Patterns and prints come in many forms, but despite their design flexibility, they are one of the hardest fashion elements to style. Whether it’s leopard prints, gingham, or polka dots, all clothing patterns create a distinct statement look. As a focal point in an outfit, patterns, and prints are difficult to pair with other pieces—they just steal the show or clash with anything else trying to grab the onlooker’s attention. Explore these tips for styling floral patterns and discover the best way to wear prints in a look.
Pair Patterns With Basics
Bigger and more prominent floral prints are an upcoming 2023 spring and summer fashion trend. The more florals, the better. With florals becoming distinct and bold statements, let them take the spotlight, and pair your floral patterned pieces with some basics.
Adding more prints or colors to your outfit creates competition for your florals and generates a lot of extra visual clutter. Too many details in an outfit overwhelm the eyes and make your styled look come off as clashy and disoriented. Make your floral accents the only statement in your outfit, and accentuate their beauty with neutral pairings.
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Floral prints exude a lot of color—a blessing and a curse. The myriad hues in a floral print make your outfit bright and colorful, but they also make finding complementary pieces for your ensemble more challenging. More colors mean a higher risk of clashing shades.
Avoid looking like a mismatched rainbow by coordinating the colors in your florals with the shades of your other outfit elements. If your florals have red petals, choose outfit pieces and accessories with warm tones. For two-tone florals, highlight the more subtle color in other areas of your outfit. Match the colors in your florals elsewhere in your look.
Lean Into an Aesthetic
Some floral designs create specific looks. Daisies give off a 70s appearance. Dark roses commonly appear in dark academia aesthetics. A bunch of wildflowers channels a boho look. Different floral patterns produce varying styles and appearances.
Lean into the aesthetic of your floral print to style a coordinated and put-together look. Rock white booties and flowy sleeves or bell bottoms to complement the 70s looks of a daisy floral print. Stick to a dark color palette when wearing roses to emphasize the dark academia essence. Wear earthy tones and textured details with wildflower patterns and play up the boho aesthetic.
Photo: Instagram.com/slipintostyle Florals are the spring must-have of your wardrobe essential for every season, adding color and detail to your looks. Flower prints are especially popular during the warmer seasons when nature blossoms with blooms. Whether you are bringing out the florals for summertime or just like the look of flowers on your clothes, keep these three tips for styling floral patterns on hand. Knowing how to style rich patterns without overwhelming your look with too much visual clutter allows you to create some stylish and bold outfits.
