Welcome back, CF readers! We are at the next installation of our High Fashion series. Last week I showed you the latest polka dot trend, always a welcome comeback in fashion.

This week we are looking at another pattern-based trend making a comeback: mixed prints. This artistic trend has been worn by both models on the runway and fashion influencers.

When done right, it can look so cool and editorial. I like how mixing a few unexpected prints can give you the “wow” factor and confidence of a brand new and daring piece, without spending a dime. It’s daring and not for the faint of heart, but that’s exactly how I like my fashion!

If you’re new to this trend, don’t worry – we’re breaking it down to basics of how to wear mixed prints , showing you mixed prints on the runways and on influencers, and providing you with a few cute mixed print outfits to get you started. Let’s jump right in!

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6 Tips and Tricks for Rocking Mixed Prints

• Try mixing patterns in the same color family. It’s easy on the eyes and pieces in similar hues look natural when paired together.
• Striped pieces are easy to mix and match with pretty much anything. I especially love pairing skinny stripes with florals!
• Leopard is a neutral in my eyes, so you have a lot of flexibility pairing that print with others.
• Look for muted prints. Patterns with backgrounds that don’t contrast too much with the featured design are more subtle, and will look cool paired with other prints.
• Mix two or even three prints, but I wouldn’t go over that. Four could look like some crazy wallpaper explosion happened on you.
• Be confident! The main thing to remember when wearing mixed prints is to pull it off like it’s no ‘big thang’. If you believe you look awesome, other people will, too.

And now for the fun part – below are three chic outfit ideas that will make rocking mixed prints look easy: