mix and match
Verb
Meaning
mix and match (third-person singular simple present mixes and matches, present participle mixing and matching, simple past and past participle mixed and matched)
To vary elements to make compatible combinations.
She became very good at mixing and matching skirts, blouses, and accessories to extend her fashion budget.
Alternative names
mix-and-match
Synonyms
Examples
I can mix and match a cute shirt with some skinny jeans under a leather jacket and it looks fun and unique.
Generally speaking, I'm a jeans, T-shirt and boots man but I do own an Armani suit, which gets a regular outing. It's nothing fancy - just a classic, well-cut suit with clean lines and beautiful tailoring. It's timeless and you can mix and match it with anything to dress up or dress down.
I wear Whatever I feel comfortable in. I like to mix and match. I'll buy something from the street. I'll buy something from a fashion house.
So it's mix and match. Hold your line when you really feel something you're saying is wonderful and you really want to get this point across and prove it to your partner by just throwing it into the tape and letting it speak for itself.
It is more important to know how to mix and match the clothes than to spend money.
I like to mix and match vintage with designer. It's how I create my own style.