Are Florals Old Lady?

You can’t say the words “spring” and “fashion” without mentioning florals. Whether they’re the focal point on a dress or splashed all over a pair of pants, florals are a romantic staple of the season. Can you wear them over 40 and not look old lady?? ….Heck, yes! This year’s florals are bold, bright and sophisticated and will make you look modern and updated. Here’s a few ideas for how to put together a floral outfit that looks fab.

1. Choose a Deep Floral
Those soft pastel florals you may have hanging in your closet from seasons before just won’t cut it. This spring bold hues rule. If hot pink and orange florals seem too loud, then go for deeper, richer shades like purple, emerald, Monaco blue, or even black and white which act as anchors to tone down the girliness of florals.

Poppy red is a popular color and this Diane Von Furstenebrg’s wrap dress would be a great choice. The pattern is bold but not too overpowering and the color -poppy red is vibrant, but not too much because of the black and white florals which tame it. Worn with large simple elegant black earring and black shoes and a clutch we have created a modern, very wearable look for most women.

Floral by fabafter40 featuring kendra scott earrings

2. Pair a Floral with a Solid
Love the floral jeans that all so popular right now, but worry they might be too much? Then pair them with a solid top in a single color to pull your look together. Make sure you pick a color that is one you’d find in the floral print of your pants so there is unity and you get a nice long, lean line.

Kim Cattrall in a  pretty print dress and leather jacket. You could easily substitute the print for a floral and it would look great. You get the idea.

 

3.Keep it Unpredictable
The way you may be used to wearing pretty florals is to keep your whole look pretty and delicate. For example, a pink, purple and cream floral dress with a matching purple cashmere cardigan and pretty sandals. That’s old lady. To look modern you need a little edginess to your look. Try a leather jacket over top of your dress or wear a pair of bold, sexy, strappy gladiator heels to make the look slightly more daring.

4. Dont’ Go Overboard with Accessories
The Florals this year are bold and busy. Having some great accessoreis that match the personality of your print can add to you look but don’t overdo it or you will look like one mixed up mess. A fab pair of earrings, a chunky bracelet or a single necklace is probably enough. And stay away from very tiny, dainty, dangly jewelry which would be swallowed up by these more modern florals.