Stylish graphic print outfits to create a hip, modern look

If you’re going to choose a print this season, make it a big bold one. Choosing a modern, abstract print can give your outfit a hip look. We were thrilled to see so many beautiful prints on the catwalks for this season. Go full-on with your print and wear top to toe with a suit or maxi dress, or simply add a print top to your jeans. Take a look at how to incorporate graphic prints into your outfits.

Why we love graphic prints

Julie @stylishparadox above looks stunning in her print suit.

Check out these blazer sets from Theory (blazer and pants) and Amazon (another option here) that you can wear with this similar pair of pumps (another option here), handbag, belt and earrings.

Graphic prints are modern

Adding a big, bold, unapologetic print to your outfits is a great wear to add modernity and fun.

You can change your body shape

Well, not literally, obviously. But you can change up the look of your silhouette by using print. For example, if you are a pear shape, you can wear a bold print on top and a dark pair of pants on your bottom half, or vice-versa for an inverted triangle.

Sandra @lapecosapreciosa above opts for a print one-shoulder top with her shorts.

Get her look with this similar top, shorts, sandals, handbag, earrings, belt and sunglasses.

Graphic prints on the catwalks

Below, you can see some of the beautiful ways designers used prints on the catwalks this season. You can see how you can go very bold with your print and wear a print maxi dress or coat.

Erdem – Ulla Johnson – Christian Dior

Graphic prints

Let’s take a look at some of the beautiful prints we’ve found online and the highstreet for you.

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tops

Wear an oversized print shirt over your slim jeans or pants, or choose a slimline top with wider pants. You can dress up your prints or wear them for casual days.

You can wear your print tunic with leggings, and the print camisole top with white pants.

Anne Klein Geo Print Short Sleeve Mock Neck Top – Derek Lam 10 Crosby Agnes Striped Draped Camisole – Reiss Kari Printed Satin Shirt – Misook Jacquard Knit Mock Turtleneck Tunic

Jamie @moreturquoise above combines two trends in one by pairing a print with her cargo skirt.

Steal her look with this similar top (other options here and here), skirt, sandals, earrings and sunglasses.

jackets and coats

Keep the rest of your outfit simple and pop a print coat over the top. We would wear any of these print jackets with a plain T-shirt and jeans.

Chico’s Printed Linen Blend Stretch Blazer – DIARRABLU Black Hera Print Lightweight Wrap Jacket – Raquel Allegra Gradient Quilted Overcoat – Misook Long Painted Sunset Jacket

DIARRABLU Black Hera Print Lightweight Wrap Jacket – DIARRABLU Leer Hera Print Palazzo Pants – Tory Burch Mary Jane Ballet Flats – Shashi Shashi Lynx Hoop Earrings – AllSaints Half Moon Leather Crossbody Bag

pants and skirts

Printed pants come into their own in the warmer months when you can wear them with a vest top for your vacations. But, you can also add warmth if you need to by wearing with a t-shirt and blazer, or with a turtleneck.

You could wear your print skirt with sneakers and a t-shirt or with a sweater and knee-high boots.

DIARRABLU Leer Hera Print Palazzo Pants – Ginger & Smart Voyager Border Print Pants – Farm Rio Black Martina Scarf Pants (matching set) – Misook Flare Printed Jacquard Knit Midi-Skirt

Kimba @kimbalikes above shows how you can co-ordinate your prints for a cohesive, on-trend outfit.

Check out this similar coordinates (other options here and here), sandals, bag and sunglasses.

dresses

Print dresses are particularly on-trend right now. They’re perfect for heading off on vacation with sandals or dressing up for an event with heels and a clutch bag.

MANGO Cut-Out Striped Dress – Equipment Fatima Marble Shirtdress – ZOE AND CLAIRE Abstract Print Long Sleeve Tie Belt Midi Dress – AllSaints Betina Arches Racerback Satin Maxi Dress

AllSaints Betina Arches Racerback Satin Maxi Dress – Shashi Shashi Lynx Hoop Earrings – AllSaints Half Moon Leather Crossbody Bag – Franco Sarto Parker Ankle Strap Sandals

shoes

If you want to be subtle with your print, you can add it to your shoes and accessories. Either keep the rest of your outfit in plain, block colors, or take a look at our article on print mixing if you want to add more than one print.

DREAM PAIRS Slingback Pumps – SHEKUDO Print Canvas Mule – Tory Burch Classic Flip Flops – Versace Barocco Print Denim & Leather Sneakers

Raquel Allegra Gradient Quilted Overcoat – Chico’s Ribbed High Neck Tank – Eileen Fisher Wide-Leg Linen Pants – Versace Barocco Print Denim & Leather Sneakers – Isabel Marant Yenki Tote Bag – Swarovski Mesmera Bar Earrings

accessories

A super easy way to add print into your outfit is to choose a print scarf that you love, or add a print handbag.

Tory Burch Ever Ready Zip Tote Bag – Isabel Marant Yenki Tote Bag – Kate Spade New York Noel Printed Fabric Convertible Bag – Madewell Checker Huggie Hoop Earrings – Eugenia Kim Giselle Printed Packable Sunhat – Chloé 55MM Gradient Sunglasses – Nordstrom Print Silk Square Scarf

NIC+ZOE Perfect Boat Neck Rib Top – Ginger & Smart Voyager Border Print Pants – Tory Burch Ever Ready Zip Tote Bag – Tory Burch Classic Flip Flops – Petit Moments Hoop Pendant Cord Necklace

Plains to wear with your prints

Unless you are co-ordinating or deliberately print mixing, you will want some plain options to go with your prints. The tops, pants, shoes and accessories (below) would be perfect form the basis of a capsule wardrobe. Then, you can simply add your new prints to them to create different

NIC+ZOE Perfect Boat Neck Rib Top – Chico’s Ribbed High Neck Tank – PAIGE Genevieve Flared Jeans – Elie Tahari The Baylor Belted Pants – Eileen Fisher Wide-Leg Linen Pants – Shashi Shashi Lynx Hoop Earrings – Swarovski Mesmera Bar Earrings – AllSaints Half Moon Leather Crossbody Bag – Staud Shirley Metal-Handle Leather Clutch – Petit Moments Hoop Pendant Cord Necklace – Franco Sarto Parker Ankle Strap Sandals – Tory Burch Mary Jane Ballet Flats

Rita @ritapalazzi above opts for a bold print duster coat over her navy dress. Note she matches the color of her dress to the background of the pattern.

Get her look with this similar dress, kimono (another option here), espadrilles, clutch and earrings.

More graphic prints for you

DIARRABLU Satu One-Shoulder Dress – NIC+ZOE Spring Shadow Daydream Midi Dress – Masai Copenhagen Nalo Midi-Dress – Good American Committed To Fit Denim Jacket – Reiss Bay Graphic Pleated Minidress – MANGO Printed Satin Dress – Isabel Marant Étoile Zilen Abstract-Print Cotton T-Shirt – MANGO Rothko Print Satin Button-Up Shirt –MANGO Tie-Dye Pleated Skirt – Misook Floral Pleated-Sleeve Blouse – Misook Floral Drop-Waist Midi-Skirt

Dres from COS (similar options here, here and here), FLY London Bani sandals, similar bag, sunglasses and earrings

Your graphic print capsule

Below, you can see how you would wear your graphic prints. You can easily wear any print top with any plain pair of jeans or pants.

shop the best graphic print items here:

Continue reading:

1. How To Mix Prints And Patterns Like An Expert
2. How To Print Mix Black And White Outfits
3. How To Incorporate The New 2024 Color Trends Into Your Own Style

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Feature image by Rita @ritapalazzi

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