Forget Minimalism: Milan Favors Maximalism

Long live colorful prints and separates.

In with the bold, out with the bland. Milan knows how to punch it up and have fun with fashion, something we should all learn to emulate. Why save those leopard print pants or fur coat for a special occasion that will never happen? Life is the occasion, and it's happening now.

Take notes on how to add pizzaz to your wardrobe from the fine fashion set who attended Milan Fashion Week.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24:  Guests seen during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 24, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24: Guests seen during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 24, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

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Timur Emek

Neutral furs are fine, but candy-colored ones are better.

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Christian Vierig

Wear a leopard print coat over your favorite floral prairie dress for an eclectic, granny-chic look.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25:  Guests 
outside Antonio Marras during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 25, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25: Guests outside Antonio Marras during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 25, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)

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Melodie Jeng

Printed suit sets, lots of volume and barely-there glasses elevate your style status.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Chiara Ferragni arrives at the Fendi show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Chiara Ferragni arrives at the Fendi show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images)

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Vanni Bassetti

You can never go wrong with pearl-embellished platforms and mismatched stripes.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Zina Charkoplia wearing a striped jacket and pants, Gucci bag outside Emilio Pucci during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Zina Charkoplia wearing a striped jacket and pants, Gucci bag outside Emilio Pucci during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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Christian Vierig

Canadian tuxedo feelin' too casual? Throw a fur stole across your chest and hang mustard yellow tassels from your earlobes.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22:  Tina Leung, Bryanboy wear Gucci  outside the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 22, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Tina Leung, Bryanboy wear Gucci outside the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 22, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)

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Melodie Jeng

Playing it safe is so boring! If you're going to wear a suit set, opt for one with an eye-catching pattern.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23:  Leila Monteiro is seen during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Leila Monteiro is seen during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

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Timur Emek

Print mixing isn't hard once you accept that animal prints are neutrals.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: A guest wearing a dress with print and boots outside Fendi during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: A guest wearing a dress with print and boots outside Fendi during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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Christian Vierig

Still not ready to mix prints? Fine. Just wear one... from head to toe.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 26: Simone Marchetti wearing leoprint pants, beige wool coat outside Dolce & Gabbana  during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 26, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 26: Simone Marchetti wearing leoprint pants, beige wool coat outside Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 26, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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Christian Vierig

See? Everyone's doing it.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: A guest wearing checked coat, green jacket outside Fendi during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: A guest wearing checked coat, green jacket outside Fendi during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 23, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

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Christian Vierig

Modernize a vintage-style dress by letting a flowy skirt peek through to add movement and interest.

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Christian Vierig

Or go full-on drama with a fur coat, coordinating skirt-and-top set and socks with satin sandal heels.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24:  A guest during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 24, 2017 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24: A guest during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 24, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

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Timur Emek

I hope you're ready for a country comeback because cowboy boots and sweet, Ann-of-Green-Gables-esque dresses are creeping their way into the mainstream.

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