When it comes to mixing patterns, I am a complete and utter failure. I can mix lined patterns such as plaids or checks with thin stripes, but beyond that, I shy away. I also tend to be too matchy-matchy though. So when I saw this absolutely gorgeous mix of a 1950s vintage inspired brown polka dot dress and leopard print pumps on This Is Glamorous, I became obsessed with mixing patterns I wear constantly.

Although this ensemble is probably a very high fashion designer name, given that the chic woman wearing it is a fashion editor at Vogue Nippon, it’s obvious vintage inspiration – a full skirt, chunky chain link resin bracelets – has me desperately looking for a brown polka dot dress. Finding a chic one is not as easy as it may seem. It’s a fine line between Vogue editor and frumpy dumpy in this case.

I made an offer on a 1960s, sleevless brown and white dot dress with matching jacket on Ebay.com and it was accepted. As soon as I can find some glamorous and comfy leopard pumps, I’ll show off my copy-cat outfit.

Any tips to help me further my mixing prints adventures?

photo via This Is Glamorous