Springtime is officially here and you know what that means: It’s time to brush up on how to style a floral dress. Like the botanicals they embody, florals—a lot of them—pop up like clockwork every single spring. The perennial patterns never fail because when you get the styling down, they can be adapted for pretty much any occasion—from morning meetings to backyard weddings.
Whether your season’s calendar is packed with nonstop work events or parties and weddings, I can guarantee you’ll be reaching for your favorite floral dress again and again. For the office, style it with a blazer and knee-high boots; on vacation, mix in additional prints to channel playful, beachy style. And for spring or summer brides, I recommend styling your number with pearly accents and a pretty veil for pre-nuptial events.
Ahead, you’ll see just how essential the floral dress is to a well-rounded wardrobe. Here are five expert ways to style a floral dress for every occasion on your calendar.
How to style a floral dress, at a glance
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