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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 • PAGE 5
Wolves in sharp clothing: floral fashion Megan Stitt Staff Writer
“F lora ls ? For spr i ng ? Groundbreaking,” said Miranda Priestly, the editor-inchief of a top fashion magazine, sarcastically in the movie The Devil Wears Prada. Obviously, florals are not a new trend for the spring season. They appear on the fashion scene at this time every year, just like the flowers blooming outside our windows. But f lorals are starting to gain new ground, appearing on pants and shoes instead of only dresses and skirts. That being said, it is well worth your money to have at least one floral skirt in your closet. The circle skirt, or skater skirt, adorned with flowers is a classic for the summer and spring; it’s a versatile piece you can pair with buttondowns, tees, tanks and even crop tops. But if you want something a bit different and maybe even more professional, try
a floral pencil skirt or even a midi skirt. Floral patterns are a fresh take on the normally dark and dull pencil skirt. Bright colors and pretty prints will add originality to your look! However, my favorite trend for floral bottoms is pants. For this trend, you will want a cigarette pant or another pant that cuts off above the ankle so as not to be overwhelmed or absorbed by the print. Occasionally a harem pant, or another pant with a loose fit, will work too. You just have to be careful that you are wearing the print and that the print isn’t wearing you. As always, a fixation of mine is shoes, and florals are not an exception. Luckily, there is a wide range of floral-printed shoes. Summer, slip-on sneakers are adorable covered in flowers, and they are functional for walking around campus in the heat. If you are looking for some-
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Florals may not be the most exciting or the newest trend, but year after year, the style emerges during the first few warm days of spring. There are tried-and-true floral fashions that are a go-to option this time of year. The new floral trends are taking the basic pattern and applying it to various clothing items. Floral pants are among the list of new floral trends.
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