“Florals ? For spring? Groundbreaking,” said Mi randa Priestly, the editor-in-chief of a top fashion maga zine, sarcastically in the mov ie The Devil Wears Prada. Ob viously, florals are not a new trend for the spring season. They appear on the fashion scene at this time every year, just like the flowers bloom ing outside our windows. But f lorals are starting to gain new ground, appearing on pants and shoes instead of only dresses and skirts. That being said, it is well worth your money to have at least one floral skirt in your clos et. The circle skirt, or skater skirt, adorned with flowers is a classic for the summer and spring; it’s a versatile piece you can pair with button-downs, tees, tanks and even crop tops.
But if you want something a bit different and maybe even more professional, try a floral pencil skirt or even a midi skirt. Floral patterns are a fresh take on the nor mally dark and dull pencil skirt. Bright colors and pret ty prints will add originality to your look! However, my favorite trend for floral bot toms is pants. For this trend, you will want a cigarette pant or another pant that cuts off above the ankle so as not to be overwhelmed or absorbed by the print. Occasionally a harem pant, or another pant with a loose fit, will work too. You just have to be care ful that you are wearing the print and that the print isn’t wearing you.
As always, a fixation of mine is shoes, and florals are not an exception. Luckily, there is a wide range of flo ral-printed shoes. Summer, slip-on sneakers are adorable covered in flowers, and they are functional for walking around campus in the heat. If you are looking for some thing a bit more edgy, or at least as edgy as florals can be, try floral-print combat boots, specifically Dr. Martens.
A shoe that’s harder to mas ter would be heel completely controlled by f loral. Often both chunky and funky, they are a great substitution for your summer wedges, perfect for a night out in a pretty dress or your favorite white jeans.
For floral tops this spring, try floral lace. Some tops are on the heavier lace side, but some have a more sheer fabric incorporated. What you wear underneath depends on the weather: In the springtime, it can be a tank, and in the blaz ing summer, you can wear a bandeau.
And let’s not forget accesso ries. Floral patterns translate onto almost any accessory you can imagine. Scarves, phone cases, sunglasses and headbands alike fall into the floral agenda. I think the best floral print bags are clutches; they have so many colors and styles ready for any occasion!
In jewelry, florals take a bit of a different route, becom ing simple f lowers instead of a pattern. Big bulky flow ers tend to look the best, as statement jewelry is definitely in style right now. Whether these flowers appear on your bracelet, necklace or earrings is up to you–however, try not to wear all three at once.
As you take note of the flowers on your way to class, draw inspiration for florals in your closet. Though not new, florals are a classic trend of the season and should not be left out of your summer and spring style choices. Move over gloomy patterns of win ter; spring has finally sprung.
