Focus Magazine of SWFL Hot Summer Looks | Page 61

Bloom Alfani Blouse & Pants Jessica Simpson Dresses Floral Fit & Flare Dress Florals in Fashion Florals are in full bloom and popping up everywhere. Picture a striking posy of optic 3-D botanicals and abstract field flowers – from the tiny to the oversized – in vintage-influenced pieces, menswear-inspired silhouettes, cropped shirts, fit and flare dresses, A-line skirts and silk blouses. Lace, brocade, decadent embroidery and sheer appliqués add refinement and the right touch of whimsy. Floral does not have to be overtly girly, but can also be tropadelic in inspiration, giving you a bright color with foliage green as your base. Try pairing florals together, but be careful, it’s all about balance. Play with scale as well; bigger florals on the bottom and smaller on the top. To balance the look, match your floral back to solids, so that your floral message really pops. This spring, you will also find floral influences in shoes, handbags, brooches and necklaces. In short: this isn’t your average garden party! Josh Saterman, VP/Fashion Director - Millennial MADE Fashion Week for Impulse Only at Macys Dress Martha Stewart Collection Floral Border Apron Ivanka Trump Floral Shift Dress FOCUS of SWFL 2014 61