There isn’t much that’s more summery than a lovely floral dress. Perfect for parties, beaches, daywear and more, the right one normally proves to be the hardest working item in your summer wardrobe. This season, there are severel ways to work that very dress, florals coming in different iterations for a colourful take on hot weather dressing. Whether dark and moody, a la Yves Saint Laurent or something all together more sugary as inspired by Oscar de la Renta, here are three ways we’ll be working our summer florals this year.
1. As seen at cocktail dress maestro Oscar de la Renta’s show, pretty pastels do florals in a very flattering and lovely, traditional light. Add a little bit of edge to your floral dresses with accessories that give a bit of a pop for a garden party approach to daytime dressing. Pictures: Catwalk SS13 Oscar de la Renta, puff sleeved dress by Valentino, dusty pink Nina Ricci floral dress, Miu Miu earrings and Oscar de la Renta white shoes all from www.net-a-porter.com, dusty pink brocade floral dress and jeans from www.topshop.com, Marc Jacobs polka dot printed floral top from www.matchesfashion.com and Kotur JB Renna Bonnet in available here.
2. As shown by Mr Ralph Lauren, florals don’t have to come in pretty colours to make quite the pretty impact. Dark reds and greens and black backgrounds give a sophisticated take on flowery dressing that works especially well for night. Pictures: Catwalk SS13 Ralph Lauren, floral print Rochas bustier dress, green and black floral top and skirt, House of Holland pencil skirt, Sophie Hulme jumpsuit, Dannijo Cassandra earrings and red raffia shoes by Dolce and Gabanna all from www.matchesfashion.com, Dolce and Gabanna silk blend long sleeve dress from www.net-a-porter.com and Koutr Margo in black lace available here.
3. For the youthful take on this traditional summer fabric, add a touch of neon and super bright colours to you floral mix as seen at Moschino. Pair with ladylike shoes and statement jewels for the modern way to do summer dressing. Pictures: Catwalk Moschino SS13, green floral strappy dress by Oscar de la Renta, Tom Binns necklace, Jason Wu pink floral top all www.net-a-porter.com, floral jeans, coloured sandals and green jacquard dress from www.topshop.com, neon jacquard dress by Stella McCartney and Kotur Margo in green brocade available here.
