Showerthought: A crowded market changed my whole take on pattern mixing
I always stuck to solid colors in my designs because I thought mixed prints looked too busy. Then, on a trip to an outdoor market, I saw someone wearing a floral blouse with striped pants. It sounded weird, but it looked amazing and full of life. That made me stop and really look at how people put outfits together there. I noticed more combos like plaid with polka dots, and none of it felt wrong. So I tried sketching a skirt with chevron and animal print, just for fun. Now I see pattern mixing as a way to add personality to clothes. It's like breaking a silly rule I made up for myself.