How to Mix Trends Without Getting Confused

We know we tell you to "mix it up" quite often, but we also know we never entirely explain what exactly we mean by that oft-used phrase. So, we're taking this opportunity to lay it down. Mixing it up means taking two contrasting themes and wearing them together, thus highlighting the specialness of each.

Let's face it: It's too predictable to wear a girly top with a girly skirt or a leather jacket with ripped jeans. Instead, learn how to clash your pieces with panache. Here's a primer featuring six different, genius (if we do say so ourselves) ways to mix it up.

Slouchy Knits Over Buttoned Oxfords — Wear a prim button-up under your most thread-bare sweater. We really can't get enough of this insouciant look.

Free People Laguna Coast Pullover, $88, available at Free People

A Soft Cardigan With A Hard Bustier — Mixing Sandy's beginning-of-Grease look with her end-of-Grease catsuit, this combo plays up the femininity of both pieces.

Opening Ceremony Bustier, $260, available at Opening Ceremony.

The T-Shirt And Feminine Skirt — Instead of wearing this sweet puff-ball of a skirt with an even sweeter top, layer a loose T-shirt over it.

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Leather Shorts And A Nubby Sweater — This snuggly knit just begs to be taken downtown with a pair of slouchy leather shorts.

Alexander Wang Geometric Jacquard Cropped Shrug, $385, available at Alexander Wang, $385, available at Alexander Wang.

Sequins and Sneakers — Glam sparkles don't have to be paired with stilettos. Wear them with a pair of high-tops to make your nighttime look way more interesting.

Karl Ulla Leathre High Top Sneakers and Sequined Legging-Style Pants, $335-405, available at Net-a-Porter.

Ladylike Tweed And Un-Ladylike Separates — Your mother and grandma might own a tweed jacket like this, but you're the only one who'd wear it wear short-shorts and a sheer top.

Zara Blazer with Imitation Leather Piping, $89.90, available at Zara.

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