Floral outfits can sometimes look old-fashioned, but definitely not this season. Today’s florals are big, bold, and modern. Let’s take a look at how to wear them.
How to wear floral outfits
Floral prints are very much on-trend this season. They were all over the designer runways for 2024. Below you’ll find all the tips and inspiration you need to put together your own floral looks.
keep it bold
The first tip when wearing floral outfits this season is to opt for big prints rather than smaller flowers.
choose one standout piece
Opt for one floral piece, such as your shirt, pants, coat, or bag, and make that the star of your outfit.
Abi @stealmystyle40 above shows how you can update your jeans with a floral blouse.
Recreate her outfit with this similar shirt, jeans, booties, handbag and belt.
wear with jeans
This is a super easy and stylish way to incorporate floral prints into your existing looks. Simply team a floral blouse with your favorite pair of jeans to create chic floral outfits.
floral pants are perfect for vacations
While wearing florals on your top often seems easier, choosing a floral pair of pants and teaming them with a plain top is a fantastic look for vacations and during the warmer months.
Dawn Lucy @fashionshouldbefun above (read her style interview here) shows how you can go top-to-toe with your florals by choosing a maxi dress.
Check out this similar maxi dress (another option here), sandals, handbag, necklace, earrings, sunhat and sunglasses.
florals on the runway
Designers chose so many floral looks for 2024, but they all had one thing in common. Their prints were arty and big, and they stood out from the crowd. We love the arty vibe of Loewe’s look (center), which is graphic and abstract, and you really have to look hard to see that it is flowers. We also loved the bold red flowers at Balmain and the sculptural way Jason Wu used flowers.
Rita @ritapalazzi above (read her style interview here) shows a fantastic look with a floral coat. This is a great way to add drama to even the simplest of outfits.
Steal her look with this similar top, coat (another option here), pants, pumps (another option here), bag and earrings.
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tops
Now, let’s take a look at all the beautiful floral prints we’ve spotted in stores and move on to what to wear them with. Starting with tops, you can choose your favorite top style in a floral print, whether you love the casual nature of t-shirts or a blouse you can wear for weekend days, dinner, or work.
L’AGENCE Ressi Rococo Floral Crewneck Top – Karmamia Joseph Floral Satin Shirt – rag & bone Aubrey Floral Button-Front Shirt – Tanya Taylor Georgia Floral One-Shoulder Top
L’AGENCE Ressi Rococo Floral Crewneck Top – Kate Kasin Pleated Swing Skirt – Sam Edelman Faye Pumps – kate spade new york Bloom Stud Earrings – Ippolita Classico Drop Earrings
jackets and coats
A fantastic way to embrace the floral trend and make a major impact with your outfit is to opt for a floral coat or jacket and keep the rest of your outfit simple.
Alice + Olivia Denny Floral Tailored Single-Breasted Jacket – kate spade new york Sunshine Floral Wool-Blend Crop Cardigan – YILANUOYI Embroidered Studded Faux Leather Jacket – Cinq à Sept Astrid Floral Embroidered Trench Coat
Jess @elegantlydressedandstylish above (read her style interview here) chooses a floral blazer with her denim skirt.
Get her look with this similar blazer (another option here), skirt, sandals, handbag and earrings.
jeans and pants
Either opt for a floral top and plain pants or switch things up and do it the other way around. Floral jeans look stylish with a white shirt, or wear print pants with a vest top or t-shirt for your vacation. You can switch up your shoes and jewelry to go from day to night.
MOTHER The Hustler Ankle Flare Leg Jeans – CHARTOU Floral Embroidered Flare Jeans – Carolina K Zai Floral Cotton Pants – Farm Rio Classic Garden Mirror-Embellished Wide-Leg Pants
FRAME Savannah Silk Tank – Farm Rio Classic Garden Mirror-Embellished Wide-Leg Pants – Naturalizer Stella Wedge Sandals – Cole Haan Go Anywhere Tote – Tory Burch Kira Flower Pendant Necklace
dresses and skirts
The different prints you choose for your skirts and dresses can alter the feel of your outfit. For example, a big print looks hip and modern, while a smaller swirling print can create a whimsical, romantic feel. Floral dresses are perfect for any upcoming events or summer vacations. Team them with heels and a clutch bag for more formal occasions or flat sandals or sneakers for casual days.
