Who loves a great pattern? We do! We want you to feel amazing, confident, and true to your Type in the patterns you choose.
In this video, the Dressing Your Truth Experts share how pattern brings animation, connection, texture, and refinement to your outfits! Watch as Jaleah, Anne, Sarah, and Kalista explain the importance of paying attention to shape, contrast, and scale of the pattern.
Have a favorite pattern piece? Share it in the comments below. We’d love to see it!
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Great video! It was fun to watch all of you together. I learned something new about type 2 patterns! The more disconnected the pattern is, the lower the contrast needs to be. I wonder if 2/1s can wear larger scale patterns too? Like a more soft and watercolor-like floral pattern (not the textured kind like Anne’s top). Or is larger patterns not “cute” enough for s1?
Larger patterns can work great for 2/1’s. Somethings to consider are the shapes – can be more circular like this one: https://shop.liveyourtruth.com/clothing/tops/type-2-classic-tee-in-poppy-wisp.html?___store=type2 or more whimsical like these: https://shop.liveyourtruth.com/clothing/tops/type-2-garden-romp-top.html?___store=type2
https://shop.liveyourtruth.com/new-arrivals/type-2-yellow-daffodils-skirt.html?___store=type2
The contrast, keep it on the higher end like this one: https://shop.liveyourtruth.com/clothing/tops/type-2-infinite-opportunities-top.html?___store=type2 or this one: https://shop.liveyourtruth.com/new-arrivals/type-2-easy-elegance-dress.html?___store=type2
Ligther Type 2 colors work great for a 2/1 as well, like this: https://shop.liveyourtruth.com/new-arrivals/type-2-soft-touch-hoodie.html?___store=type2
I was getting confused with pattern/contrast/secondaries but feel a bit relieved as these are my favourite prints in dyt store atm. I should trust my sixth sense as its been leading me to my 2/1 patterns. Thankyou for showing examples.
Great video! Super informative. Love how you worked in the secondaries!!! Thanks, ladies!!!
Really enjoyed this, thank you everyone! I second the question from Sophie; as a fellow 2/1 sometimes I am also drawn to a larger scale pattern…hmmmm
Love your videos, there is so much to learn. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/eedb51ea80f526d46ffdcad2c2b76d6d4d5f77a83e7a5b1c780c2dc35165879c.jpg
I love my black and white (and alittle red) swan-pattern (and I swear I’m wearing a bold orange lipstick from the DYT-store, somehow it doesn’t show in the picture)
You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, Carol!
Thanks ladies! You answered the questions of what exactly is meant by contrast.
Fab!
Thanks for the very informative video! Now I understand why I love big, bold high-contrast edgy patterns (T4/3); and that even though I’m a small person, I can get away with wearing them. All you ladies look beautiful of course…!
I love when you gals do videos like this, where you’re all together and you explain how a certain design element shows up in each of the types. Such a bonus to bring in the idea of secondaries, too! This helps us hone our skills and accurately identify clothing items “in the wild” to figure out if they’re supportive of our energy type!
I love the side by side comparison of patterns for each type! I appreciated that you also took a moment to explain how a secondary can be incorporated as well. I recently went through my closet and I normally organize by color but I had all my favorite patterned tops next to each other and they all pretty much had a low to medium contrast and a connecting pattern. It was a wonderful confirmation that my beauty sixth sense has been sneaking in Type 2 soft and subtle for years lol. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8f3d1e5173056480270f767d806b719a348cac37fb1f4fec82c2d5a54d0d8fb4.jpg
I recently went to the style finder in search of short sleeve print tops for the summer. The site didn’t have what I was looking for, so I went on a bold quest to find some on my own ( and I could afford) at Kohls. I came home with two tops that I thought were pretty ‘good’ T3 styles. But was concerned that my have some T1 features. A few weeks later, when I logged onto lifestyle again, I saw the SAME two tops. Total confirmation that I found GREAT tops!! Patterns are difficult for me to find as a T3, and I end up with many solids as a result.
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So, I would like some feedback on this printed top – is it a T3? I found this at a thrift store and for some reason it called to me. Feedback from the pros and the readers would be appreciated. Thanks
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Oooo, yes! What a find!!
I’m a type 3, and my first reaction was “Oh cute!” It calls to me!
Here’s a shirt I really like and bought before realizing I’m type 1. I’m guessing it’s secondary 4? Might have to watch this video a few times to get it. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/e235b68fee706ace9eaecbfa8a82917b43f97a17d78ef795d94aae324ac307c3.jpg
That’s a great Type 1/4 top! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Anne. I’m glad I got it right. I’m starting to think I’m a 1/4 instead of 1/2.
My sister gave me a top she didn’t want and I fell in love with it right away. It’s the brightest and busiest top I now own but I love it so much! I am still trying to figure out why and hoping it is a 2/1 because so am I lol. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b70c0a01d40021a1f5bfe4ff0ef58ac649aa6a84ce4473de0641de9818875bf0.jpg
It looks great! I love your hair too! 🙂
Thank you! I watched the tutorial on curling with a straight iron on Lifestyle and have been practicing every day. It’s really made a big difference!
Thank you Amy! We are all happy to hear that you are enjoying the tools and video’s in Lifestyle!
I love your videos and always learn so much from them. Thank you!
Thank you Debbie! We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the tools and video’s offered in Lifestyle! Enjoy!
Anne, I love your whole outfit. I don’t see the skirt for sale in the DYT store, can you share where you purchased it? Thanks!
This was a great video. I used to wear absolutely no pattern. DYT has helped me to try pattern and realize that I can indeed wear it but it has to be low contrast and blended patterns. Too much pop and contrast totally overwhelms me. I believe I’m a type 2 so that would make total sense :).
I love all of your videos they are so informative and fun…