Not your grandmother's dress
Growing up, I hated floral prints.
With.
A.
Passion.
They felt dated, stuffy, and like something you would find in a questionable closet full of questionable clothes. I refused to buy them and have especially refused to suggest them to my clients over the years. But 2017 has been a breath of fresh air! Designers have revived florals and transformed them into something fresh and sweet, especially for those in the under 25 crowd. I’m not saying that those of us past 25 can’t wear this trend. I’m just saying that I think they are especially cute on young adults.
Look for florals in off the shoulder tops, dresses, rompers, blazers, skirts, pants, high-low tops, shoes, leggings, and my long time favorite: scarves. In choosing a floral for your photographs, try to stick with the larger prints rather than a tiny flower arrangement that repeats all across the garment. In my opinion, the tiny repetitive print can still look dated, stuffy, and ages even the youngest of us if not done correctly. To easily avoid an opps: choose updated prints that are large and still leave a lot of “white” space (areas with no print).
Don’t be afraid to pair stripes and florals. This super cute trend is absolutely adorable and super easy to handle and may be my new favorite look. Find your favorite striped shirt and pair it with your a girly floral a-line skirt. Add in your favorite accessories that pop the floral, and you’re golden!