This week we are taking on the floral trend which in my opinion will always be around. I’m kind of a newbie when it comes to wearing florals because for so many years I hated it. Growing up all saw offered to plus size women were ugly, garish floral print clothes . I was completely turned off by florals until I came upon this awesome Simply Be maxi dress (worn as a skirt for my post today!) a year ago . This dress has single-handedly changed my perception of floral print forever. I learned that I could wear a beautiful vibrant print without feeling like a huge flower.
Would you dare to wear florals? If so, how would you wear it?
Please check out these other fab bloggers and their take on florals!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dress: Simply Be
Shirt: Old Navy
Belt: dont remember! tee hee
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack
This is funny because this is the exact reason I don’t own a lot of items with floral prints. I would love to see the dress, I have a very nice dress I bought a few years ago that took me out of that never wear floral print stage.
Here’s the “skirt” worn as a dress…
You look fantastic in this combination! I love the maxi skirt and the chambray together- totally majestic!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment!
I love florals. I have a granny dress with a flower print on it (from the op shop, and originally designated for my Tupperware parties as part of a dress up for it along with my pink wig) and It is frumpy, but when I wear it I really love it. I also used to own a one piece overalls (shorts not longs) that was black with big, bold, vibrant flower print on it. It was amazing. I wish I still had it, but sadly, I think I either got to fat with it, or wore it out. I lived in that thing!!!!! You look lovely, Georgette, in your beautiful maxi-skirt, but I think would prefer it as a dress or maybe with a plain top. (I love dots, too, though!)
Well, have a GREAT weekend and keep on smiling, girl. xo
Thank you! I would have loved to gone to one of your Tupperware parties! I think it wouldve have been a hoot!
Here’s the “skirt” worn as a dress..
You know I LOVE the subtle pattern mixing! Too cute. I have a floral top that I love because it goes with everything:
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I also have very bright floral sundress that is soooo “out of the box” for me but I LOVE it! Here I “winterized” it:
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Selah you ROCK! Just last year you were wearing your first maxi dress and now you’re rocking mixed prints! Im so happy that you are going outside your comfort zone and embracing it. I love it!!!!
I was just telling Audrey about how I’ve reached a point of really not caring if others don’t like what I wear. I think it’s equal parts age / maturity, fashion blogs, and having a little girl to “experiment” on (my 4 year old rocked mixed prints and multicolored looks before I did). I’m going to be doing a lot more color this spring and summer.
Here’s another pattern mixing outfit with my floral top – this time with houndstooth. I think this is one of my favorite outfits EVER!
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Love your sweater and sneaker combo. So comfy!
I think you look fantastic! This outfit is pure genius from head to toe!
By the time I started shopping for plus size clothes, the pendulum had swung the other way and there were almost no feminine or girly pieces, especially floral (with the exception of mu-mu type stuff for grannies which they had in every size from small the 6x so I didn’t really see that as a plus size specific thing).
As a result, I don’t have a problem with floral! I really like them actually. I’m just super picky about them, because I am petite and plus sized. I have to be really careful about prints and stylish cuts (like peplum or peddle pushers) and embellishments below the nipples(keep the eyes going up!).
But I do like floral! I just usually go for a small amount of them. I use them more as an accent or find pieces with flowers embroidered or with a floral print added to the trim or something. I’ve seen some super cute summer sneakers and slip-ons made from floral prints and I’ve found some dresses will just use a floral pattern for the sash and/or straps or something with a little embroidery at the bottom. Still, all over floral rarely does me (personally) any favors.
Thank you! I think its GREAT you know what works for you and you found ways to incorporate them into your wardrobe. Its all about feeling good and looking good. So kudos to you Peaches for making it work for you!
I’m with Peaches; I’m also petite so big prints of any kind don’t work for me. Even some petite clothes are too long for me!
Awww really? Not even small prints?
Depends on the print, but mostly only on skirts. I tend to stick with solid colors for tops. I’m barely 5’2″ so large prints are too overwhelming.
But you do look fabulous!!
How did you do that with the blouse? It looks tucked in but, of course, it’s not. I love it!
Thank you! The blouse is tucked into the “skirt”! I just turned the top of dress down and tucked in the shirt!
I also did floral + dots! My favorite mixed patterns combo. I liked how you converted the maxi dress into a skirt; it stands out more.
Thank you! I would love to try florals & stripes next time!
The denim shirt gives it a different look, which I like!!!
Thank you very much! I like pairing denim with florals!
your beauty and style are top shelf!
Thank you so very much!
This is a beautiful dress and I think what makes it so beautiful is the woman wearing it!! Never doubt yourself!!
Awww thank you so much! This comment means so much, especially today when I was doubting myself.
*swoon* what a lovely maxi! No wonder you embraced florals after this! I like how you paired it with the dotted chambray!
Thank you! I absolutely love this dress!
Lovely combination. And you do carry your necklaces so well. Another hit as far as I am concerned.
Thank you! I love accessories especially necklaces. Im still searching for that perfect statement necklace!
Oh me too. I have some necklaces you would adore. Because I love them so much myself, they were the first thing I noticed when I saw yours. I have a green necklace, big chunky bits with two gold buttons at the top… smashing. So pleased with it. I am trying to do a post on all my necklaces. If I have photographed them all, I will give you the link.
I would love to see your necklace choices! Im always looking for that special accessory!