patterns in my closet. This one scarf has so many colors, it’s wild! I wrapped it around my neck, and honestly, it looked pretty cool with the plain tee and jeans. I felt like it added a nice pop of color.

Next, I dug around for a belt I hadn’t worn in ages. It’s got this funky animal print on it, which I thought might be too much, but I tried it on anyway. Surprisingly, it worked! The belt and the scarf didn’t clash as much as I thought they would. They kind of complemented each other, making the whole outfit look more put-together and, dare I say, stylish?

  • First, I made sure the colors in the prints had something in common. Even though the scarf and the belt are different prints, they both have some black in them, so that tied them together.
  • Then, I played around with the placement. The scarf around my neck and the belt around my waist created enough space between the patterns so they didn’t overwhelm each other.
  • Finally, I kept the rest of my outfit simple. The plain white tee and jeans helped balance out the busy patterns of the scarf and belt.

I even took a jacket from my closet—a denim one, because why not? I threw that on, and it just completed the look. It’s amazing how adding that fourth piece, whether it’s a jacket, a scarf, or a belt, can totally transform an outfit.

Honestly, I was pretty proud of myself. I managed to put together an outfit that was a bit out of my comfort zone, but it actually looked good. I wore it out to meet some friends, and they all loved it! They couldn’t believe I put it together myself.

Clashing Clothes: How to Rock the Trend (And Avoid Fashion Fails)

My Takeaways

So, here’s what I learned from this little experiment:

  • Don’t be afraid to mix patterns. Just make sure there’s some common element, like a color, that ties them together.
  • Adding a fourth piece can really complete an outfit. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy—just something that adds a little extra something.
  • Keep the rest of your outfit simple if you’re going to go bold with patterns. That way, the patterns can really shine without being too much.

I’m definitely going to keep experimenting with this. It’s fun to step out of your comfort zone sometimes and try something new. Who knows, maybe clashing clothes will become my new thing!

Anyway, that’s all for today. Let me know if you guys try this out, and what you come up with. I’d love to see your clashing clothes outfits!

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