and today we're talking about three simple rules for mixing patterns.

今天我們要來聊聊圖案混搭的三個簡單原則。

Okay, so patterns are one of those things about menswear that really make it so much fun,

圖案是為男裝製造趣味的元素之一。

and also one of those things that has the ability to add a lot to an outfit.

也是其中一個讓男性穿搭看起來更豐富的元素。

However, wearing patterns can be a little tricky, especially if you are trying to mix different kinds of patterns.

然而，要把圖案穿得好看不太容易，特別是當你想混搭不同圖案的時候。

It takes a little bit of thought and planning, but if you use these three rules, you will be mixing patterns like a pro.

你需要花上一點巧思跟安排，以下分享三個穿搭原則，讓你變身混搭高手。

Okay, the first rule for mixing patterns is you do not talk about mixing patterns.

混搭圖案的首要原則就是：你絕口不提混搭。

No, the first rule for mixing patterns is to choose two different types of patterns.

不是啦，首要原則就是選擇兩種不同類型的圖案來做搭配。

Now, in terms of patterns in menswear, they basically come in three different flavors.

男裝設計經典不敗的圖案有三：

You have stripes, you have dots, and you have checks.

條紋、圓點、格紋。

Now, there is obviously a wide spectrum within those families.

當然，這些款式還可以再細分成不同種類。

But the best thing to do is to choose two: a stripe and a dot; a check and a stripe; a dot and a check.

保險起見，我們建議你擇其二來搭配就好，比如條紋搭圓點，格紋搭條紋，或圓點搭格紋。

Now, can you mix patterns within the same family? Yes, but that is a topic we'll cover in another video.

那你可以用同樣款式的圖案作混搭嗎？可以，我們會在另一支影片裡說明。

Next rule is to vary the size of the pattern.

第二個原則，善用圖案大小變出花樣。

Now, the name of the game when it comes to pattern mixing is to make things complementary.

混搭最重要的一點，就是要讓元素互補。

And pattern size is how you do that.

而圖案的大小正是你能著手的地方。

Make sure that the scales of the patterns are different. Now, this is something you can exaggerate, like this.

挑選出大小不同的圖案後，你可以作誇張一點的搭配。

Or that you can do with a little more subtlety, which is what I typically prefer.

也可以搭得低調一點，我個人通常偏好這樣搭。

Third rule is to make sure that you have one pattern that is bolder and one pattern that is more subtle.

第三個原則是，圖案一強一弱作調配。

If you had two bold patterns, for example, they're going to be competing with each other.

如果你挑的兩種圖案都很大膽，它們就會相互打架。

And that's going to create a very big clash.

並造成視覺上很大的不協調。

As you can see, the jacket I'm wearing has a check pattern, but it's on the more subtle side.

如同你所見，我穿的這件外套是格紋的，但它風格比較低調。

Now, the tie, on the other hand, has a very big and bold stripe.

而我的領帶則有很寬大而且誇張的條紋。

That's going to draw your eye to the tie and make it the focal point of the whole outfit.

這樣的搭配會讓你的領帶變成視覺焦點，突顯你整體穿搭的重心。

Okay, just to sum up quickly, the three rules for pattern mixing are as follows:

好，我們來迅速總結一下男裝適用圖案混搭的三大原則。

Choose two different types of patterns.

圖案搭配挑兩種。

Vary the size.

用圖案大小變花樣。

And have one pattern bolder, while the other one is more subtle.

圖案一強一弱作調配。

Now, remember that these rules, like all rules of style, are just guidelines.

記得這些只是準則而已，跟所有穿搭造型的規定一樣。

Just because something meets this criteria doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work in practice.

就算符合準則也不一定實際上就適用。

As always, you want to use these rules as a starting point, but you should always go by feel and instinct as well.

老話一句，剛開始穿搭可以參考這些原則，但更重要的是以你的感覺和直覺為主。

The only hard and fast rule of style, in my opinion, is that if it looks right, it is right.

如果要說穿搭唯一明確的原則，對我而言，就是看起來對了就對了。

And if it doesn't look right or doesn't feel right to you, it's not right.

當你覺得不搭或感覺不對時，那就是不對。

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歡迎在下方留言分享你的看法。如果這支影片對你有幫助也請幫我們按個讚。

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訂閱我們的頻道獲取更多穿搭的技巧、建議和靈感。

And until next time, thanks for watching and stay tailored.

我們下次見，感謝你的收看，祝你天天都時尚。