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Spring Fashion: 10 Trends to Love

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Mixed Prints
Diane Von Furstenberg

Diane Von Furstenberg

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Runway: Mixed prints are nothing new, but in such a huge print season it was common to see some bizarre mixes.

Reality: The easiest way to mix prints well involves choosing prints with a similar theme (color, scale) or lots of contrast (polka dots with stripes). Never an easy look to pull off, but designers made it easier by providing pretty options like "mirror" prints (pictured above.)

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