Prints have long been around and are going nowhere. They have a way of adding to the personality of the wearer.
Prints are good for every season and harmattan is no exception. After all, fashion is all about bringing your A-game and experimentation- knowing what works and doesn’t go. The following are tips and tricks for wearing prints this harmattan:
1. Add accessories
If wearing full prints on prints or mixing prints is not your thing, start with something very simple accessories. Try elevating your simple outfit with one staple print piece like a printed scarf, head-wrap, purse or even shoes. Then keep the rest of your outfit neutral.
2. Maintain the background of the print throughout the outfit
Basically, you want to place your print on an extended backdrop. This minimizes its intensity and makes the outfit feel bold but much less intimidating.
3. Layer it out over a muted base
Going for neutral tones or nudes can allow your print to totally steal the spotlight without being loud or overwhelming you in the process. Beige accessories or coveralls over a patterned outfit will bring your look together.
4. Just go all out
You can clash prints, making sure your outfit is truly unique. It can be tricky to pull off, a top tip is to put together the style of patterns or colours used so that the two prints you are planning on wearing together almost match, but not quite.