How to Pair Florals with Other Patterns

Follow these basics to successfully mix patterns without causing a colorful eyesore

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How to How to Pair Florals with Stripes

Do: Use clean, graphic stripes to counterpoint curvy, flowing prints.
Don’t: Use stripes with very detailed, eye-scrambling lines — they’re too busy.

February 2007

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