i've done how to posts before and i often compose looks from sites like polyvore. as fun as that is i thought it would be more fun, and challenging for me, to create how-to-wear posts from collections of some of my favourite shops and brands or even from lookbook collections i am frequently sent. so my first featured how-to post is how to wear print on print from one of my favourite shops, the gap.
print on print doesn't just mean dots and stripes; don't be afraid of pairing floral with floral and even adding some texture like tweeds. i've created four looks, all featuring gap's box pleat chambray floral skirt. treat the denim skirt like a neutral: go monochromatic in head to toe true blues like look one; casual in a tee and oxfords like in look two (which will look much cuter and more put together with the shirt tucked in); a touch of sporty spice in a bomber jacket with matchy-poo coloured accessories like in look three; and pretty in pinks with some stripes in look four.
the key in all the looks is to keep the accessories simple and to let the prints be the star.
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| the box pleat chambray floral skirt, $64.95 (available in march) in all looks 1. printed tweed moto jacket $118 | fitted boyfriend oxford shirt $59.95 | printed canvas oxfords $59.95 | leather flap clutch $39.95 2. floral tee, $26.95 (available in march) | crossbody leather tote $105 | printed canvas oxfords $59.95 3. floral blouson bomber jacket $98 (available in march) | large leather tote $135 | printed pointy flats $39.95 4. floral perfecto jacket $118 (available in april) | fitted boyfriend oxford shirt $59.95 | snakeskin leather ballet flats $39.95 | leather flap clutch $39.95 |
like what you see? (unless otherwise noted) all items are available now in stores and online at gapcanada.ca