“Florals, for spring; groundbreaking.”
Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up and dry
out in Seattle, I can’t wait to start wearing all of the gorgeous spring 2015
trends! My favorite by far this year is floral prints- I know, florals for
spring isn't exactly new but what is new is the scale and diversified ways to
wear these prints.
My top picks for scale are extra-small, large &
extra-large and I love wearing these in every way! There are so many large
scale graphic floral prints out there that you can really wear them in any
outfit whether it be on your skirt, dress, jacket, blouse, scarf, shoes, bag etc.
there’s no wrong way this season.
I’m a sucker for a good large scale floral print on any
dress or skirt so whenever I see them shopping I immediately gravitate towards
those picks- especially when the floral print is on top of a black or dark
color garment.
Large scale floral prints are really great in just about
every cut because they can be placed in perfect ways to show off that fabulous
figure or mask some not so fabulous areas-
So don’t be afraid to start with a floral statement piece
and work around that as the base of your outfit.
These styles can really be worn everywhere- to work, class,
drinks, dinner, and even to yoga
The large scale print is the easiest to work into your
wardrobe without breaking the bank- add in a printed tank or jacket for a quick
update and grabbing a dress or skirt is never a bad idea to look like you just
stepped out of the pages of Vogue.
Pair floral printed pants with solid or stripe tops to keep it chic & simple.
Pair these printed tops with basic jeans, black skinnies or shorts. If you're feeling extra chic- opt for leather skinnies, pumps & a simple clutch.
Extra-large floral prints may not be for everyone but for
the Carrie Bradshaw in all of us- here are a few great looks to show off these
larger than life prints & accessories
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If you’re a little shy of wearing dramatic pieces in a large
portion of your outfit, it’s never a bad idea to start small- a light scarf or
bag can really be the showpiece of your outfit without feeling like your look
is shouting at passersby.
Admittedly I was a little wary of buying into the tiny scale
florals that conjure memories of the Spice Girls, platform shoes and tiny
backpacks circa 1990 but seeing these looks has me drooling and I can’t wait to
work these into my wardrobe-
H&M
These are also better if you’re not looking for anything too
wild to add to spring looks. Adding a dash of extra-small floral prints can
really tie together a feminine every day look.
Maybe I had you at “florals” and you’re ready to take the
plunge into the floral on floral layered look, this is a big step fashion guru
so tread carefully and take note of these flawless floral on floral looks-
These are all great examples of how playing with scale and
placement really make these work without seeming overdone or tacky. Now you may
go forth and take on spring 2015 like the fashion icon I know you are!
If those last looks had you really questioning if this trend
is for you at all, don’t fret, I have some more toned down looks to help you to make this work for you without feeling out of place-
Now you are well equipped to go out and make this trend all
your own- no need to conform to what the other girls are wearing- try out
different placements and scales to find what makes you feel comfortable &
confident in your look.
There you have it, florals for spring and how to wear them
every way, every day.
