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Great Ideas in Mixing Three Different Patterns with Style
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Steve Nelson, However, the basic concept behind coordination of two different patterns and two similar patterns still applies. Mixing Three Different PatternsWhen coordinating three different patterns, most men would consider it the most difficult. But it is also the most sartorial style to achieve if successfully done. Scaling between the patterns is very important when involving mixing three patterns where all are different. Whenever there is involvement of larger patterns starting out from the suit, the choice of the other patterns should naturally be preferred to be of the same scale. Keeping the scaling consistent between the patterns gives any man a safe choice when mixing three different patterns. To illustrate, I have coordinated three different patterns with a
Notice that the sizes of patterns are all large and their spacing against one another is consistent. This gives an overall nice sartorial balance for the wearer. None of the patterns overwhelm the other and looks very natural in coordination. Further using similar hues color coordination between the three patterns makes the blend well-balanced and enhances the classiness of the overall combination without making it look too trying. Below is another example where the scaling and spacing of the patterns are tighter. The coordination would involve balancing between spacing and the scales of the patterns. I have put together a
The checks on the dress shirt being smaller scaled and when paired against the medium-scaled stripe suit, the coordination easily balances out. The tie brings accent to both the check and stripe. Even though the floral spacing is tight but its large scaled floral print avoids possible discord between the tie and the small check dress shirt. For simplicity in mixing three patterns where all are different, it is always good to play around with different scales between the patterns when one of them is smaller scaled or spaced. Using wider scaling or wider spacing for the other two patterns helps to make the patterns visually compatible. Below are other pattern coordination references: Mixing Three Different Patterns Matching Three Patterns Where Two Are Similar Coordinating Three Similar Patterns
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