Print Mixing with a Plaid Blazer and Leopard Print Skirt
This outfit is probably one of my favorites that I’ve put together recently. Although, I’m getting mixed reviews about it (according to my husband and mother – but what to they know about fashion anyway?!). Some may love it, some may hate it, but that’s what you get when you experiment with print mixing!
The inspiration for this look came from someone I met at an event. She was wearing this exact skirt with a plaid blazer, white tee, and white shoes. It was soooo cute. I told her that I was going to have to copy her look – and I did! I wish I could remember her name/Instagram account but she wasn’t a blogger and since Insta doesn’t keep your following in chronological order I think she’s lost in my feed somewhere. But you know who you are and if you are reading – I love your style!
Since the plaid and leopard skirt give off a bolder vibe I decided to add studded booties and this awesome faux leather bag with gold hardware. I feel kinda rocker-chic in this outfit!
Tips for Print Mixing
Tip #1: Find prints in the same color scheme
In this look I went with neutrals: tan, grey, and black. So the black stripes in the blazer match the black dots in the skirt. It probably would have been even better if my blazer had some tan in it but sometimes you gotta work with what you have in your closet!
Tip #2: Choose different size prints
I always try to mix a larger print with a smaller print. In this case, the leopard kind of looks like larger polka dots and my plaid blazer has thin, stripes. If the plaid had really thick lines and a bolder square pattern it might not have worked. My favorite prints to mix together are polka dots and stripes and floral and stripes!
Outfit Details:
Target Blazer (similar)(similar)
Realisation par skirt (size small)(similar skirt)
& Other Stories Booties (similar)
& Other Stories Tank c/o
Foley + Corinna bag c/o
Ray-ban Sunglasses
Cloverpost Necklace
Finley Necklace
What do you think of my print mixing? Yay or Nay?
If you are looking for more inspiration for how to wear a plaid blazer check out Hello Thalita! She styles her plaid blazer with a pair of chic pants an boots. She’s totally rocking this look!
Now onto Flashback Fashion Friday! Here’s a look from last October. I think I was definitely trying to channel fall vibes even though it was still hot out! 
The picks from last weeks link up are Alicia from Between the Pearls and Lydia from Chic on the Cheap!
Be sure to link up your fashion posts for a chance to be featured next week!
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Lovely mix of print and patterns dear. You just can’t go wrong with plaid and leopard, really chic classics. And you’re rocking it effortlessly dear!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Print mixing at it’s best! It has a feminine and sophisticated look that you can only get with a beautiful blazer. Your booties though are my favorite! Love the studs! Happy weekend Jessica.
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
This is a total YAY from me! I love the plaid and leopard mix. The cuffs being black really tie the two together! I’m saving it for later to totally recreate this look! It’s fun how one person’s fashion can inspire so many other people!
Virginia | More to Mrs. E
Wonderful combination. Hippie top see you at many Fancy Friday link up party!
Jess, this is one of my favorite looks of yours ever! I would totally wear all of this together—and I might in turn copy your look! 😉
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
I love the edginess of this look, every detail is perfect!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
I love the animal print skirt with plaid blazer . You toned down Jess beautifully :). Your boots catch my eyes and I love them too
http://www.chez-rama.com
Haha, don’t listen to them! I love this outfit. Not everyone can pull it off, but you definitely can!
Chic on the Cheap
Jessica, I just got the same blazer and love it! I was excited to see how you styled it! I love the print mixing – it looks edgy and fun and you wear it like you just stepped off the runway!
xo,
Kellyann
http://www.thisblondesshoppingbag.com
I absolutely love it! Beautiful pieces Jessica. The double breasted plaid jacket is something I want to add to my closet, and I love the skirt’s length/print. You have styled it perfectly with those booties!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
What a fun and funky look! I love it! Love the outfit with those great boots too.
I love your print mixing!
xo Jules
Jessica, this is a brilliant combination! I love leopard and plaid together! And the proportions of your skirt with the cami and blazer are so cool. Loving the booties, too!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I like the bold print mix! The slouchy plaid boyfriend blazer is so cool, as are your booties.
This outfit is seriously cool. Love your style inspiration xx Maria
Such a cute leopard print skirt! 🙂 It’s great you were able to create a similar outfit after being inspired 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Hope that you are having a good week and you have a nice weekend ahead of you 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
I love that leopard is back. Great print mixing!