Garden party chic never goes out of style! Prepare to see a vivacious array of floral prints blooming around you this spring. That’s right, while floral patterns are known to wither away during the fall and winter, they always begin budding again in the spring. From ditsy, pastel prints to large and bold tropical flowers, wearing a floral print is the perfect way to embrace springtime. Want to grow a garden in your own closet? Stick around to pick a bouquet of inspiration on all things floral.
Floral prints have existed since ancient times when people wore specific flowers to convey particular meanings. While people wore red hibiscus or mimosas because of their association with beauty and youth, they believed lotuses symbolized sacred spiritual figures.
Nothing says floral print like a colorful Hawaiian shirt! Pair it with neutral-colored straight-leg pants or cargo shorts for those looking to sport the classic, botanical fashion piece. The timeless shirts can also be worn open over a white undershirt for a more vintage look.
What does your favorite flower mean? Every flower has a meaning – while roses symbolize love and passion, orchids emulate elegance and lilies signify purity. If you want to personalize the florals you pick, consider the meanings behind the flowers you wear.
Hear us out – contrasting your florals with leather can curate the perfect look. Whether it’s a floral skirt with leather boots or a flower-print dress accompanied by a leather jacket, leather’s edginess complements whimsical, dainty floral prints.
These flowers will never die – here’s where to shop if you want to invest in pricier prints that will never wither away in your closet. Revolve, LoveShackFancy Reformation, Lilly Pulitzer, and Abercrombie & Fitch all carry timeless prints that will succeed many floral fads.
Wondering which garden to pick your new favorite floral pieces from? For those not looking to spend top-dollar, browse at stores like Zara, Peppermayo, Princess Polly and Beginning Boutique.
Roses, tulips, lilies — oh my. There is such thing as too many florals. To prevent a clash of petals, dilute your outfits with basics. Plain pants, simple shoes or a toned-down top are a few ways to ground a floral outfit.
Looking For Your Own Floral Affair?
Check out Blooming More: a farm-direct sustainable flower company. All UM students get a 10% discount with the code CANESBLOOM.
For more information, follow them on Instagram @Bloomingmore or visit their website bloomingmore.com.
Special thanks to Blooming More for providing the flowers for the Floral Affair shoot and Distraction Week 2025.
words_caleigh russo. photo_valeria barbaglio. design_lizzie kristal.
This article was published in Distraction’s Spring 2025 print issue.
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