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How to Wear Florals in 2021

Don't ditch them for winter.

Last Updated on September 7, 2021

Florals don’t just have to be limited to summer fashion – in fact, bright florals can be worn whatever the season.

The trick is just pairing them with darker colours and the right accessories.

While we’ve seen understated ditsy prints countless times in years gone by, they’re oversized and graphic in 2021, bringing a whole new sense of fun to the trend.

READ MORE: These are the only Autumn / Winter Trends you need to know about

Slow fashion brand Grey Milk’s poppy florals have been all over our feeds lately, as well as cartoon florals from the sustainable and super stylish brands Paloma Wool and Cinta The Label.

Meanwhile Copenhagen-based designer Stine Goya has made us fall in love with florals all over again, offering a much-needed update on romantic prints.

For those looking to make a statement with their florals, we’ve found some inspiration from a collection of our favourite influencers.

Plus, we’ve scoured the shops to find the prettiest prints out there you can get your hands on right now.

How to wear florals in winter

The general rule is to opt for darker florals in the colder months, and pair with a knee-high boot.

A lot of the prints we’ve picked out below could work well with a dark tight or some medium or dark wash jeans.

Make sure to pair with the right accessory – a beanie or beret could top off the look perfectly.

Now let’s take a look at summer’s biggest floral trends.

Woman / influencer @nxcv.a wearing floral headscarf, floral sheer jacket, a blue printed bra, yellow trousers and orange mules standing in front of a green wall.
@nxcv.a

When it comes to florals this season, more is more and we love these clashing prints worn by influencer AJ.

If you’re as in love with the babushka scarf as we are, read more about the trend here.

If you’re not quite ready to commit to florals on florals, make sure yours make an impact.

This skirt from Grey Milk is the perfect place to start.

The floral dress is a wardrobe staple and we love Nicole Ocran’s 70s-style dress from Warehouse.

Zara recently launched a hippie-chic collection featuring a variety of prints that echoed the fashion of the era, which you can read more about here.

Ellie from @slipintostyle wearing a knitted white midi dress printed with black cartoon flowers, as she stands in a park
@slipintostyle

You can always trust Ellie from @slipintostyle to guide your fashion choices each season.

We’re in love with her Paloma Wool dress, which is still available to buy in black now.

Buy now

Stine Goya Kelly Dress Dress 1844 Watercolour Flora
Stine Goya

Kelly Dress Dress 1844 Watercolour Flora, £230, Stine Goya – buy now

FLORAL PRINT TROUSERS from Zara
Zara

Floral Print Trousers, £29.99, Zara – buy now

Cinta The Label Rosie Floral Cardigan in cream and black
Cinta The Label

Cardigan, £95, Cinta The Label – buy now

RIXO Lolita cutout floral-print cotton mini dress
Net-A-Porter

Lolita Cutout Floral-print Cotton Mini Dress, £195, RIXO at Net-A-Porter – buy now

Monki two-piece floral suit in pink
Monki

Single-breasted Blazer, £50, Monki – buy now

Wide Leg Trousers, £40, Monki – buy now

Floral Poppy Omnes tiered dress from Omnes
Omnes

BCI Cotton Tiered Midi Dress in Poppy Print, £75, Omnes – buy now

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