The Glam Clothes Horse: How To Wear Bold Patterns

Hi everyone! This week had some crazy weather! Sunny and in the 70s one day, and SNOWING the next!!! However, I managed to document two spring outfits that have one thing in common-pattern! As much as I love wearing patterns, some of them can be very intimidating. However, as Tim Gunn would say, "Make it work!" Hope you are able to get some inspiration, enjoy! xo Tori

Stripes

In this look I am wearing a navy and white blazer with a white button up, a cream lace skirt, nude heels, a pearled handbag, and silver and turquoise earrings. If you have always admired the look of mixing two patterns, but don't know exactly where to start, then mixing a bold pattern with lace might be the way to go for you. Lace is by far the easiest pattern to mix, and it adds femininity to your outfit as well. As for the bold stripes on my blazer, I say just go for it! Just keep the rest of your outfit understated to let the blazer be the main focus.

Blazer: Target Blouse: NY&C Skirt: Old, Similar here. Purse: My Mom's, LOVE this lace clutch. Nude Heels: No longer available, Check out all of the well priced nude heels at Target!

The Patterned Jumpsuit

Anyone who knows me knows that I love a jumpsuit moment. I love this one, but every time I wear it, someone tells me "I could never pull that off." But really anyone can! Don't be afraid to try an all over pattern, they are so easy because all they need are simple accessories. So I guess the lesson I'm trying to teach with this outfit is never limit yourself, just try stuff on! You never know what you may end up loving.

Unfortunately, everything in this outfit is all clothes I have already owned for a while, so everything below will just be similar pieces to recreate the look.

Jumpsuits (all under $30) : Forever 21, Tobi, Target. Nude wedges: Forever 21, only $25! Leather jacket: NY&C, this one has similar feminine touches, like mine.