The black and white ones are mono-colored, so the "repeat" is less visible. This makes it easier to hide the lack of symmetry and the warp in the back. I personally love paisley patterns and think they are lovely on summer dresses. However, you might want to make the pink less vibrant so that the pattern flows better. (If you have PhotoShop, use Image > Adjust > Hue Saturation & Value. Select the hot pink and Similar (to get the rest of the pink patches), then play with the dials to see what a color change will do.) If you want to keep the pink, select the yellow and change that instead. :) Carolly