If you know me or have visited A Grim Sense of Style before, you’re likely shocked to see Part 3 in this series revolves around patterns…we all know I’m obsessed with neutrals!

BUT there is a time and place for everything and if you’re like me, you will find this fall season the perfect time to introduce new items into your wardrobe!

Because I know what it is like to not always love the way you look in certain patterns, prints, and colors I’ve challenged myself to step outside of my comfort zone this season and find those I DO love to wear.

Can we do this together?

I have curated a collection of fall patterns in a variety of styles suitable to every wardrobe so we can conquer our fear of prints together!

Autumn Animal Print

Leopard

Okay I know I JUST stated that I never wear print (and that is true); however I should have said I never wear print UNLESS it is leopard.  For as long as I can remember I have LOVED to wear leopard print, and I am so pleased at its popularity this season!  I didn’t waste any time kicking off fall fashion early in a leopard print dress for SS19 Fashion Week, and haven’t stopped wearing the print since.  Certainly for Fashion Week my choice was a bit more bold where as on a typical day I prefer a more subtle dose of leopard.  I love that these Design Lab leopard print denim (they are currently on sale for $23!) add texture to this look but in a delicate way.  The print is subtle enough that even paired with the color blocking of this duster jacket it remains classic.  This look is perfect for both a casual work environment as well as a weekend of shopping in the city!

Python

Though is it more popular this season, leopard has always been a go to print for women.  However, python is the latest animal print trend hitting the scene this autumn season! Unlike leopard print, I personally find this pattern to be best suited for my wardrobe in the form of shoes and boots (I am still kicking myself for passing by the python boots I discovered on clearance last season but was too afraid to rock!!! Moral of the story, never let fear stop you!) Here are some understated but fierce ways to confidently wear python print this season.

Fall Floral

And if I’m being honest, I’m loving more than just animal print this season!  Here I go again with the shock factor…I NEVER wear floral, BUT I am loving floral in autumn shades for fall.  Whether full on floral prints in tops and winter dresses (hello Autumn Essentials Part 2!) or floral embroidered denim, fall floral is the perfect combination of femininity and fierceness!

BONUS: Fellow style blogger (and RACHEL!!!) at RAW Design Blog has also curated a list of patterned autumn essentials BUT on a very specific budget.  Check out her fall wardrobe suggestions in her Falling for Fall on a Budget collection here.

So what do you think…can we rock these prints together?  What is your go to print for autumn?  Or what pattern do you feel most confident in throughout the year?

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