Some print trends may come and go as the seasons change but there are a few which seem to come back around in style year after year. No matter when or how you wear them, they are a great way to make a statement.
The beauty of prints is that a little goes a long way. Even just a hint in an accessory or sandal can spruce up any otherwise monotone outfit. You only need a few statement print pieces for your wardrobe which you can mix and match to see you through every season.
Geometric Shapes
Even if you hated geometry in school, there are no tests or solving for X with geometric shaped clothing. What is there instead? Trendy outfits!
Consider your clothing a chance to highlight Picasso-esque themes.
Triangles can make their way into patterns appropriate for almost any season. In the springtime, classy work ensembles, be it a combination of skirt and top, or a dress with a belt around the middle, can be accented with rows of triangular patterns across the front of the top juxtaposed by a solid pattern everywhere else.
In the spring and summer, beautiful dresses with a solid print for the bottom half can be accented with geometric shapes such as a collection of shear triangles that embody multiple colors, bringing a bold splash to an otherwise mundane and solid dress.
Geometric patterns and shapes are best mixed with solid colors. It’s means you won’t have too much going on and allows for some great opportunities to mix and match. Choose a dress, skirt, or shirt with geometric shapes that can then be worn with a solid sweater, plain black leggings, or even complimented with a matching geometric patterned purse.
In the Autumn or winter, mix different prints to go bold and Infuse color where it might be missing in your natural environment. Balance things out with a smaller print on the top and a much larger print for your bottom. This can be diamonds, squares, checkers, triangles, quadrangles, or any other shape that catches your interest.
Floral
Nothing says spring like a floral print dress. In the springtime you have so many simple fashion options that make getting dressed in the morning a breeze.
The people working at Birdie Threads understand the never-ending popularity of floral patterns. Whether it’s a dress, blouse, or scarf, adding a floral print to your outfit instantly makes it more feminine and playful.
The simplicity of floral print maxi dresses means you can get ready in as little as one item of clothing and some accent pieces, be it jewelry or matching sandals. In the springtime you can find bright colors and you don’t have to limit yourself to pastels. The material for springtime floral pattern should have a gauzy feel to it–something light and flowy. These styles are perfect for a soft feminine look that compliment women of all shapes and sizes, and you can find many of these styles in plus size clothing ranges.
But don’t let Springtime be the only time you wear your floral prints.
- In the summer, think floral printed shorts, light sundresses, rompers, and sheer floral tops.
- In the Autumn, mimic colors you find in nature such as plum, copper, or mossy green. Choose a darker background for the floral print like Navy and pair your floral piece with something that’s solid in a similar color. Floral print tops, dark floral lace, floral pants, even floral outerwear are perfect in the autumn.
- In the winter you can get heavier fabrics. Go for abstract floral prints, floral lace, and stick with long sleeves and long hemlines or pants.
Animal Prints
Bring out your inner animal with animal prints. The animal print trend is now so prolific it includes tiger print, zebra, leopard, even snake prints on just about everything you could ask for.
If you really want to be bold, try slip dresses with an animal print. These are effortlessly trendy with clean lines. This stands opposite the wild and busy animal prints which makes the dress elegant. Sleek styles and fabrics without any frill or fuss or sparkles are the best when you are wearing animal prints.
But if a large leopard swing dress isn’t your style, you can always keep animal prints for pants or a skirt, wear them with black strappy sandals in Autumn or spring, and offset them with a plain black top. Plain white or black shirts worn with snakeskin, leopard print, or zebra print bottoms are the ultimate in bold fashion statements.
If you want to be a modern fashionista, don’t be afraid to mix and match different animal prints. Add a leopard print slip skirt with your favorite white T-shirt and pair of boots or wear it with denim for a casual weekend outing.
You can treat your animal print clothing the same as you would a neutral item by adding them to everyday outfits and using color blocking sweaters or pants to offset them.Tribal and Boho
Boho and Tribal trends are very popular that stem from the Bohemian hippie influence that dates back as early as the 1940s. When you add these prints to your wardrobe get ready for an unconventional layering of different fabrics, shapeless silhouettes, and tribal accents like fringes and beads that define your carefree attitude.
You can embody chic style with a boho flare by integrating things like tie dye designs, kaftan embroidered dresses accented with tribal bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
If you are slowly transitioning into this bold print, a basic graphic tee with flare pants or printed leggings is perfect for the cold season. But don’t be afraid of asymmetrical fabric layers, even high low dresses and matching cardigans when the weather gets colder.
The tribal and boho trends are a great option for winter in particular when layering benefits you the most. Remember, this style comes with a range of techniques, patterns, and materials with Earth tone shades and tribal print designs.
Retro
Vintage jumpsuits with a statement wallpaper pattern from the 70s are a great way to go retro. Alternatively, you can make your own 70s-style graphic tee. You can express yourself and share your hobbies, favorite movies, or mood by designing your own T-shirt, and quality supplies are available at online retailers like EcoFreen. Whenever retro prints (or jumpsuits for that matter) come back into style, they always look great
Jumpsuits from the 60s might be best worn with nothing but a tank top or a t-shirt underneath for spring. Jumpsuits with shorts are perfect for summer when the weather gets warm, coupled with strappy sandals. As the weather gets cooler, don’t be afraid of the 1970s full body jumpsuit with long sleeves and pants to keep you warm. Prints like big bold flowers with lots of colors are a must here.
So no matter what print trend is most popular, you can make a bold statement when you highlight these five new seasonal styles.
Author Bio: Leanne Lee loves fashion to no end so she writes about it, reads about it and basically lives and breathes it everyday. She’s an avid collector of oversized handbags, indoor cacti, and loves a good G&T to cap off the week.