Karmamia Nakita Floral Satin Dress – Ted Baker Timava Floral Cowl Neck Midi Dress – Splendid Loretta Floral Midi Dress – Favorite Daughter Favorite Floral Midi Skirt
Alison @wardrobe_oxygen above (read her style interview here) opts for a beautiful floral mix of red and pink, and matches her shoes to the print.
Recreate her outfit with this similar dress (other options here and here), pumps and earrings.
floral shoes
Florals are featured on all shoe styles this season, whether you love flats or heels. You can choose a floral print or opt for a shoe with floral detailing.
Cole Haan Josie Block Heel Sandals – Naturalizer Stella Wedge Sandals – Linea Paolo Narcisus Floral Flats – Sam Edelman Faye Pumps
BLANKNYC Suede Moto Jacket – Splendid Loretta Floral Midi Dress – Linea Paolo Narcisus Floral Flats – THINK ROYLN Bum Bag Crossbody Bag – Ippolita Classico Drop Earrings
floral accessories
One of the easiest ways to add a floral print into your closet is to do it with your accessories. Simply add a floral bag, scarf or piece of jewelry to your existing outfit for an instant update.
kate spade new york Bleecker Dotty Floral Tote – COACH Tabby Shoulder Bag – kate spade new york Flora Leather Crossbody Bag – Tory Burch Kira Flower Pendant Necklace – kate spade new york Bloom Stud Earrings – Alexander McQueen Dutch Floral Print Silk Square Scarf
Greetje @no_fear_of_fashion above (read her style interview here) adds a floral scarf to her all-white outfit, and matches her bag to the orange flowers.
Check out this similar top (another option here), pants, booties, tote, earrings and scarf.
Brands to look out for your florals
If we’ve inspired you to add some florals into your closet, then these are great brands to take a look at.
What to wear with your florals
It’s unlikely you’ll want to wear florals from head to toe. Otherwise, you risk an overly ‘busy’ outfit. Instead, you can start with the ‘basics’ in your capsule wardrobe (you’ll find out how to put together a capsule wardrobe in this article) and then add in your favorite floral prints.
FRAME Savannah Silk Tank – BLANKNYC Suede Moto Jacket – FRAME Le Crop Mini Boot Raw Stagger Pants – Favorite Daughter Jordie High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans – Kate Kasin Pleated Swing Skirt – Cole Haan Essential Pouch – THINK ROYLN Bum Bag Crossbody Bag – Cole Haan Go Anywhere Tote –Vince Camuto Carliss Ankle Strap Sandals – Dune London Loupe Sandals – Ippolita Classico Drop Earrings
Karmamia Joseph Floral Satin Shirt – Favorite Daughter Jordie High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans – Dune London Loupe Sandals – Cole Haan Essential Pouch – kate spade new york Bloom Stud Earrings
Your floral capsule wardrobe together in one place
Below, you can see many of the floral outfits, clothes and accessories from above together in one capsule wardrobe. You can easily switch things around the create lots of different looks. For example, the green floral t-shirt would look lovely with the white or black jeans, you could wear the floral cardigan over the white dress, or the white moto jacket with any of the floral pants.
shop the best floral outfits below:
A few more questions you may have
We’ve answered a few common questions below.
What goes well with floral print?
Opting for neutral shades is a great way to let your floral patterns stand out. Wear with neutrals like white or black, team with your blue denim. Or, think about plain shades that match the floral print in your outfit.
Are floral prints still in style?
Very much so. Flowers never go out of style, but they’re particularly on-trend this season (2024). So, if you don’t have any in your closet yet, it’s a great time to add some.
Continue reading:
- Stylish Graphic Print Outfits To Create A Hip, Modern Look
- A Capsule Wardrobe And Style Guide For The ROMANTIC Style Personality
- 2024 Fashion Trends: All The Best Outfits To Wear This Spring And Summer
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I was going to comment that I don’t have anything floral and then I saw a photo of myself in your article haha. Forgot about that. I even have a dress in this pattern.
Greetje
I’m 5’1″, mostly hourglass shape but slim. I don’t think I can wear those big floral prints. Advice?
I don’t see why not? As long as you keep proportions of your outfit towards a 1/3-2/3 silhouette they can work for everyone. Of course they will make a bit of a fashion statement. If you think that the print would stand out too much or if you feel that big prints would overwhelm you, you can always consider making a floral print statement with a bag, shoe or a another accessory.