Mixing Two Similar Patterns

Mixing two similar patterns has never been easier for any man! Ever wondered how to get the best dress style when mixing two similar patterns? The main objective is to prevent an optical illusion of discord and extensive vibration between the patterns.

We want to have a natural and smooth transition between the two similar patterns. The art of doing so is to have different scales for the two same design patterns.


1) Mixing stripe patterns:

Mixing two similar patterns like stripes boils down to the size of the stripes as well as the spacing between the stripes. Make sure these two factors are as different as possible between the stripes.

If two small sized stripes are put together, the effect can create quite a bit of tension between them., while having two different stripes with similar spacing makes it difficult to put the attention on either stripe.

• Patterned shirt + Plain Tie: - Best Bet: Repeat in the tie one of the colors in the patterned shirt. Alternatively, choose a tie in a complementary color to the dominant color of the shirt.

• Plain Shirt + Patterned Tie:- Best Bet: Have one of the pattern colors in the tie echo the color of the shirt. Alternatively, choose a shirt in a color complementary to the dominant color of the tie.

• Patterned Shirt + Patterned Tie - Same Pattern:- If you’re mixing two of the same pattern, say, two stripes, vary the size of the pattern. Choosing patterns of the same size and type can look too matchy-matchy. Show that you’re in the know by choosing one large and one small stripe.

• Patterned Shirt + Patterned Tie: Different Pattern: - If you’re mixing two different patterns, say, a dot and a check, keep the size of the patterns on the same level. If you mix two same patterns of two different sizes, the results will be overwhelming to the eye. Unless you’re going for a super electric look, choose two patterns of the same scale.