“Floral, for fall? Surely, you’re mistaken.” No, there is no misunderstanding what we wrote.
We know what the word usually conjures, an image of the sun brightly shining, straw hats and sandals out and about, and floral, flowy sundresses’ hems dancing while you move. That’s a lovely picture, but to think that floral are limited to a single season is quite limiting fashion-wise. Realizing this might take one to look at celebrities for style inspiration and follow designers pushing boundaries with floral. Check the following photos, for reference:
Floral can provide the desired effect in fall just as they do summer, but you have to play with them a little differently. They can brighten your outfit, although you do not necessarily have to resort to vibrant, loud colors, especially in the fall. Want to add a touch of femininity to your outfit? Floral do that, easy-peasy, but they don’t have to if you don’t want to, and you can control its intensity.
If floral for fall are previously foreign to you and you’re lost on how to begin sprucing up your wardrobe for the new season, you’ve come to the right place. Here are three basic tips to help you get started.
Opt for the dark (and the dramatic)
By now you would have probably thought that bright pops of color would look out of place and unfitting for the season. The solution? Go for the deeper, autumnal shades—there are plenty to choose from in this respect. They’re essentially just the subdued, moodier versions of your usual bright or neon colors. To have the flair for the dramatic, go for edgier and unconventional floral prints.
Autumn Designer Floral Dresses
Dress in accordance to the temperature
One easy way to look underdressed is to show off too much skin in the fall. Regardless of your reasons for doing so, it is not a fashionable take, nor is it practical considering the drop in temperature. You’d want to be adequately protected, and that is a greater priority than being in style. With that said, go for floral pieces that cover your limbs enough in terms of length and thickness.
Also read: 24 Most Glamorous Designer Floral-print Dresses and Gowns
Bonus tip: Use bottoms
Summer dresses can be transformed in an instant with leggings, stockings, or even pants. That’s taking extra measure for insulation, as well as toning down the summer-y vibe of a colorful floral piece. Want another option that has the same impact but this time on the upper half of the body? Think turtlenecks.
Accessorize!
Half the battle in dressing up is accessorizing. If you can’t afford to have many fall-appropriate florals but want to maximize the sartorial investment, you can make each basic piece look different with accessories. There choices are aplenty, and you can afford to go crazy: jewelry, scarves, boots, bags, blazers, jackets, among many others, can help you nail the perfect look even with a common shirt or dress. It can also go the other way around. Stuck with plain tops and bottoms? Go collect floral accessories.
Bonus tip: Throw in leather
Wearing leather along with your florals, especially when it’s distressed or worn-in, is a low effort that more than adequately does the job in making your assemble appropriate for the season. This is not limited to outerwear alone, you can also use this tip with your choice of footwear.
Autumn Designer Floral Dresses
Image credits: Marie Claire, Style, Valentino Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris, Kevin Winter, Astrid Stawiarz, Styled Adventures, Dolly Look, Imaxtree, Glamradar, Pinterest, Come as Carrot
