mix and match

phrase

: to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways
mix and match sweaters with different skirts to create new outfits
Buy clothing that you can mix and match.

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Amazon has one of the best selections of matching sets online, including throwback shorts-and-top duos, travel-ready sets, and expensive-looking top-and-skirt combos that are easy to mix and match with other pieces in your wardrobe. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix and match

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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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