This month is all about mixing patterned statement pieces into your wardrobe. Now that we're dipping into fall, I thought it would be fun to show you how I'd transition the bright patterns and colors of summer into my fall wardrobe!
While I'm not huge into animal prints, I almost fell over when I saw this new jacket from Emerson Fry. Patterned jackets can feel intimidating, but a neutral one like this pairs well with so many colors and other patterns as well. (And because it's not super cheap, you definitely want to be able to maximize its use with different options.)
For this look, I chose two colorful pieces: coral pants and a cobalt-blue bag. By focusing on just a couple of colors and keeping everything else neutral, the outfit feels bright without being overpowering. Also, when I mix patterns, it's all about scale. The pattern on the pants is much smaller in scale than the jacket; therefore they work together without being pattern overload. Stay tuned this month for more of my favorite pattern-on-pattern fall looks!
1. Emerson Fry jacket, 2. StyleMint tee, 3. Forever 21 bracelet, 4. Baggu suede tote, 5. Trousers from Madewell, 6. Zara flats.
ps. see you tonight San Francisco!
{illustration by Jennifer Vallez for Oh Joy}
Love the patterned jacket. What a bold way to wear it…I find this look strong, smart, and awesome!
Love it! I keep stalking the jacket but don’t know if it will span enough seasons to justify the cost. See you tonight!
I love the idea of this pattern on pattern look. I always want to try it, but get intimidated at times by mixing more “complex patterns.” What you did above is lovely!
Morgan
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i love this series 🙂 so cute illustrated!
btw joy your emerson fry jacket link is linking to your stylemint tee instead of the jacket 😉
I’m loving this look. Adorable!
I just happened to spy those trousers on Madewell yesterday while looking for some fall style ideas and I wish they were featured on a model so I can see how they fit since they are only available online. Now they’re on you in a lovely little illustration, which makes me like them even more…but I still can’t tell how they’d look in real life. If this is the biggest dilemma I encounter today, that won’t be so bad though, eh?
Fresh color scheme and the perfect patterned pants. <3
Love the mix of patterns and colors!
Thanks Jennifer! Oops! Fixed now! 😉
Haha, I feel ya! 😉
Joy
Too funny, I gave very similar advice about a patterned coat yesterday at http://www.afinelineblog.com, with a very different look. I love how you’ve chosen two patterns that work so well together and don’t overwhelm the outfit. It’s fun, chic and graphic all at the same time, in adorable illustrative format!
Oh how I wish that Emerson Made jacket were mine!
Wow. I love this look. This series just keeps getting better and better!
a leopard jacket sounds so great to me right now. but my charcoal peacoat from jcrew is my obsession!
Oh dear…I know I commented already, but I can’t get this post out of my head!!!
LOVING these how I’d wear it posts! adorable and i love the tips! keep them coming!
Lindsay
obsessed with this..the pic and the outfit..I can totally visualize this and I LOVE it..love mixing patterns and the cobalt and animal print are just perfect trends to mix right now,,LOVE IT!
sheree xxx
Oh Joy! That this post reminded me of a vintage leopard print jacket that I have packed away. While I am not into animal prints, either, I adore this jacket from the 50s. Cannot wait to add it to my fall wardrobe. Thank you!