mix and match

idiom

: 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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Guests can mix and match to reach the $50 purchase level. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025 Choose from a range of transparent hues, or mix and match to create your own set. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025 Guests can mix and match to reach the $50 purchase level. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025 Plus the sweater and pants are easy to mix and match with other closet staples for endless outfit potential. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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