22 May 2016
Embrace summer with FLORALS
Floral prints have been and always will be a hot trend when it comes to women's fashion. Women love flowers, it is no secret, and flower prints have been in style for hundreds of years. This year too, flowers are definitely one of the key trends. Some floral prints will be delicate and subtle, while others may be bold and vibrant. Make sure you choose a print that you really love and that fits your style and body type, as florals aren't always easy to wear. One of the main dilemmas of women is that these floral prints prove to be too girly or feminine for their liking and personal style. If you happen to experience a similar dilemma when it comes to floral skirts, then you ought to stick around for some of our tips on how to balance out these floral prints according to your own style.
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Spice up your spring look with fresh floral dresses
When it comes to the classic look of a floral-print dress, flowers are always in season. Reach for a playful, graphic daisy-print shift dress or slip into a romantic bower of roses. Enjoy the delicious summer breezes as you walk on the beach in a flowery sundress. In colder weather, pair a dark floral print with an ivory wool coat. Whether you’re heading to a cocktail party, a spring wedding, a day at the office or a date, there’s a flower-print dress to suit your tastes.
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Floral Shorts are the cutest one
Floral shorts look cute and preppy with a white top and simple cardigan. Or pair floral shorts with a long kimono. For a super feminine look, pair floral shorts with a lace top and lots of bangles. For a very simple, but still chic look, pair floral shorts with a neutral top in gray, black, or white.
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Go floral with your skirts
Wear a floral maxi skirt and pair it with a crop top and some ankle booties. Top off your look with a big, floppy hat! Or instead of pairing your favourite graphic tee with jeans, try wearing it with a floral skirt or over a floral dress! Try tucking it in a skirt or tying it in a small knot on the side over a dress.
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Floral jackets are the new way to look classy
Bored of wearing black blazers for every meeting? Then ditch your regular black blazer and add a floral blazer to your work outfit! It does seem a little daring for the office, but it can look really chic if done right. Try to keep the rest of your outfit simple, such as choosing black pants and a white button-down. That way, the blazer is the centre of the outfit.
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Add colours to a simple outfit with floral kimono
Wear a bright floral kimono over a simple white tee and denim shorts, or put it over a simple black maxi dress. They also are perfect to wear over your swimsuit at the beach this summer! A simple outfit will make you look chic and glamour with colourful kimono.
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A Floral Bra is the new trend
Ditch your boring bra this summer and wear a floral bandeau instead! It’s cute and versatile, and you can wear it under a tank that hangs low on the sides so the print can peek out. For those super hot days, you can just wear it on its own with high-waisted shorts or a skater skirt! Try and feel the difference!
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All floral but handle with care
A floral jumpsuit is a daring look you should definitely try this spring! It’s such a chic and easy outfit! You could dress it up for a date night or wear it casually to class. If you’re going out, pair your jumpsuit with heels. For accessories, keep it minimal since the jumpsuit is quite a statement in itself.
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Mix and match prints
Lastly, another effective way of balancing out floral prints is by pairing it with a different set of prints just like Fashion Bananas stripes-on-florals ensemble below. In order to balance out the feminine touch of a floral skirt, you can match it with a striped top for a more structured and edgier feel to your overall look.
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Bold Prints are eye catchy
The most conspicuous of 2016’s floral trend is the bold floral print. While very eye-catching, on-trend and summery, the risk is that it can look dated when 2017 rolls around. When shopping, choose a timeless silhouette that looks great with your figure, as clothes that fit you well don’t go out of style. Also remember that a little goes a long way: One bold floral dress is probably enough. Another way to rock the bold floral trend is to wear it on your accessories, like scarves, bags or even shoes.
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Accessorize yourself with flowers
Floral accessories make you look more vibrant and bright! Switch up your usual bag for class with a fun floral-print bag! Pairing a floral bag with your outfit is a sweet way to incorporate the print without being overpowering. It is big enough to fit everything you need for class! Or disguise a bad hair day by topping off your look with a floral-print hat. Another way of looking casual is to add a floral scarf to any plain outfit to give it a touch of colour. A lightweight scarf is a great spring accessory when you don’t want to wear a necklace. Don’t forget that you can even pop a flower crown on top your head for a cute hair accessory!
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Paint it floral
Any attire is never complete without a killer manicure, so try adding a floral design to your nails! Paint flowers on your nails yourself. If you aren’t great at nail art, you could also use Nail Polish in a floral print. All you have to do is stick them on your nails and you’ll have a perfect floral nails for spring!
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