Prints are among the main fashion trends, timeless, versatile and creative, they are democratic and suit everyone.
For many people, prints are too flashy and that’s why they choose not to use them. Furthermore, there are also those who avoid mixing printed pieces together for fear of creating a look that is too over the top. These ideas are outdated and only serve to limit the possibilities of looks with prints, a fashion icon that never goes out of style and can be very versatile.
The truth is that prints are for everyone. With different arts, designs, colors and concepts, it is a way to express your artistic taste through clothes. However, you need to know your style and taste well to bet on this trend. So, it’s normal to fear mixing them because they can overwhelm the look, but with basic tips this will never be a problem again.
Therefore, today we will learn more about the most popular types of prints, and how to use them to suit your style. Remembering that fashion should not be limiting, but liberating. So, what is more liberating than wearing a piece that matches your personality, whether extravagant or not?
Types of prints
No matter the time of year, prints are always popular in the fashion world. Of course, the concept varies from time to time, but it never goes out of popular taste. And its main attraction is certainly the creativity involved in the creative process, resulting in works of art displayed on clothes and accessories.
Printed pieces are super versatile, modern and creative, they match all styles and can be worn together. But to do this you must know how to combine them, and choose the right print for your style and wardrobe. There are an infinite number of prints, for all tastes, and below we will check out the main ones, the ones that never go out of style.
Patriots
It’s not news to anyone that a nation’s flags and symbols can be embraced by fashion. Proof of this are the most varied prints that display patriotism. There are t-shirts, jackets, shorts, bags and shoes printed with flags from various countries. Artists like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Madonna are some of the fans of showing off their patriotism through their looks.
Stripes
Stripes are a classic of prints, working well on all types of pieces, from pants to dresses, shirts and accessories. Furthermore, they combine very well with various styles, colors and bodies. Being able to create a lighter or more casual look, stripes are timeless. Therefore, a tip when using stripes: remember that vertical stripes help to lengthen the silhouette, while horizontal stripes make you fat.
Floral
Delicate and feminine, floral prints are simply charming. Seen on blouses, dresses, pants and other pieces, floral prints give women a more romantic, fresh and youthful look. Furthermore, it matches looks for both day and night, casual and even formal occasions.
Animal print
Animal prints have been very popular in recent seasons. Whether snake, jaguar, zebra, alligator or peacock, these prints bring more personality and strength to the look, and can be worn by anyone at any time. However, this type of printing requires extra care, as it tends to enlarge and highlight the region used.
Military
It’s not new that the combination of moss green and camouflage has been a hit among fashionistas. This print is modern and different, producing beautiful looks. It goes well with sober colors and even more so with the military look, using combat boots and jackets.
Chess
Plaid is one of the most popular and democratic prints in the fashion world. It matches various styles, can be used on all types of pieces, and makes any look super cool and fashionable. Not to mention that it never goes out of style, it is a timeless trend. Therefore, don’t be afraid to use and abuse chess.
Tips on how to use prints
These were just some of the main prints, those that are always on trend. There are an infinite number of them, each with a particularity, and which can be used by anyone. So, here are infallible tips for wearing the trend without fear and rocking the look.
Know your style to know which prints suit it
This tip is essential for choosing any fashion piece. When buying a printed piece of clothing or accessory, carefully evaluate whether that print suits you and your style. Because a piece can be very beautiful, but still not adapt to your style and other pieces you already have in your wardrobe. Analyze the designs, the colors, whether or not they match the image you want to convey.
You may think the print is the most beautiful in the world, but that doesn’t guarantee that you will still have that opinion using it. So, don’t limit yourself to just evaluating the beauty of the piece, but whether it suits you. An infallible tip for buying fashion items is to imagine at least three different looks with pieces you already have at home. If you can come up with three combinations, it might be a good choice.
Color combination
Colors are an essential part of outfit compositions, whether printed or not. In any case, the tip that never goes wrong is to find a color in common between the printed pieces. It doesn’t matter if the print is different, but if it has at least one similar color, it already creates an essential visual harmony in this type of union.
Furthermore, another thing that helps a lot with combining prints is choosing color groups. For example, mixing warm colors (yellow, red, orange) with other warm colors, and cool colors (blue, green, purple) with other cool colors. As well as neutral colors with neutral colors, which result in an elegant and balanced composition.
Bet on accessories
Accessories are an essential part of the composition of a look, they are wild cards to vary the outfits and offer an extra charm. And this also applies to looks with prints. Therefore, opt for colorful necklaces, scarves and earrings for casual looks, and more elegant jewelry, structured bags and neutral shoes for more formal looks.
Play with different styles
One way to give fashion pieces a new look is to mix different styles together. It’s a way to revamp your look and give printed pieces a new look. So, imagine mixing a knitted piece with resin pants, or a simple blouse with printed tailored pants.
Combinations beyond clothes
If you’re one of those people who doesn’t like wearing an all-printed look, you can use print combinations in a more distant way. For example, the combination does not have to be between a blouse and a skirt. You can bet on mixing prints from more distant pieces, in a more subtle, but no less elegant way. How about wearing a printed blouse, neutral pants and shoes with a modern print? Therefore, don’t limit yourself and always bet on creativity and balance.
Look inspirations
So, to finish, we selected a list of inspirations for looks with prints to give you an idea of how to use this creative trend. Check out:
Black and white prints
Unique print looks
Mix looks of prints
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out Basic Looks – Simplicity with style, wild pieces + 2021 trends.
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