April Showers Bring Swanky Flowers

Spring is in full bloom with over-the-top romanticism and it is…a floral print.

Florals are always a fun trend to incorporate into your wardrobe, and this spring and summer you will find a terrific selection of colors and prints. Floral prints for the season don’t have to be reminiscent of your grandmother’s curtains. Whether you choose a floral print dress, tunic, or necklace, there are plenty of opportunities to add some flower power to your spring and summer wardrobe.


General Tips for Wearing Floral Print

1. Floral patterns should be in proportion to your body size; otherwise the wrong proportions can be highly unflattering. If you’re slender, you can wear a wide range of print sizes, from huge flowers to tiny ones. If you’re petite, avoid huge flowers because it may look comically big and make you seem even shorter. Plus sizes should avoid large prints, as they will only emphasize your size. To bring attention to a feature you like, wear florals in that area. If you are proud of your bust, for instance, wear a floral blouse instead of a floral skirt or floral pants. Avoid wearing florals in an area you want to hide.

2. Go to your closet and take note of the color scheme of most of your wardrobe. Do you tend to gravitate to mostly jewel tones? Pastels? Neutrals? Whatever your preference is, choose florals that fall in the same color family as what you already own so it will be easier for you to mix and match with what you already have.

3. For a more dramatic look, wear florals with a stark color contrast between the flowers and the background. For a more subtle look, be sure that the flowers and the background are simple in color or at least brightness.

4. Wear a more muted floral print for the office and a brighter one for play.

5. A floral print accessory is a great way to try the trend if you’re still having some reservations about it.

As always, check out what you already have in your closet and then browse through our closet for pieces that will compliment your favorite pair of jeans or leggings.


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