I Love Prints

Hi Loves!

If you didn't know, I love prints! Like, I really, really like prints. This one from Fabric Mart is one of my favorites. It's an ITY knit in an ethnic print.

Normally, I would have made a dress. This time, I decided to do something a little different. I see these wardrobe patterns all the time. Sometimes, I think that's old ladyish. Other times, I'm like it would be cool to have a few coordinating pieces. Well, I saw See N Sew B6368 and decided it would be a good one for me try with a printed knit. It's an easy pattern that can create great wardrobe building pieces. Here's a link to my full pattern review.

I styled these 2 pieces 3 ways with a pencil skirt I made a few years ago (review of another skirt I made from this pattern) and a RTW shirt I bought from Target (plus size version).

Look 1 Print on Bottom Top: Target Pants: B6368 Shoes: Charming Charlie
Look 2 Print on Top Top: B6368 Skirt: S1072 Shoes: Gift (Adrienne, Similar)
Look 3 Print All Over Top: B6368 Pants: B6368 Shoes: JustFab Purse: Erin Pouch

I really like look 3. I think I might try to style the top with a black and white polka dot skirt. It seems like a good attempt at mixed prints. What do you think?

How else would you style these pieces?

Until next time, Smooches!

DJ

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