Mixing & Matching Secrets From the Stars

While working closely with costume designers during film making, the stars at Monolithic Studios learned a few secrets for putting together a versatile and chic wardrobe.

When mixing a jacket with a skirt, go for contrast such as red with navy.  Director and occasional actress Ivy Jordan pairs the red jacket from Gene Marshall's J'Adore costume with the navy tweed skirt from Ashton Drake's Travel in Tweed ensemble.  A matching hat, scarf, gloves, and jewels are from The Couture Touch.  A beaded knit beret worn as a snood is from an unknown designer.  The dramatic fur muff is from Integrity.

Pair patterns with solids.  A checked pattern with a solid is a classic pairing.  Film star Gene Marshall teams a dyed version of the jacket from Croquet, Anyone? with the houndstooth skirt from Afternoon Off and the blouse from Hello Hollywood, Hello.  A touch of red provides a pop of color.   Jacket, skirt, blouse, and the gloves from Good-Bye New York are from Ashton Drake.  Hat and purse are from The Couture Touch.

More Tips for Mixing and Matching:

• Don't be afraid to mix fabrics.
• Pick out a color from a print or tweed to use for the second piece.  Neutrals such as a black and white stripe or a leopard print works with any color.
• Pull it all together with the accessories.  Scarves are a great way to play with color and mixing patterns.  You can use fabric scraps from vintage blouses and scarves, as well as men's ties.  Even scarves from other doll sizes can work.  I found several from my Barbie doll's wardrobe that works with Gene and her friends.

Cast:

Lady Director Ivy Jordan is from Integrity.

Fashion Plot Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.