Never underestimate the va-va-bloom power of flowers. With seemingly magical powers, they add new life to a dull kitchen or cluttered desk—and, now, your closet. Indeed, there’s nothing like slipping into a fresh floral print for scentsational summer style. Bold bouquets, demure blooms and teensy petals are popping off sultry shifts and maxis, flirty rompers and chic tops. Here at Red Typewriter, we’re particularly smitten with vintage-inspired bathing suits in prints charming. Don’t consider yourself a “flower” girl? Have fun with the trend through accessories. Think scarves, handbags and sandals, or flower-shaped jewelry. Still not for you? Grab a pair of floral-print undies and call it a day, Sunshine.
Flower power. Runway photos, above, left to right: Oscar de la Renta, Venexiana, Nanette Lepore, Matthew Williamson, Dennis Basso and Isabel Marant.
No shrinking violets. Below, clockwise from top left: Moschino silk floral-print shorts, $745, at Stylebop.com. Reverse at the Copa Floral Surplice dress at Urban Outfitters, $79. Mary Frances linen floral purse at ebay, $265. Tapered floral trousers at Anthropologie, $138. Tory Burch floral Attersee Satchel, $795. Guess floral sundress at Amazon.com, $98. Seafolly Summer Garden boy-leg maillot at Anthropologie, $148. Multicolor floral cuff by BCBGMAXAZRIA, $68.
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—Gail Goldberg is a San Francisco-based fashion and lifestyle writer—she’s always on the hunt for a good story and a great pair of shoes.
