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Dita Von Teese Shows You How To Make A Big Impact In Small Prints at Coachella

Dita Von Teese in Sonia Rykiel. Photo: Sonia Rykiel
I’ll Have What She’s Having: On trend all-over small prints easy on the eye, big on style…
Attendees high & low at this year’s Coachella music festival worked quite a few enviable looks that are certain to keep the blogosphere abuzz including the always on par Dita Von Teese, who, as expected , forego rocker grunge for elegance. That’s why we look at her for today’s example of how to wear small prints, with big style.
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Von Teese has beyond proven her mastery of capturing flawless retro glamor in contemporary garb and nailed wearing head-to-toe prints in a Sonia Rykiel jumpsuit covered in a vivid cherry print.
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The piece’s sheer fabrication, 70′s louche Parisian vibe and feminine details made it a practical and chic choice while showing you how to make a big impact in small prints.
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Here, a dizzy, muted fruit print gets white washed for a subtle approach to trying out the print trend while a chunky black belt not only defines the waist but also works to give a break to the pattern while adding a much need focal point.
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Never one to go grunge or even slightly let her controlled cool down, Von Teese manages to look comfortable in her all-in-one with appropriate shoes (note the break of skin her ankle strap shoes lend her look), chunky bracelets in bold hues to offset the Flamenco flourishes 0n her jumpsuit, and on-trend round sunglasses. When considering how to make a full outfits worth of prints work for you, consider Von Teese’ Coachella Rykiel number a starting point for inspiration.
She looks fuss-free, undeniably chic and on trend… – Naveed Hussain
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Published on April 24, 2012
Naveed Hussain, stylist and fashion editor, has a BA in art history and extensive knowledge in the history of fashion and social media outreach. Naveed also covers fashion, music and art and was assistant to the owner & editor at VagabondNyc, where he also contributed to FocusOnStyle. Naveed has unlimited access to current and future fashion news & trends. He has worked as a buyer and has styled for The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.









































