How to wear floral prints in spring?

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No one can escape it anymore.

Spring is finally daring to show itself, bringing with it a wave of change and lightness.

And in terms of wardrobe, it’s the same. This time of year is ripe for aesthetic transformation. We swap our knitted sweaters for laid-back spring dresses.

But if there’s one pattern that you can’t miss in spring, it’s the floral print. 

Year after year, it returns to the fashion scene to enchant the wardrobes of all fashionistas. 

If you think you know how to wear floral prints in spring, you’ll be surprised to discover how we can approach it aesthetically this season. 

In this article, we’ll explore how flowers adorn our clothing in spring 2023 and how we can incorporate them into a look. 
One thing is certain: the floral prints are bound to surprise you.

How are flowers taking over our closets this spring/summer 2023?

Floral clothing in spring, what could be more ordinary, you might say?

It’s true that during this season, roses, tulips, and sunflowers bloom on our clothes at the same pace as buds in nature. And while we’re used to slipping into our floral dresses as soon as the sun’s rays warm our skin, we’re surprised when labels and high-fashion houses offer us other variations.

And this year, floral prints are dressed in their finest adornments.

​In this spring/summer 2023 season, floral patterns are featured on a wide range of clothing, from light dresses to flowing blouses and midi skirts. Soft pastel colors, vibrant shades, and bold prints are all used to celebrate this iconic season. Designers have also integrated floral details into accessories such as shoes, bags, and jewelry to bring a touch of freshness to any outfit. 

But there’s another trendy accessory that’s captivating crowds this season. It’s the rosette. A star accessory from the 2000s, this fabric or felt rose adds a romantic and feminine dimension to a garment. It’s often oversized and colorful. It can be worn elegantly on a blazer, a dress, a top, a skirt, or as a choker.

Whether in the form of floral details or prints, flowers are clearly present this season, as evidenced by high-fashion houses like Acne Studio, Prada, and Dries Van Noten for their spring/summer 2023 collection.

But if the print is trending this spring, let us show you how to integrate it into your outfit to enhance it, instead of making it look outdated.

How to wear floral prints in spring?

How to wear floral prints in spring? What piece should you prioritize when you want to wear flowers? How to integrate floral prints into your outfit without overdoing it? If you want to add flowers to your outfit, you’ve surely asked yourself these questions. So, to answer them simply, here’s how you can honor roses, magnolias, and other floral adornments in three styles.

Accessorize your spring outfit with flowers

We usually wear flowers on dresses and tops. And that’s a great option. But if you want to play it more original and surprise your admirers, why not wear floral prints where they’re least expected?

Accessories are a surprising playground for that.

This year, designers have had fun breaking the rules. Floral patterns, artificial flowers, and other floral designs are flooding the accessories range. Handbags, socks, sneakers, heels, jewelry, headbands… All are being luxuriously reimagined in floral versions. 

And it’s an excellent way to twist a spring look. Depending on the floral detail chosen, you can add volume, texture, color, life, cheerfulness, etc., thus elevating your outfit to give it a new flavor. 

But above all, if floral prints intimidate you, accessorizing allows you to take a first step and see if you feel ready to go further with this pattern.

Dare the total floral look

Popular for several seasons now, the total look has conquered the fashion sphere. With so many variations available: monochrome, checked, gingham, and 70s-inspired… the versions keep coming. And the trend of floral prints hasn’t long resisted the call of the total look.

In fact, it’s one of the styles you can adopt with floral prints in spring. Because wearing flowers from head to toe is definitely on-trend. Your allies for this? A flowing, flared pant paired with a shirt in the same pattern or a bralette and a blazer. 

The total floral look is worn in two main versions: 

• in an elegant and chic style: in this case, you take out your most beautiful pair of heels, a small leather handbag, a pair of earrings, and you’re ready for a night out. 

in an urban vibe: here, you swap your heels for a pair of white sneakers or espadrilles, another iconic spring shoe. You grab your basket bag. It’s the ultimate casual look for a seasonal outing.

Embrace the floral print with a countryside look

Last option for wearing flowers in spring: the countryside influence.

While you’re at it, why not go all out? Luckily, this season, the bohemian influence is at its peak. So if you love loose-fitting clothes, 70s inspiration, and light, flowing fabrics, you’ll be charmed by the idea of a countryside look.

For that, we focus on volume. XXL floral dresses for women, puff-sleeve tops, wide pants, blouses, oversized jackets, tunics… All these sunny pieces blend perfectly into the bohemian style backdrop.

And to modernize it all, don’t hesitate to choose reimagined pieces. For example, you can opt for a long floral dress, but in a cut that exposes the shoulders. An embroidered dress, a belted dress, a sheer tulle skirt… All these little details highlight the contemporary nature of the garment. 

Finally, to embody the countryside style, don’t forget the accessories. A pair of boots like cowboy boots, a straw hat, and a leather or wicker bag will perfectly complete your floral outfit.

What not to do to avoid making your floral outfit look outdated

Wearing floral prints in spring comes with a risk: that of overdoing it. And as mentioned in another article about cargo pants, when wearing a strong piece from your wardrobe, it’s important to be vigilant about maintaining balance in your outfit.

Wearing floral patterns means opting for a colorful, lively, and vibrant look. What can give you that light and relaxed vibe can also lead you down the path of a tacky look. And no one wants that.

So be careful not to mix several different floral pieces or mismatch your prints. That would be the best way to age your outfit rather than enhance it.

The golden rule for wearing floral prints stylishly is to do so sparingly, either in detail or by daring the total look. There’s really no middle ground. 

And if you’re hesitant about wearing flowers in your outfit, always think about harmony. And what works well with flowers are the basics. Neutrals, minimalism, essentials… All of these pair very well with the flowers of spring.

Our selection of floral pieces for a spring outfit

Dresses, skirts, shoes, accessories… Discover a selection of beautiful designer pieces that celebrate our dear spring flowers.

So, are you convinced by floral prints in spring/summer 2023? As you can see, this iconic print hasn’t aged a bit. Even better, it returns this summer in a new, more contemporary and vibrant light.

Incorporating floral patterns into your look can therefore be done in several ways: subtly by playing with details, textures, and shapes, in a total look, or staying true to the countryside image we have of this type of pattern. 

With one golden rule to follow: to maintain coherence in your outfit to avoid overwhelming the whole.

💡Do you want to bring a refreshing new breeze to your spring wardrobe? Check out the top list of trendy shoes for the season. And also, THE trendy spring jacket that has already captivated all the fashionistas in the fashion sphere.

Featured image: © Sandra Semburg