navigating floral prints
Floral prints became the topic of discussion during a recent client appointment. I find my clients either love them or hate them, or like the idea of them but aren’t sure what to do with them, or most often, like some floral prints but not others. Here’s a guide to help you enjoy wearing floral prints in a way that fits your personal style.
Floral prints for a not-too-sweet style
Maybe you think of floral prints as being too sweet; your style sense is more rocker or edgy. Well, there’s still a way to work the floral print into your ensemble: mix stripes and florals together, for example, a black and white striped skirt with a floral print blouse. Or, look for florals in dark colors with dark backgrounds that feel more dramatic, and less sweet, than multi-colored florals on a white background.
Floral prints for print phobic people
Stick to solids but mix in a floral accessory. Look for a thin belt in a floral print or find a floral design in a peep toe pump to wear with your sophisticated neutrals. Floral prints don’t have to look cute, they can look refined and elegant.
Floral prints for evening
Stand out in a streamlined ankle pant in a floral print with pumps and a textured top. Look for that pant in a dressy fabric like silk rather than cotton. Or style a pencil skirt in a polished floral sateen with a flowy silk top and your favorite heeled shoes or sandals.
Floral prints on the weekend
Grab your favorite boyfriend jeans and team them with a floral print top or plain T-shirt and a floral print cardigan. Add flip flops or sandals and enjoy hanging out at the outdoor café or Farmer’s Market. Be sure to add your favorite jewelry to finish the outfit.
With floral prints flooding the fashion scene, you may feel uncertain about them, but don’t overlook the possibility of how well this print could work for you! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, let me help you find the right bloom for your unique style.
