“Florals for spring. Groundbreaking,” Miranda Priesty quipped in The Devil Wears Prada. I’m not here to knock a floral—my 15+ sundress collection makes that very clear—but every once in a while it’s time to trade in flirty gardenias for a different kind of print. Spring is the best time to experiment with color, and with the latest in stripes, foliage, and more, you’ll find that it’s easy to change it up.
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Colorful Plaid
Last year’s gingham mania is being traded in for Clueless plaid. Take notes from Cher Horowitz and reach for bright tartan checks in the form of little dresses, A-line mini skirts, and everything in between.
Miaou Viki Plaid Mini Dress, $225; intermixonline.com
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Polka Dots
Polka dots are still going strong, and we can’t get enough. If monochrome dots aren’t for you, there are seasonal options in unexpected color combos, too.
Zara Crossover Polka Dot Top, $26; zara.com
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Cherry Print
What fruit better represents spring and summer? We’ll wait. The cheery cherry motif is everywhere this season. We’re particularly keen on HVN’s cute take, including their massively adorable collab with Champion and Urban Outfitters.
HVN Laura Cherry Printed Cotton Dress, $525; modaoperandi.com
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Cherry Print
Champion + HVN for Urban Outfitters Cherry Reversible Bucket Hat, $35; urbanoutfitters.com
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Cherry Print
Brock Collection Spaghetti Cherry Lace Strap Talia Top, $1,890; modaoperandi.com
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Rainbows
Taste and wear the rainbow with the brightest of stripes. It’s low-key retro and pairs great with denim as your neutral base. If the technicolor vibe is too bright for you, opt for a lo-fi version like Madewell’s button down.
Topshop Rainbow Striped Knitted Top, $40; topshop.com
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Starry Night
Maybe it’s our new obsession with our daily horoscope, but we’re starry eyed over this new trend print. Whatever, Mercury in retrograde ends this weekend—so cash us outside wearing celestial patterns from here on out.
Rixo London Georgia Skirt, £215; rixo.co.uk
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Tropical Foliage
Split leaf philodendron: so hot right now. Designers must have been looking to their houseplants for inspiration, because they’ve made their way onto swimsuits and more.
Caroline Constas Tino One-Piece, $295; carolineconstas.com
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