Ma Mode: Break all the rules

I have been feeling a little funky this week. I found myself adding patterns, colors, and textures with utter disregard for the traditional laws of fashion (if such a thing is even real). And, you know what? It felt amazing.

I am not the only one advocating for the demolition of these unfashionable fashion rules. Street-style stars Giovanna Battaglia and Taylor Tomasi Hill recently weighed in on their favorite rules to break.


1. Break out your evening wardrobe for day

“I think wearing white lace in the morning looks lovely and that gold dresses and embroidery looks better worn in the day than at night. A silver skirt and a gold-foil blouse, for example, looks amazing,” Battaglia says.

2. Combine contrasting prints freely

“Some say mixing prints is a no-no, but for me and for fashionistas all over the globe this has been a huge trend as of late. As long as the prints work together and don’t compete, you are on your way to breaking one of the rules —  but in a good way,” Tomasi Hill says. Battaglia adds, “One of my favorite things to do is pair up a polka-dot top and a floral-print skirt. As long as you wear something in a bold way, it works.”

3. Do wear black with navy

“Black and brown together — some would say ‘eeeek,’ I say ‘chic,’” Tomasi Hill says. Outfits that mix navy, black, brown and gray??She says thumbs up.

4. Repeat with wild abandon

“Sometimes I will wear the same skirt to work four days out of five, always in a different way. I’ve become addicted to seeing how many ways I can wear it,” Tomasi Hill says. “I’ve often thought I should do this for fashion month as it would certainly cut down on the packing process.”

5. And wear it like you mean it

“During the week, I like to really dress up, especially for work. It puts me in a good frame of mind,” Battaglia says. Taylor also dresses to win: “My first job in fashion was at W magazine. My boss at the time told me to dress for the job you want in the future. I live by this rule.”

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Interview in Boston Metro