Feeling dotty

 I’ve been head over heels for mixing patterns.  Especially when it comes to polka dots.  Usually my go-to pattern for layering or mixing is stripes.  But lately, I’ve been gaga over mixing the two.

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Here are some ways that are inspiring me to incorporate dots into my style.

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These all came from Pinterest.  Except for that last one; how great does Amanda look?  She instagrammed this look yesterday and I couldn’t help but include it in my inspiration pix.

My favorite thing about these inspiration looks is that it incorporates everything from denim to slacks to maxi skirts to pencil skirts.  What a fun look!

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By Claire | Filed under fashion

  • Love the inspiration!! I am always a tad scared to pattern mix, but I love the polka dots paired paired with that red sweater and jeans – so cute!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

    • That’s one of my favorites too!

  • I’ve only tried pattern mixing once on my blog but it went pretty well so I may have to try a few more looks. I’ve always been a really big fan of polka dots so that one may have to be next!

    • I’m loving the polka dot look, too. I just don’t have as many options there as I do with stripes.

  • Ada

    I love polka dots, Claire. I am wearing them on 2 different outfits in today’s post, also. =)

    • This is the week of polka dots because I’ve seen them everywhere!!

  • Anonymous

    YES! I love mixed patterns, and I like the idea of incorporating inspiration pictures in a post like this, genius! Love your look :)

    • I have my moments every once in a while 😉 Actually, this was all I had to turn to because I wasn’t willing to brave the cold and wind to take my own pictures on Sunday!

  • Great looks! I love 5, 6, & 7.

    • I had to go back to see which ones were 5, 6 & 7! I really love the leopard shoes, distressed jeans and polka dots… mostly because I have the majority of those pieces in my closet.

  • I love all of the inspiration! I tried plaid and argyle together and it would have worked perfectly if the colors matched a little bit better. I can’t wait to try more pattern mixing now!

    • I’ve been trying to branch out into more pattern mixing too! It can be a little intimidating but it can also turn out really well!

  • Jana

    I love all of the pattern mixing going on in these photos! :)

    • Thanks Jana! Just trying to get on your level 😉

  • Great inspiration! I love the idea of mixing polka dots and stripes…might have to try this out!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

    • Yeah girl, do it! You could totally pull it off!

  • Gosh there are so many ways to dress up polka dots! I wish I had gone to Pinterest for more ideas because I am NEVER this creative! I love all those looks!

    • Shut up. That is NOT true. You always have great looks!

  • Kaitlyn

    I usually stay far away from polka dots.. But you found some cute looks that aren’t polka-overwhelming

    • Polka dots are like stripes – great for layering when you do it correctly!

  • Such awesome inspiration! I love ALL of them, and thanks for the shout out, you’re too sweet! xo

    • THANK YOU for the inspiration!! Yours is perfect!

  • i forgot how much I love polkadots until I read your post, i’ve gotta get some more for spring :)

    Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

    • Same here! I want to get more :)

  • I am obsessed with the polkas so YES to all of this!

    • I need to find more dots to wear!!

  • I had a polka dot phase last year! I might being spots again after seeing this post!

    • Yes! I need to add more polka dots to my look. I have two tops but that’s it! Officially on a mission!

  • So cute! I love the inspiration and how you made yours work with B+W, I find keeping the colors similar helps me at first. Eventually I branch out to more color. :) XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

    • You are so right – the same colors make it simpler. That’s where I’ll start!

  • I’m pretty sure polka dots are my love language. Love, love, love!!! XO

    • Haha! I need to expand my polka dots!!