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NEW ARRIVALS / SPRING CLOTHES FROM NEED SUPPLY CO.

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lately, all i want to do is shop. need supply co is one of my favorite sites to browse -- it's incredibly curated, and the pieces always feel special and fresh. during one of my last online window-shopping sprees i stopped by need supply co, and found myself wanting everything, even things i usually don't think i'd like. for example, i never thought i'd have a pair of blue ruffle trousers on my radar, but now i need them in my life! so today i wanted to share some of the pieces i liked the most from need supply's new spring arrivals because it's too good not to (and let's be honest: this doesn't include the home section, that's a whole different story):

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powder blue ruffle pant by msgm //   spaghetti strap dress by stelen  //   millennial pink "u" pouch by baggu
 

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blue ostrich wedge sandals by Maryam Nassir Zadeh   //   red velour bra by baserange   //   beaded eye clutch by claire v.
 

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polka dot ruffle top by stelen //   tweed pants by msgm   //   wood ball wristlet by building block
 

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smiley face bag by baggu   //   striped sweater and skirt set by marni   //   pink feather necklace by loren stewart
 

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orange tassel earrings by paloma wool   //   pink acrylic arc mini clutch by cult gaia   //   phone home tee by collina strada

WHY THIS WORKS / MIXING LARGE AND SMALL PRINTS

in ,

happy friday! i'm back with another edition of my why this works series! -- an attempt to break down crazy print combinations that shouldn't go together, and share my favorite tricks behind why they do.

so let's talk about this gal's outfit: i was immediately drawn to her amazing people-print coat for obvious reasons -- good colors, classic shape, teddy texture, seriously cool pattern. this outfit is also great example of why pairing a large scale print with a smaller style will always look good. there are so many ways you can wear this coat, but instead of throwing on a white dress or jeans (although both would look amazing) consider something unexpected: a long yellow dress covered in dainty florals with a quirky striped basket clutch for example. the trick is playing with scale -- a large print will naturally steal your eye's focus allowing the smaller print to blend into the background. i always look for similar or complementary colors and a distinct difference in pattern size to make sure everything feels cohesive.

scroll down for more print mixing secrets hiding in this outfit!

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+ this coat has a classic shape which helps this loud print feel not so loud -- stick to silhouettes you know and feel comfortable in.

+ long simple layers create a long and lean look that won't compete with head to toe pattern mixing.

+ when using two different pattern sizes in one look, be mindful of color and difference in size. 

+ pay attention to content -- florals are a pattern neutral and are easy to mix with trendier prints like the one found on this coat. 

+ don't shy away from playing with accessories in clashing prints (especially bags or shoes!), it's a low commitment way to experiment. 

+ when wearing a lot of patterns you need a place for your eye to rest. i like to stick with simple makeup and hair, like a fresh face and a low bun.

 

original photo / via we what wear