Botanical Beauty: Fall 2010 Floral Fashion Trend

By Allison Mequel

Prints are dominating the fashion trends for Fall 2010 and one theme designers couldn’t seem to hibernate for fall is floral print. Fashion staples like Ralph Lauren, Rodarte, and Alberta Ferretti splashed feminine floral silhouettes all over the runway in their Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear lines, making the transition from summer to fall blooming with botanical beauty. Both light and dark floral patterns were cleverly paired with tights, sweaters, blazers and boots, gifting unique fall style inspiration to the modern fashionista.

What’s great about floral prints is that depending on how you style them, they can be worn year-round. By mixing dresses and separates with touches of the season’s influences you can recycle your wardrobe every three months. Whether you’re going for a casual feel or a romantic formal aesthetic, floral prints can bring a level of sophistication to your look and make you the envy of the season.

Encore Boutique has several floral pieces that you can pair with items commonly found in your wardrobe. Here are a just a few of our favorites to get you started:


STYLE TIP: Opt for a floral print gown or suit for your fall formal event. Pair it with blush heels and a bold clutch to complete your red carpet look.

 

 

Formal Floral Inspiration: Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabanna

 Renato Nucci Mint Suit and Lela Rose Floral Dress 

Available at Encore Boutique

STYLE TIP: Pair a floral tank or blouse with dark tights and a blazer.

 Floral Separates Inspiration: Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti
 Tribal Tank - Available at Encore Boutique

STYLE TIP: Pair a soft chiffon or satin floral dress with blush or nude ankle socks and booties, or flesh tone tights and ankle strap heels.

 Floal Inspiration: Rodarte Fall 2010

Kelly Clark Floral Dress - Available at Encore Boutique