Prints Please!
9 years ago by
Florals for spring / summer are about as groundbreaking as posting a sunset on Instagram. Yet we keep on with both. And why? For me, prints in general, well, I’ve always found them sort of difficult to wear… much harder than falling for that omg-the-sky-is-so-pink-after-the-rain-no-filter-i-promise moment we all have.
No matter how hard I try, spending what feels like hours scouring vintage online for a not-so-obviously-from-the-90s-or-70s printed anything, I come up empty-handed. And now, with all the summer sales, I’ve even looked to see what modern variations designers have designed … only to once again feel a bit stumped and unimpressed with what I found. My basis for a print (which I have to remind myself of everytime my eyes get big) is this: will it still be cool 1 year from now? 5 years? What about 20 years?
Is that something I could pull out in the future and proudly sport like it was Prada 2035? It’s left my closet devoid of any print, albeit a pair of Hawaiian culottes, which have maybe been worn once. So it seemed appropriate to show you that prints can be worn in many ways, even mixed together.
May it be a less-is-more ensemble, a subtle camouflage of a tank top with a white pant or a full on mix of textures and patterns. It’s all about balance when it comes to wearing them – and attitude! It sounds peculiar but, if you think about that, a tiger striped skirt isn’t for everyone, and to really wear it and own it, your attitude has to be just as fierce as the cat it was based on.
Who’s ready to embrace prints with me? We can start slow! Or maybe you already have an explosive wardrobe of colorful ideas waiting to share with us?
The blue and florals are so amazing! I love those pants!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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The blue floral print is awesome!
I love wearing prints but only one print on the outfit, don’t really like mixing very different prints together!
Xxx
Le monde des petites
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Such wonderful & inspiring pics!! <3
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I love, love, love that look! Prints are the best!
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XO, Lisa
I agree with you – it is really hard to find a good print (even a good stripe!) lately. I’m not opposed to prints but have been wearing a lot of solids just because the perfect thing has not popped up.
however… i am loooooving those printed bell bottoms you’ve got going on in the first photo. dang! the perfect cut and the great tee and boots help too :)
The green & golden leaf print on the black background is gorgeous, and paired with the red & black skirt as well as the bandeau underneath is masterful. These pieces could almost be the basics for a capsule wardrobe.
Gorgeous, love a clash of print too!
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love prints — those print pants are so cute
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Love prints too!!!
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I love tiny prints on pants–I think I have only one dress with a print and I love the print because it is not too “busy” so it doesn’t clash with my complexion!! Love the subtle pale blue on the maxi dress, too! xo
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-Lauren
adorn la femme
Always loved wearing prints – the more, the merrier! That first outfit is my favourite!
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It’s all about EQUIPMENT, Brie! Equipment has the most fun and sophisticated prints out there. When it’s floral, it’s in a color scheme you’ve never seen before, maybe with some other random subjects thrown in (I have one of their silk blouses that features roses, lemons, limes and strawberries!). They also pull of great graphic and animal prints! Not to mention their silk is to die for. Easy to pair with jeans or shorts or whatever for a chic look with personality :)
Maggie I KNOW you are right :) I will do my best to try one of their great prints out ASAP.
My favorite is the maxi pale blue dress, so subtle! That would be a great way to start.
i loved Caroline Rose Kaufman’s insect print from last year, so amazing!!
Prints – yes. or maybe.
These are beautiful pictures.
But there is such thing as too many prints.
Oh wow, where is that pale blue printed maxi dress from??? I am in love!
Hmm.. I personally love prints too but feel a sense of discomfort when I am wearing them. I’ll stick to my palette of navy blue, blacks and olive green for now, but who knows.. someday~~
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Je n’ose pa s toujours mélanger les imprimés mais quand je vois que ça se porte si bien, il va peut être falloir que je change de point de vu ;-)
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Nice selection ;)
xx
Mónica
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J’aime beaucoup l’idée d’un pantalon imprimé avec un haut tout simple au-dessus. C’est une manière non risquée d’en porter et j’ai l’impression de voir plein de pantalons avec imprimés graphiques qui me tendent les bras, tu ne fais que confirmer mon envie!
Je voulais aussi te dire que j’aime beaucoup ton style d’écriture, c’est toujours un plaisir de te lire :)
awesome pants,,,
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I love prints but I have a problem with mixing them. I chose a light combination of white. .. and prints, take a look
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Where are those blue printed pants from? Loooooove them!
Amazing mixed prints!
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Florals ? For spring ? Groundbreaking :) Non mais quand c’est aussi bien stylisé qu’ici, c’est juste génial !
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I love prints. I’m not sure why people are so scared of them. Just buy prints that make you happy. Everything will look dated eventually. Top over-thinking it.
– Meredith
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