Come on, live a little.  Mix some patterns, and get out of that matchy-matchy plain jane look every once in a while.  I loved playing dress up as a little girl, and I still do.  Yes, sometimes you might get the odd look, and people thinking “what the hell is she wearing?”  BUT, and its in capital letters because what I’m about to say is important – if you feel good and inspired and YOURSELF, then who cares!  Now, don’t go out and buy the Victorian replica costume that you admired from “Becoming Jane” or “Little Women” (trust me, I almost brought petti coats back), but commit to an idea and polish it off in a stylish way.  Below I’ve mixed some patterns, but you can see in the blouse and the pants that they are both nicely tailored.  The worst thing you can do when wearing something bold is to ignore the fit, a perfect fit is what will be the difference in you wearing something crazy as opposed to you being stylish!  The handbag picks up on the patterns in both the blouse and pant, and the boots are a nice neutral!  Try not to do the bag+belt+shoes need to match (unless you’re wearing black), you don’t need to follow that rule at all (in fact sometimes I think that rule has now become a little old fashioned and too matchy).  Since the outfit is already quite tailored, especially with that satchel in the mix, you need some balance – the grandpa sweater, slightly oversized (but should still fit in the shoulders) is a great addition, the hat and the earrings offer a Parisian and Vintage zest 1.  Lemon Liftoff Blouse – Anthropologie   |   2.  L.A.M.B. Plaid Skinny Pants

3. Knitted Stitch Cardigan   |   4. Alexander Wang Devere Satchel

5. Ambush Ankle Boots   |   6. Contrast Bow Beret

7. Flower Stud Earrings