Adventures in Pattern Mixing

I've been wanting to take risks with my clothing lately (and what is this whole blog if not an experiment in risk taking?), so I decided to take some baby steps into pattern mixing, and this is the result. I wore my beloved graphic fair isle sweater paired with a neutral shirt (light teal to match the blue detail in the sweater) and a black and grey jersey zig-zag striped pencil skirt. Matching a more complex pattern (the fair isle) with a simple pattern (the stripes) in the same colorway is an easy way to start pattern mixing without looking too busy or odd. I got lots of compliments on this outfit when I wore it, and I can't wait to try pattern mixing again! Have you ever considered mixing patterns as a way to refresh your wardrobe and experiment with cute, modest fashion?