Fashion
8 Ways to Wear Spring Prints and Embellishments
There’s something to be said about the power of simple style. After all, some of the chicest looks come in the form of a little black dress or a minimalist, monochrome ensemble. But every now and then — especially in the sweet and sunny months of spring — shedding your pared-down, one-hued outfits in lieu of bold prints and fancy embellishments can be one of the most liberating and fashion-forward ways to step up your seasonal wardrobe. And this past weekend, the red carpet was full of Hollywood style stars who were doing just that, choosing fierce floral prints, major mod patterns, and sexy, studded embellishments over beautiful basics. Ready to see how you can do the same? Just click through for eight celeb-inspired ways to rock perfect prints and fabulous flourishes this spring.
Ultra Mod Like Hailee Steinfeld
The starlet has a knack for pulling off mod styles and prints, and her edgy Valentino ensemble at the Tribeca Film Festival was no exception. Follow in her ’60s-style footsteps by choosing an A-line skirt or classic shift dress in a punchy, pop art or checkered pattern.
Print on Print Like Lake Bell
The newly pregnant star mastered the art of multiple prints on the Tribeca Film Fest red carpet with her striped skirt and floral-print blouse from Suno. Nail the look like Bell by playing with a consistent color palette and sticking with minimal accessories.
Toughened-Up Florals Like Lucy Hale
Feel like florals are a bit too feminine for your spring style? Make like Hale — who donned this adorable ensemble at the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards — and give your floral print an edge by pairing it with a rocker-chic piece, like a cropped leather jacket.
Delicate Details Like Keira Knightley
You may not be wearing something quite as couture as Knightley’s Chanel ensemble this spring, but you can still copy her delicately detailed look by choosing pieces with eye-catching add-ons like sequins, embroidery, or brilliant beading.
Graffiti Glamour Like Aubrey Plaza
Add a little street to your style by rocking a graphically printed piece similar to Plaza’s Viktor & Rolf gown, which she donned at the 2014 American Comedy Awards. The modern print will keep even the most feminine of ensembles from looking overly sweet.
Pretty Pastels Like Zendaya Coleman
After sporting a not-so-flattering print at the ELLE Women in Music event, the singer redeemed herself on the pattern front with the embroidered Peter Pilotto number she wore to the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards. Copy her look with a high-waisted, A-line skirt full of lace, embellishments, and pops of pastel — the perfect piece to pair with a tasteful crop top this spring.
Full-On Feminine Like Sarah Jessica Parker
Few ladies can master feminine florals the way SJP can — which she proved yet again at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon — but you can get one step closer by pairing a full, printed skirt or voluminous dress with a lace top and nude pumps.
Studded Style Like Kelly Osbourne
Let your inner rock star come out to play this spring with a simple, studded blouse, like the Viktor & Rolf version Osbourne paired with a flared skirt. Bonus points for an insanely edgy hairstyle.
