I am in love with clothes. Perhaps that isn’t something I should admit, but it most certainly is the truth. I’ve had a thing about clothes and shoes and accessories since I was a young girl and I only have my dear mother to blame. She enabled the hobby by buying me those wonderful paper doll books. When I would tire of dressing and changing a doll in the clothes provided in the workbook, I would take pencil to printer paper and create my own designs. All of the designs mirrored trends of the moment by designers. One trend this season that has popped up seemingly out of nowhere is floral sprays.
Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2008 show was a hit. It set the tone for the trend we now see blooming this season—flowers everywhere! From dresses to skirts to tops, many designs are sporting spring blooms on their fabrics. Of course, as with any trend, it’s best not to overdo it. If you choose to add some petal prints to your spring and summer wardrobes, please do so in moderation (kind of like drinking alcohol, if you will). You want heads to turn as you sashay past looking fashionable and fabulous, yes, but not in the “Oh no she didn’t!” way. And whether you’re a fashionista on a budget or a lady who can splurge all she likes, you can still get up on the trend.
Here are several dresses that you can find in a variety of stores and price points:
Express, $128, Forever 21, $24.80
Vivienne Tam, $415
-Sara
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Sara, thank you for the different pricing options! I love it!
I’m really trying to find a Jackie O – esque flower dress with cap sleeves… slim through the hips. It’d be so cute for summer picnics and receptions!
Also – I was at Filene’s basement last week an they had the most adorable designer flower dresses at half the price…
Great post! I would definitely love to see some more fashion trends and find out where I can find them within my budget. What’s next?