We’ve long admired the art of mixing prints, and if anyone can do it well, it has to be Anna Wintour. Spotted attending day 5 of the US Open championship, the fashion icon turned heads by pairing three bold prints that worked surprisingly well together.
Clashing prints and patterns can truly make you stand out from the crowd, and for anyone hunting for fresh fall outfit ideas, we’d reccomend taking inspiration from Wintour’s court-side style. She effortlessly mixes florals with jacquard, and the addition of snakeskin boots adds even more interest to this look.
She wore a white-based dress covered in a deep floral pattern that felt feminine and elegant. Layered over the top, she placed a smart, tailored overcoat in a striking blue and white jacquard – a print clash that somehow feels perfectly balanced.
Anna Wintour demonstrates the style power of a print clash
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The secret to clashing prints successfully lies in combining similar colors. When the colors within the prints echo or complement one another, the overall look feels intentional. By selecting a shade in your dress and mirroring it in your outerwear, or choosing an accessory that reflects a base color, your outfit will feel cohesive and effortlessly stylish.
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CeCe
Lady Metallic Tweed Cardigan
This boxy tweed cardigan features shimmery threads that illuminate it, and it has silver-tone buttons down the front. Layer this over smart, simple shirts or your favorite dresses.
Mellowday
Floral Print Belted Long Sleeve Maxi Shirtdress
Featuring beautiful blue blooms set on a white base, this shirt dress feels effortlessly chic. It’s made with a waist-defining belt that helps to shape your silhouette.
Sam Edelman
Laura Snakeskin Embossed Snip Toe Bootie
These boots feature a smart snake-embossed fabric and a short heel height for all-day wear. Style these with your best women’s pantsuit, or simply your favorite denim jeans.
Petal & Pup
Aminah Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
This dress works for almost every occasion, from being one of the best wedding guest dresses to working for weekend daytime get-togethers. Layer over a textured jacket in either navy or white. To avoid the cut out details, slip on a white body/cami underneather.
H&M
Navy Textured-weave jacket
This short jacket features a smart textured weave with a round neckline. The metal buttons and decorative welt pockets make it feel high-end without the price tag.
LK Bennett
Nadira Block-Heel Leather Ankle Boots
Exotic animal prints fall in line with the fall/winter shoe trends 2025, and these snakeskin print boots will help you channel the trend with ease. Style with denim jeans, floaty dresses, or smart tailoring.
Florals, tweeds, and jacquards in particular can work well to complement each other. Florals soften the structured feeling of a textured woven jacket, making them an excellent combination for everything from what to wear to a wedding to smart casual outfit ideas.
If you’re feeling hesitant about mixing prints, start small. Accessories are the easiest way in. Try adding a printed clutch bag or shoes to a floral dress, but the key is to mimic similar tones throughout the whole look.
