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Get the Look: your how-to guide

24.04.2015

CHARLENE BARTON

Womenswear editor

Summer is prime time for prints. But how to wear them with confidence? From statement head-to-toe looks to pops of pattern here and there, we show you how to wear this season’s most vibrant trend

HEAD-TO-TOE STYLE

There’s no mistaking the impact of a graphic print worn all over – and believe it or not, it’s simple to pull off. Choose a palette that suits your complexion (if you’re fair, opt for soft hues; darker skin can go bolder), then keep accessories to a minimum

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LINE UP
Balancing horizontal stripes with a
figure-cinching silhouette, this graphic
cropped top and matching pencil skirt
are guaranteed to make heads turn

SHINE ON

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OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Have fun with classic black and white by mixing vertical and horizontal stripes, plus a playful accessory

GRAPHIC PUNCH

per una Speziale jacket
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MATCH MAKE

This dress-and-jacket double act from per una Speziale is both elegant and cool. Pair it with black sandals and fine jewellery for a sleek finish

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PATTERN CLASH

On first glance, wearing mismatched prints together may
look hard to pull off, but follow these basic tips and you can’t
go far wrong. Find a recurring colour theme within each
piece, keep the silhouette minimal and add a dash of confidence

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COLOUR PLAY

The secret of this look is the three
key colours running throughout:
yellow, red and black. Striking and
surprisingly effortless


GO NAUTICAL

Navy-and-white stripes
are a fashion perennial;
pair with paisley for an
eclectic clash

TWO TONE

Sticking to monochrome is an easy way to clash patterns with confidence

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A HINT OF PRINT

Prefer just a pinch of print? Get your pattern fix by focusing on just one graphic piece. The result is super-chic, plus it gives a directional and considered feel to even the simplest of outfits

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CLASSIC REMIX

If your style is simple,
opt for this LBD with a
tone-on-tone jacquard
weave. It’s the perfect
way to create an
elegant look with a
hint of edge

Photography: Ben Harries Styling: Niki Brodie Hair and make-up: Carolyn O’Neil at August Management
Model: Genesis Vallejo Mota at Select Model Management

GRAPHIC TOUCH

For easy print perfection, you
can’t go wrong with a statement
top. Paired with white shorts
and a zingy trophy jacket, it
speaks of cool
summer-in-the-city style

BOLDLY DOES IT

This per una Speziale skirt is a hero piece for summer. Featuring a subtle jacquard print, team it with block colours like white and black for a striking finish

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M&S Collection T-shirt
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