Mixing Polka Dots with More Polka Dots

 Mixing Polka Dots with More Polka Dots- 1940's vibes

    Polka dots are great way to practice pattern mixing. I am relatively new to it because I taught myself not to pattern mix in the 90's because I felt like I would draw attention for clashing. It makes sense that pattern mixing is a real and sometimes even classy way to build an outfit. Quilt patterns after all are mostly based on pattern mixing. 

    The outfit that I put together has a 1940's vibe even though none of the pieces are from the forties.  The top/blouse is a short top from Loft that has puff sleeves and is white with an askew black polka-dot pattern. The elastic cinching on either side of the collar helps the top's shoulders appear more pronounced. The skirt is a black  A-line midi skirt from new directions with medium sized even placed white polka-dots.

    

  The blouse has no collar, but has sleeves puffy enough to look like shoulder pads. The skirt is a high waisted A-Line with small slits on the sides. The necklace is possibly too long for the decade, however because it is vintage it still doesn't do away with the forties feel. Of course, polka-dots were a big thing in the forties so that on it's own helps create the illusion.

     I thought the necklace was especially fitting for this outfit seeing as how it is essentially a black dot. It appears to be from the 1970's because it has a lobster clasp. I thrifted it form a local thrift store.  The black circle stone has engraved gold metallic triangle with chain tassels hanging from it.

Mixing patterns can be a great way to change up your wardrobe or prevent you from not wearing a piece because you can't find a solid color top to go with it that day. What would you add to this outfit?