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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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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