Leopard, Stripes, and My Red Cape

If you have always wanted to mix patterns, but you are unsure of how to do it, remember this: One of the easiest combinations to pattern mix successfully is stripes and leopard. To make it even easier, pair a black and white striped top with a leopard print scarf. Throw in a splash of red and you look like you have known what you are doing all along. No one would ever guess you had doubts.

For additional inspiration in pattern mixing combinations, check out here where I paired leopard with a splash of red, here where I combined a striped shirt with leopard shoes, and here where I wore a striped shirt with leopard sandals and a mixed animal print scarf.

Today I paired a black and white striped tunic over a midi length black knit pencil skirt. To keep the look long and lean, I opted for leg hugging knee high black wedge boots. Then I layered a long silver tassel necklace under my leopard print scarf, topped the whole look with my favorite red cape (styled previously on my blog here) and added a vintage inspired Victorian themed brooch for a little added interest.

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Cape: Very Old. Similar here and here.

Tunic: Old Navy Striped Tunic in Black Stripe Color 3. Only limited sizes left, but this V-Neck Tunic Sweater in Black Gray Stripe would work just as well.

Scarf: Old Navy. No longer available. But Old Navy has a fleece animal print scarf here. Other leopard print scarves available here and here.

Necklace: Cato Fashions. No longer available. Similar here and here.

Skirt: Old Navy Calf-Length Pencil Skirt in Blackjack.

Boots: Unisa from TJ Maxx. No longer available. Similar here, here, and here.

Brooch: Etsy. Very Old. There are so many beautiful options currently available on Etsy.

How do you like to mix patterns? I would love to hear from you in the comments!

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

Linked with: Fun Fashion Friday Linkup with Fashion Should Be Fun, Shop Your Closet by Jaymie Ashcraft, Passion 4 Fashion Linkup with Rachel the Hat, Forage Fashion, Link Party with Osy with Style Diary by Osy

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I am a 40 something Army wife and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats named Dave and Frankie. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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