Pattern Mixing - Stripes and Florals

What do you think of pattern mixing? To me, it's something new, something bold, something daring. I can certainly see it working well and looking great when it does, but I don't exactly have the time to try on pieces in different variations just to find that one perfect outfit. So I have typically stuck to solid-colored pieces in the past. But that gets boring and I think it's time I start putting some life into my wardrobe.

To start, I decided to try it on A. She's already got some patterned pieces and at this age, it's much easier to pull off a slightly ill-matched outfit and still look cute. So I took the plunge this morning and put her in stripes and florals. And I'm pretty happy with the pairing. Those bright floral pants that I was so hesitant in pulling out of her wardrobe a mere month ago are finding much more wear with different tops than I thought possible.

Maybe one day I will be able to pull off something similar. Although I'd tone down on the florals and go for a more neutral color scheme myself.