Springtime florals are popping up everywhere. Here’s how to incorporate those oh-so-pretty patterns into your school, work, date and going-out wardrobe…
Wear floral patterned shorts with a basic white tee, skinny-strapped sandals and a simple necklace for a laidback, comfortable ensemble. If bold florals aren’t your thing, bring flowers into your attire through accessories. Boyfriend jeans and a frilly blouse look springtime lovely when worn with floral flats and fun flower sunglasses. A flowered tank is the easiest way to pull off the floral trend—just throw on your favorite pair of skinnies, some flat sandals and colorful bracelets for a cute campus look.
At work, there may be a fine line between loud florals and pretty florals. Opt for more muted colors and small patterns so that you’ll be lovely and not gawdy. A knee-length floral sundress can be made work appropriate with a soft cardigan, pearl necklace and cute flats. For small doses of roses, wear floral heels and earrings with trousers and a solid blouse and cardigan. A gorgeous floral-printed pencil skirt looks professional and ladylike with a solid tee, pearl bracelets and metallic ballet flats.
Florals are perfect for date night. Be pretty in a prim floral sundress accessorized with a pearl bracelet and Spring’s hot nude heels. For something a little more elegant, dress up a solid dress with a matching clutch, bright flower-printed pumps and a statement-making ring. To channel the more bohemian end of florals, cinch the waist of a one-shouldered floral dress with a leather belt. Leather wedges, a matching clutch and earthy earrings pull together the free-spirited look.
Florals can be trickiest when worn out on wild weekend nights. In the first outfit, a floral mini skirt is glammed up with a gold sequin tank and matching pumps and clutch. A little black dress can be gussied up with floral heels and flowery statement necklace while leather clutch lends just enough edginess. A one-shouldered floral dress looks fabulous with heels and a clutch that bring out its colors. With this much pattern, a simple flower ring should do without overdoing it.