Intimidated by All-Over Print? Here's How to Rock the Runway Trend in Real Life

Get ready for some mega pattern mania.

By Claire Knebl and Gisella LemosPhotography by Hans Neumann

November 25, 2013

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If you spend even half as much time poring over runway images as we do, you’ve no doubt asked yourself how you can make the season’s biggest trends your own. That’s why we’ve enlisted senior associate accessories editor Gisella Lemos to get our fall wardrobes in shape with a dose of runway inspiration—and a little help from some stylish readers.
So you already know how to mix patterns like a pro, but what about rocking one major motif all over? Print-on-print made a powerful debut on the fall runway, appearing in must-see collections like Comme des Garcons. But the runway’s not always realistic—so we enlisted Gisella’s help to whip up a wearable take on the trend.
If you’re lucky enough to still have warm weather, we guarantee you’ll want to try this today. Pro tip: You can also winterize the vibe by adding wooly tights. Click through to see the rad outfit we styled for high school student Bernadette!
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Runway Inspiration: Comme des Garcons, Lanvin
Points of the Season: Structured printed jackets, tailored printed trousers, pencil skirts
L-R: Comme des Garcons, Lanvin, Comme des Garcons. Photos: Fairchild Archive

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Our Way: "Pair the prints with a fun T-shirt to keep the look cool," Gisella says. "When choosing accessories, go for something subtle, like a black bag and shoes, or be bold with fun sandals, like this Nanette Lepore pair."
Tone It Down: "If an all-over print is intimidating, mix in a neutral color, like black," explains Gisella.
Must-Have Piece: A matching top and bottom
_ Clover Canyon Jacket, $385. clovercanyon.com. Skirt, $220. clovercanyon.com. Element T-shirt, $26. elementeden.com. Efva Attling Necklace, $205. efvaattling.com. Lømo Cuff, $525. kirnazabete.com. Kate Spade Saturday Bag, $165. saturday.com. Nanette Lepore Sandals, $398. nanettelepore.com. Hue Socks, $7. hue.com._
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Simple accessories keep all eyes on the standout print and graphic tee.
_Clover Canyon Jacket, $385. clovercanyon.com. Skirt, $220. clovercanyon.com. Element T-shirt, $26. elementeden.com. Efva Attling Necklace, $205. efvaattling.com. Lømo Cuff, $525. kirnazabete.com. Kate Spade Saturday Bag, $165. saturday.com. _

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A bold black bag adds a dose of edge.
Clover Canyon Jacket, $385. clovercanyon.com. Skirt, $220. clovercanyon.com. Element T-shirt, $26. elementeden.com. Lømo Cuff, $525. kirnazabete.com. Kate Spade Saturday Bag, $165. saturday.com.
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Bummed that you have to shelve your sandals during autumn? Think again! Wooly socks add a winter-ready vibe to traditionally summery slides.
Nanette Lepore Sandals, $398. nanettelepore.com. Hue Socks, $7. hue.com.

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** Bernadette says,** "Even though I often wear all black, I liked this look. I felt like I was in an ’80s movie with the big jacket and everything. The print was cool too. I’d definitely wear the skirt and the top to school—I really like the way it was cut out."
_Clover Canyon Jacket, $385. clovercanyon.com. Element T-shirt, $26. elementeden.com. Efva Attling Necklace, $205. efvaattling.com. Kate Spade Saturday Bag, $165. saturday.com. _

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