Forget Minimalism: Milan Favors Maximalism
Long live colorful prints and separates.
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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.
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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.
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outside Antonio Marras during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017/18 on February 25, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2017/3/1/GettyImages-645473094_Melodie-Jeng_Milan-Street-Style.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1491842701464.jpeg)
Melodie Jeng
Printed suit sets, lots of volume and barely-there glasses elevate your style status.
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Vanni Bassetti
You can never go wrong with pearl-embellished platforms and mismatched stripes.
![94641501 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)](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2017/3/1/GettyImages-644613622_Christian-Vierig_Milan-Street-Style.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1491842701504.jpeg)
Christian Vierig
Canadian tuxedo feelin' too casual? Throw a fur stole across your chest and hang mustard yellow tassels from your earlobes.
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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.
![94641892 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)](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2017/3/1/GettyImages-644594198_Timur-Emek_Milan-Street-Style.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1491842701337.jpeg)
Timur Emek
Print mixing isn't hard once you accept that animal prints are neutrals.
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Christian Vierig
Still not ready to mix prints? Fine. Just wear one... from head to toe.
![94697759 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)](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2017/3/1/GettyImages-645665374_Christian-Vierig_Milan-Street-Style.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1491842701524.jpeg)
Christian Vierig
See? Everyone's doing it.
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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.
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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.
Stay tuned for our final Fashion Month installment featuring Paris street style.
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