But it CAN add stripes!

I know you just saw the Sanctuary leopard cardigan (sold out in plus but still available in straight sizes and it runs large) in December with the denim shirt, but it’s Just So Good that I’ve been wearing it loads and pretty soon spring will…well, SPRING…and it will be put away til next fall. So I feel justified in showing it again so soon.

Pattern Mixing 101

This is a super easy pattern-mix: Leopard and Stripes. Really, stripes are an easy pattern to mix…and leopard is an easy pattern to mix, so put the two together and you just can’t fail. Black and white polka dots or plaid (even with a hint of another color – like red!!!)  are other easy mixes with leopard.

And the secret here is that the black is the commonality. In thinking about mixing other color stripes with leopard, I’ve been coveting this tee from Asos, wondering if it’s the right chestnut-brown and if it would also look good with the leopard cardigan (as well as my Ellos chestnut cardigan).

Comfort Zone

Isn’t it funny how our own minds create a “comfort zone” within which we feel safe, comfortable, not too “out there.” And for some people, it can take a long time to include something in the zone. Why are some people so adventurous in that regard and others so cautious? I’m adventurous in my mind…but cautious on my body.

When I used to style models for my online vintage clothing shop I would mix and match pattern and color with wild abandon and loved the results! But I was dressing someone else. 

Do you play it safe with your clothing…or do you like to dress on the wild side??

What I’m Wearing:

  • Sanctuary Leopard Cardigan, 2x. Plus sizes sold out, still available in straight sizes here and here.
  • Rainbow Shop black and white striped tee, 3x. Comparable here in plus size and here in straight size.
  • Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Classic Tapered Jean in Callisto wash. Size 22w short.
  • The near-death black Adidas cloudfoam sneakers. The poor things are still doing right by me even though they’re dying to be put out to pasture. Hopefully next month I can replace them (Please, they’re begging, PLEASE!).