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Published on 01 July 2026, updated on 07 August 2026, by Benjamin N'DOM
Want to break the routine of the traditional monochrome or two-tone look? Prints are here to add flavor to your outfits. Year after year, they are revisited, reworked, and reinvented by designers and fashion lovers alike to create chic, trendy, bold, or elegant garments. Today, we will see how to wear patterns, how to mix them, and how to make them your own for strong outfits that reflect your personality.
Let’s start with a simple yet effective pattern. Both versatile and high-impact depending on the size of the checks, this is the ultimate officewear print. Whether worn as a top, a bottom, a statement piece, or in subtle touches, checks are a true fashion chameleon.
Those who prefer a more discreet, classic look will love the highly elegant Prince of Wales check. Styled as tailored trousers or a blazer, it’s the perfect outfit for office days. If you only want a subtle touch of print, feel free to incorporate it into your looks through accessories like a scarf to elevate your outfit.
The Amsterdam set reimagines the Prince of Wales check in a midnight blue shade. For a full look, you can also break up the suit with jeans or a black leather biker jacket, echoing the studded belt of the trousers.
The more daring will leap at the Tartan pattern, which is bolder and more striking. For this print, we recommend wearing just one patterned piece to let its full power shine and highlight it perfectly. It will be THE statement piece of your look.
Checked trousers are the powerhouse of the outfit. The knitwear on top and the shoes are meant to highlight this piece and its Tartan print.
Tweed and Gingham are also must-haves. Their two-tone nature makes them easy to style and highly versatile. While Gingham is mostly worn during the Spring-Summer season, Tweed is reserved for Autumn-Winter. However, both patterns can be used in the exact same way.
If your style leans towards Preppy, the total Tweed look is made for you! A skirt-and-jacket set paired with over-the-knee boots and a beautiful white shirt, and you are ready for a productive day at the office followed by a runway show evening for a certain brand that made this print famous…
An architectural print close to Tweed is Houndstooth. Minimalists will opt for a single printed piece. Just enough to enhance the silhouette without overdoing it.
In winter, the coat is the star of the show. A total black look paired with this Houndstooth coat serves a dual purpose: keeping you warm and giving you a perfectly casual-chic style.
The easiest pattern to mix with others is undoubtedly the stripe. Highly wearable, it’s a motif that is already deeply woven into everyone’s daily wardrobes. It is therefore very easy to pull off. For this pattern, body shape plays an important role in the choice. Wide or fine, horizontal or vertical—it’s important to understand the subtleties before diving in.
Indeed, vertical stripes elongate the silhouette, giving it a slender look, while horizontal stripes tend to broaden it. As for the thickness of the stripes, note that finer ones will give a dressier style, whereas wider ones are preferred for a more casual look.
Mixing different types of stripes is only recommended for the initiated who know how to avoid a fashion faux pas. For everyone else, a striped shirt paired with denim is a foolproof choice. For the office, a pinstripe three-piece suit never disappoints.
A white fabric shirt featuring fine light blue stripes is a perfect match with light wash blue jeans. Add a belt to structure the silhouette and white sneakers to dress down the look, and you are ready for a marathon day at the office!
The all-gray look with a subtly pinstriped 3-piece suit will win unanimous approval from women who want to embrace their masculine side while remaining glamorous. The advantage of this outfit? Switch from loafers to black heeled ankle boots to mirror the details of the suit, and you’ll be ready for a day-to-night look. What more could you ask for?
Floral, animal, military, or abstract prints can all be grouped together as they are styled in a similar way. We recommend wearing only one of these patterns at a time to avoid looking too flashy or gaudy, given that these motifs are often already vibrant and eye-catching. These designs can be used to elevate a more classic outfit by pairing the other pieces with one of the colors found in the print.
For newcomers to the trend, we suggest starting with subtle touches of print before diving into the deep end. A printed belt allows you to discreetly tuck a pattern into an outfit. Pair it with jeans, boots, and a beautiful knit, and you're good to go for a shopping afternoon with friends!
The ultimate fashion victims among you will know exactly how to style animal print: a leopard print skirt contrasted with black pieces is a guaranteed win.
The more daring won't hesitate to go for a bold, high-impact statement piece with a retro geometric pattern and fun colors. Paired with Dr. Martens that echo the tones of the dress, color brings perfect harmony and balance to the look.
From summer to winter, every season is full of trendy prints. While mastering them can be a real puzzle, once achieved, they are fabulous tools to add pep to your looks and stand out from the traditional dark colors typical of the season.
