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Judith Mercer FLOWER POWER
It’s pretty much impossible to ignore the array of floral prints on offer this Spring, and it’s great to see the explosion of colour on the rails. However, florals can be a bit scary for some – you really have to know how to wear them for optimum effect, without looking like an advert for the Chelsea Flower Show.
This season’s florals are available in so many different forms, from tiny ‘Little House on the Prairie’ style pretty prints (I know, I’m showing my age there), to highly contemporary graphic floral prints and plenty in between, so even if you don’t consider yourself to be a flowery person, there is likely to be something for you.
There are a few simple rules that will keep you on track and ensure you always look stunning.
KEEP IT SIMPLE FOR BUSINESS
Florals and work wear may not seem like a natural match, but if you keep it simple you can still look professional. Just a single garment within your outfit, perhaps a blouse or a skirt, teamed with a classic neutral, will work a treat. Keeping the style simple – a pencil skirt or classic shirt, ensures you remain business-like, with added femininity.
CHOOSE A THEME
If you have a dramatic, gregarious side to your nature and you love to mix up prints you will probably want to really ‘ go for it’ with this trend, which is great, but take care. Too many colours and prints can overpower even your extrovert personality, so to make sure this doesn’t happen, choose a colour theme if your print is multi coloured, or alternatively a design theme (see the black, red and white Hobbs skirt and top pictured) and make sure it runs throughout your outfit. This will ensure your look ‘put together’ but still get noticed. Another option is to mix florals with stripes – a regular spring trend, which will still give you the impact you are looking for. You can carry this through to your accessories too if you really want to make an statement, or choose to stay with neutrals.
Whether you are an extrovert or not, do bear this in mind – too many different sizes and colours of floral prints will look messy and may well get you noticed for the wrong reasons.
PRINT SIZE
Wearing the appropriate size of print to complement your scale will ensure you don’t look out of balance. It’s a clever illusion which will really make a difference. For example, if you are petite in size and stature you will look even smaller if you chose to wear very large prints. Equally if you have a fuller figure, very small prints will make you look larger. Medium scale will work for most people, so if you avoid extremes you won’t go too far wrong.
/ 20 FLORAL ACCESSORIES
For some, floral clothing just doesn’t feel right, and I’m certainly not advocating it for everyone. However, if you feel you would like to give this trend a try, accessories might be a more appropriate place to start.
The easiest and cheapest option is to add a scarf, and with so many different ways to tie them, they are a great way to add some interest to a plain outfit.
Floral shoes and handbags are also great options if you just want a hint of this trend. Again, just make sure you link the accessories to your clothes by co-ordinating the colours.
I hope you have lots of flowery fun!
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