Getting Your Patterns Together
September, 1979
The old rule of never mixing more than two patterns has been superseded--albeit with (pardon the expression) mixed results. It does take skill and daring, we admit, to pull off the mixed-pattern look, but the added dimension to your wardrobe is worth the trouble. Of course, designers and manufacturers have taken note of this development and are offering preassembled multipatterned ensembles, but beware: Often they give the wearer a somewhat canned look. Better that you give the subject a little...
