Here's How You Pull Off Psychedelic Prints, According To Willabelle Ong

Make it part of your everyday look

9 May 2022

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The psychedelic movement may have peaked in the mid-60s, but it has definitely made a lasting impact on many aspects of popular culture like music, fashion and art. For her latest collection, Stella McCartney drew inspiration from the period through hand-drawn Toile de Jouy patterns, such as the mushroom prints seen on bodysuits and dresses cut like swimsuits.

Similarly, the Rodarte sisters developed their mother’s mushroom drawings into a pattern and translated them onto cape dresses, while American fashion designer Brandon Maxwell presented psychedelic motifs on sweatshirts, vests and dresses.

Nothing says groovy like a matching coord in a psychedelic print. For a more subtle everyday look, go for prints in more neutral shades, and style them with your classic jeans-and-boots combo.

Willabelle Ong, digital creator

Cut-out details break the busyness of the print

Credit: Stella Mccartney

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Start with the psychedelic print in small doses and wear it with solid-coloured pairings

Credit: Brandon Maxwell

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Ditch the summer dress and try matching co-ords instead

Credit: Paco Rabanne

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Abstract Mushroom-print T-shirt, $515, Stella McCartney

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Here's How You Pull Off Psychedelic Prints, According To Willabelle Ong

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Cut-out details break the busyness of the print

Start with the psychedelic print in small doses and wear it with solid-coloured pairings

Ditch the summer dress and try matching co-ords instead

Abstract Mushroom-print T-shirt, $515, Stella McCartney

Leopard-print Jersey Dress, $119, H&amp;M

Alex Recycled Polyester Printed Tie-Around Thong Sandals, $69.90, Charles &amp; Keith

Spaghetti Strap Tulle Crop Top, $81, Desigual

Adia Zebra-print Skirt, $222, Rotate

Soopia Dress, $98, Expired Girl

Pepperland Pants, $93.76, House of Sunny

Paula's Ibiza Printed Woven Shirt, $1675, Loewe

Trousers with slits, $274, Desigual

Printed ruched dress, $45.90, Mango

Macaw Island Cropped Top, $117, Farm Rio

Johnson Hartig Asymmetric Patchwork Skirt ,$274, Desigual

Cut-out Dress, $29.95, H&amp;M

Ed Curtis Printed T-shirt, $474, Stella McCartney

Medium Sling Bag, $144, Desigual

Printed Linen Dress, $59.90, Zara

Printed Cotton-voile Shirt, $763, Dries Van Noten

Matador Print Skirt, $311, Moschino

Embroidered Patchwork High-top Platform Sneakers, $274, Desigual

Fruit-print Cotton Sandals, $305, Blue Bird Shoes

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Leopard-print Jersey Dress, $119, H&M

Alex Recycled Polyester Printed Tie-Around Thong Sandals, $69.90, Charles & Keith

Cut-out Dress, $29.95, H&M