In Full Bloom: Floral Dresses
March 24, 2010
After seeing the burst of floral prints on the Spring 2010 runways, my all-solids wardrobe seemed suddenly drab. These flirty, cheery patterns were popular on the 2009 runways, and that popularity has blossomed into a floral fashion obsession. After all, is there a better way to say hello to the warm weather and sunny days of spring than with a fresh crop of flowery prints?
Floral Dresses have been and will continue to be a universal favorite for spring. The difference, though, from season to season is how we wear it. Capable of being integrated into any personal style, such as hippie chic, bohemian, preppy, indie, or downright girly-girl, these dresses come in a vast assortment of cuts and patterns–from abstract to realistic. Regardless of the pattern, color, cut, et al, the way I’m wearing these ethereal frocks for an evening out is with opaque tights that match the dress’ dominate hue and a pair of caged stilettos (yes, open-toed with tights!). For day, I slip on oxfords and a cross-body bag. When summertime comes around, nix the tights and grab a pair of wedges–and the chunkier the better this season. When accessorizing, keep it simple. The patterns are busy and too many distracting add-ons make the look suddenly overwhelming and over-thought. Never try to hard for any ensemble, especially when workin’ a bold print. The season’s floral dresses are whimsical garments that are surprising versatile when played-up correctly. From a leather-studded belt to wrist-fulls of bangles to three dainty necklaces, there are as many styling options as there are flowers in a flowerbed. Just remember to use moderation so the floral frock pops. Here’s some of my favorite styles this season. Try working one into your look!
Clockwise from upper left:
1. “Floral Print Halter Dress” by Elizabeth and James ($395; Nordstrom)
2. Chicago designer Sophia Reyes’ “Teah” cotton dress ($215; Sophia Reyes)
3. “Neon Floral Dress” by Free People ($98; shopbop.com)
4. Eskell’s “Mia Mustard Floral Ruffle Dress” ($160; Eskell)
5. “Hope Dress” by Dolce Vita ($176; shopbop.com)
6. Stella McCartney’s linen floral Camellia dress ($1,195; Stella McCartney)
By Courtney of ModernJap
Images courtesy of Nordstrom, Sophia Reyes, Shopbop.com, Eskell, and Stella McCartney
Tags: dresses, Eskell, Nordstrom, shopbop.com, Sophia Reyes, Stella McCartney, Trends
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