Fresh Florals
The month of May and floral prints go hand in hand! When we finally get a glimpse of slightly warmer weather here in Illinois, it makes me want to reach for lighter, brighter colors and FLORALS! There is really no right or wrong way to wear floral prints. It’s more a matter of your comfort regarding this print. You can go bold and wear floral from head to toe or simply add accents of floral in your outfit.
Tips for Wearing Florals
As a mid-lifer, I’m a true believer that if you’re comfortable in what you’re wearing you’ll look terrific and exude confidence. So if you want to wear floral from head to toe, GO FOR IT!
It’s good to give new things a try as I’m proof that you just might discover something you like that you thought you’d never try or wear! If you typically don’t wear floral, give it a try in smaller doses – think accessories or accent pieces!
Floral pieces can be worn to work, events and special occasions, lounging around, etc. as evidenced by all the ways I’ve styled my florals for you here! In addition, you’ll get to see how my fashionable friends wore theirs!
Lastly, you might want to balance the floral print size to your body size. Large prints might overwhelm a petite figure, which isn’t my issue. Being tall and average sized, I can wear bigger floral patterns.
Floral Sweater
The weather in May can still be iffy at best! We could have summer like weather to snow and everything in between. Therefore, I like the idea of having a spring sweater or two in my collection. You could easily wear this sweater like a cardigan and layer a cami or tank underneath. I’ve added my vintage Trifari floral necklace and earrings. (To see a previous blog post on Trifari click here: A Tribute to Wendy Mancini and Trifari Jewelry) On a side note, I’ve had people offer to buy this Trifari set right off my body!
Pictured is how I would wear this look to work. It can easily be dressed down and worn with shorts, jeans – especially colored jeans, which are trending! (To see a previous post on colored denim, click here: Stylish Monday Colored Denim)
Lavender Suede Pumps: Sam Edelman DSW (last year)
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Floral Dress
As Fashion Trends and Friends followers, you know that skirts and dresses aren’t really my jam that is until recently! This floral dress was purchased last year at Stein Mart for my great-niece’s first Communion. Spring is the perfect time to find floral dresses. Floral dresses are great to wear to any spring and summer event like bridal showers, graduations, Derby Day parties…the list could go on and on. This dress fit perfectly and yet was super comfortable. Having pockets was a definite plus! Who doesn’t love pockets?
This floral pattern is a little more abstract, which I liked. The colors are bold and vibrant, which is win in my book! I paired it with pearls always a classic choice and pale pink shimmery pumps. You know I’m always about more being better but you could easily skip a necklace and wear a bright colored shoe or sandal. For a more casual look, I’d wear a flat, strappy sandal.
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Floral Jogger Set
Since we’re all in some state of sheltering at home, wearing comfy clothing has been the common go to for most of us. I’m a big fan of jogger sets, which can easily be worn separate or together. This jogger set was purchased last year; and I wore it traveling to Malibu for my girl’s get away. Most of us also like to travel in comfort! This jogger set seemed like the perfect outfit for my four hour flight; and I simply threw on my jean jacket for warmth since I’m usually cold on planes.
Slides: Target (several years ago)
All over floral was a hit for me but these two pieces can easily be separated and worn with solid colors. Joggers can actually be dressed up so think about adding heals and a blouse or cami. The floral top can be paired with shorts, jeans, skirts…you get the idea! Lots of styling options for these two pieces!
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Floral Tops
Floral tops are an easy go to when wanting to add some floral for a spring/summer look! Here I’ve styled both my floral tops for work by wearing them with dress pants. For a more casual look, they can both be worn with colored denim, jeans, shorts and skirts. This green color is not a color I typically wear but liked the sleeves and the peplum plus the floral print is so pretty and the whole look just felt like spring to me! I purchased this look to wear to work and never got the chance this school year so I decided to wear it for a Zoom class I’m teaching. I always feel most myself when I’m cleaned up and dressed up!
Blue Ankle Pants: Loft
Jewelry: Julie Voss
Pairing red and yellow is a great combination and somewhat newer for me! The scalloped edges on this top gives it some extra detail.
Red Pants: New York and Company (many years ago…I wear them all the time!)
Jewelry: Julie Voss (same in the above picture)
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Floral Accents
These pumps have been in my closet for almost a year. They were purchased when a local shoe store was going out of business. Doing this post caused me to pull them out and style them. I decided to pair them with my lace top and pearl embellished, distressed jeans for a recent Zoom call! I would wear this look for work on a Friday, a shopping date with girlfriends, date night with my hubby, etc. I think the pumps would look great with any solid colored dress or column look in white, pink, blue, green, yellow…
I.N.C. Jeans: Macy’s (last year)
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Here’s the Fresh Floral Styling of My Fellow Lifestyle and Fashion Blogging Friends from Around the World
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I am a great fan of florals Julie and these are gorgeous. x
Hi Hilda,
We missed you on this collaboration! Appreciate you stopping by and your kind words! I’m a big fan of florals and like to wear them all year round but especially in the spring and summer!
Julie xo
WOW! What beautiful floral prints. Lovely.
Hi Nanchi,
I appreciate your kind words! I agree! Floral prints are just so lovely and cheerful!
Have a wonderful day!
Julie xo
Gimme all the floral prints…I love them all! But can we take a minute to talk about both your lavender pumps & the pair with the floral print heel…I might’ve drooled on my keyboard…lol!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Hi Debbie,
Thanks soooooo much for stopping by and checking out our fresh floral collaboration! You’re a girl after my heart regarding a great pair of pumps! I couldn’t pass up the floral pair since they were only $10. and was excited to finally pull them out! Gee, I might actually get to wear them out some time!
Julie xo
I LOVE your floral heels!!
Thanks Tif! I couldn’t pass up the deal last year and was excited to wear them for this post! Maybe some day I’ll even get to wear them out!
Julie xo
Julie,
All of your looks are so fabulous and showcase how easy it is to add some to your wardrobe. IMHO, florals are a gal’s BSFF (best style friend forever). Be well.
Hi Rena,
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I’m so glad you were able to get some easy ideas on how to incorporate florals and of course they’re a gal’s BSFF! I love that! Take care and be safe!
Julie xo
Julie, I love all of your bright florals! It makes my Bohemian heart happy. And those floral heels are absolutely fabulous!
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
Hi Michelle,
I greatly appreciate your kind words! I’m always a fan of bright and bold colors! Those heels are fabulous; and I think I paid a whopping $10! Couldn’t pass them up!
Julie xo