Who could forget this snarky quote from The Devil Wears Prada’s sinister editor, Miranda Priestly?
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Well, ladies, get ready for a plethora of groundbreaking florals this spring. Everywhere you look, flowy, flowery, colorful prints are popping up.
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These styles are from Dillard’s. Full sleeves and ruffles add a fresh, romantic look. Perfect for Easter, a spring party, or a wedding.
And PINK still seems to be a popular color choice.
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These vibrant prints are from Talbot’s.
But, do remember your individual color type when choosing floral patterns that are the most flattering for you. Let’s review from Q Style:
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Gentle Color Types:
- Best prints are small/medium scale
- The larger the print, the more blended-looking it should be
- Plaids, stripes, check, and dots should look blended with medium contrast
- Can wear florals and watercolor prints
- Small amounts of pure white (refer to page 23 for prints to avoid)
Muted Color Types:
- Small/medium scale prints
- Gals over 5’6″ can wear very blended looking large patterns
- Florals, stripes, checks, and plaids should be blended looking with medium contrast
- Dots are okay as long as they do not have strong contrast
- Leafy patterns and triangular shapes (refer to page 24 for prints to avoid)
Contrast Color Types:
- Medium to bold scale prints
- Florals, stripes, dots, checks, and plaids should have strong contrast and definite design
- Dramatic, high impact combinations
- Black and white is a signature combo
- Shiny fabrics are great (refer to page 25 for prints to avoid)
Light-Bright Color Type
- Small/medium scale prints are best
- Florals, plaids, stripes, dots, and checks are better if they have small pattern and high contrast
- Fabrics should have light background and look very lightweight (refer to page 26 for prints to avoid)
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As you can see, color and contrast make a huge difference in how complementary a floral choice can be. Notice how dark and heavy the dress on the left looks versus the light, airy floral on the right–which is perfect for my gentle, light-bright color type.
So choose your florals wisely keeping print size, contrast level, and color in mind.
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We think Miranda would agree.
“That’s all.”
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