Appropriate Mismatching. When it's ok and encouraged.

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending Venice is Sinking, a Masquerade Soiree.  I'm not one that really gets into costumes, however I did try to make my outfit as period correct as possible.

I wore black slacks and shoes and a white button down shirt from Nordstrom with french cuffs.  I did however keep my collar popped up and utilized a silk scarf and made my own version of an ascot. My sport coat was a blue valuer jacket that I popped the color on as well.

A grey lace pocket square tied in the outfit along with my mask that had bit of purple and black in it.

My favorite look however were my mismatched cuff links.  A crown on the left side and a theater face on the other. I LOVED that I was able to do this.  Not only was it a bit of fun, it really worked well with the whole theme of the night.

One thing I will always love about style is that it's what you make of it.  Your style is truly your own and you make it as fantastic as you want it to be.  Now, some of you are probably wondering how "out there" it is to mismatch cuff links.  Well, then I dare you. The next time you don a pair, try it.  Will you rock em?  Own it?  And have as much fun as I did?  Or will you stay the course and let assumed comfort be your guide?  I can tell you, that I will personally be wearing more mismatched cuffs and finding ways to step outside the box more often now... I meant it, I truly enjoyed the experience.

I want every many to dress as they wish.  But I also know that confidence can exude from them dressing better.  Typically, you should match, but not TO much.  Understand hues and complimenting colors and mismatch from there.  I love having different patterns but always tie in with colors that compliment.   So when is it appropriate to mismatch?  Well, anytime you want really. Just don't go to far, it's just as bad as matching to much.  Think simple and you'll be fine --- OH, never out right mismatch colors, ever and I mean when the colors clash.  Other then that, keep things simple when you're trying to stand out.  Here's to your confidence and mixing it up a bit.