Printed & Floral Clothing

Floral tops and dresses can introduce colour into an outfit, while stripes, abstract artwork and other prints give you different ways to do the same job. Start with the colours you enjoy wearing near your face and the shapes already useful in your wardrobe. Then look at the scale and placement of the pattern on the garment itself. A print on a loose blouse can feel different from the same amount of pattern on a fuller dress.

Try a printed top with a plain bottom you already own and pick out one colour if you want a connection with your shoes or bag. For a printed dress, assess the neckline and sleeves before adding jewellery or a jacket. Compare FOIL, Joseph Ribkoff, Monari and Loobie’s Story, using each product’s fabric, fit and care details to narrow your choice. Read the individual fabric and fit details alongside the photographs, and check the actual colour option before choosing. The aim is an outfit you enjoy wearing, with the print doing a clear job alongside the other pieces you have selected.