To the Max

Every turn of season, the urge hits to buy a whole new slew of clothes in celebration. And while retail therapy cures so many ills, this summer you can find that dopamine dressing high in your very own closet with printmaxxing – a mash-up of seemingly clashing prints. Mixing stripes and florals or plaids and polka dots are all fair game, adding a new, vibrant energy to your existing pieces.

Here’s how to do it:

Choose your palette: The idea isn’t to match colors, but it’s helpful to have a color story in mind. Opt for pieces within that realm to keep your look balanced.

Incorporate scale: Printmaxxing is most successful when you pair small and large patterns, keeping the eye interested and moving.

Make it intentional: Loud is good, but deliberate is even better. Use the magic number theory and limit your pattern choices to three. In this case, fabrics with texture such as wovens, leather, or lace can also count as patterns.

Frank & Eileen Silvio Untuckable Button-Up SHIRT in wide blue stripe, Alemais Arnie SKIRT in multi, and Sylvia Benson Petite AA Doorknocker EARRINGS, all available at S. Worsley

Alemais Sidi MINI DRESS in multi, Frank & Eileen Eileen relaxed button-up Shirt in colorblock stripe, and Sylvia Toledano Sunset EARRINGS in yellow onyx and golden jasper, all available at S. Worsley

Saloni Neesha C DRESS in Gingham Bloom, checked raphia Destree BOB HAT, and Sylvia Toledano Gipsy Hoop EARRINGS in vert and turquoise, all available at S. Worsley

Wild Solemar DRESS in noir, Shebobo Monica straw SUN HAT in striped black swirl, The Winding Road rattan cane TOTE, Wild Coral SCARF in noir, and Jewelry by Sarah Cheers peyote stitch loop shell NECKLACE, all available at Coharie Coastal Boutique

MODEL: Jaime Roahen

HAIR & MAKEUP: Meraki Beauty

WARDROBE: S. Worsley and Coharie Coastal Boutique

To view more of photographer and stylists Drewe & Kate’s work, go to dreweandkate.com

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