4 Ways Ladies Can Wear Tropical Prints
Hey ladies, summer is almost here which means that it’s time to say aloha to the tropical prints. From Marc Jacobs to Erdem to Off-White, palm fronds were everywhere at the spring 2015 shows. While you may be used to seeing these shirts while sunbathing on the beaches of Hawaii, incorporating them into your everyday wardrobe can seem challenging. Fear not. Here are the rules to rocking the look without looking like you work at the Copacabana.
1. Keep the Rest of Your Look Simple.
When going tropical, make sure the shirt is the statement piece of the outfit. We suggest pairing the top with high-waist flare denim, like these Victoria Beckham Denim jeans for an added bit of style oomph.
Equipment Reese Floral-Print Silk Shirt, $280, net-a-porter.com
Victoria Beckham Denim Flare High-Rise Flared Jeans, $375, net-a-porter.com
Zara Leather Sandals with Track Sole, $139, zara.com
Zara Leather Fringed and Studded Bag, $189, zara.com
Skin Organic Pima Cotton-Mesh Soft-Cup Bra, $60, net-a-porter.com
2. Go Bright White.
While dark denim might be great for evening, wearing a tropical print with white pants or accessories gives the ensemble a definitively more casual look. These white frayed culottes will make you look vacation ready, even if you’re stuck in the office on a summer Friday.
H&M Cotton Blouse in White/Floral, $18, hm.com
MiH Jeans Clean Stretch-Denim Culottes, $335, net-a-porter.com
Zara High Heel T-Bar Shoes, $70, zara.com
Gucci Jackie Leather Clutch, $2,350, net-a-porter.com
Warby Parker Jackson Sunglasses, $95, warbyparker.com
3. Mix and match lengths.
Try keeping the tonality of the outfit consistent and opt to play with proportion instead to add a bit of dimension to your look. These high-waist shorts are great for the hot summer months, and when worn with a light, but long overcoat you’ll super chic.
Tomas Maier Jungle Palm-Print Silk-Crepe Jacket, $845, matchesfashion.com
Zara Suede Cutwork Shorts, $129, zara.com
H&M Textured-Weave Coat, $149, hm.com
Zara Flat Leather Sandals, $36, zara.com
Zara Combined Suede Messenger Bag, $100, zara.com
4. Skirt the issue.
If you look like a party up top, then you’ll want to balance things out on the bottom with a minimal A-line skirt that is flattering for silhouette. Finish off the look with simple sandals and your favorite vintage bag.
Isabel Marant Etoile Floral Voile Wecott Shirt, $205, barneys.com
Topshop Moto Raw Denim Button Skirt, $52, topshop.com
Massimo Dutti Multi-Strap Leather Sandals, $150, massimodutti.com
Massimo Dutti Messenger Bag with Plaited Edges, $250, massimodutti.com
