Fabulous flower fashions: 15 ideas

Spring into fashion

Get into the mood for sunshine with pretty floral fashions From elegant dresses to fabulous accessories, we\'ve selected the best blooms around.

Ever green

Lush greens are a perennial favourite, simply team with tan leather accessories and a cashmere cardigan for a super-chic spring look.

Satin floral dress, £50, 6-22

Leather belt, £28

www.next.co.uk

Coming up roses

So what if everyone\'s talking about investment buying, at a bargainous fourteen pounds this sassy rose print dress is simply irresistible.

Rose print dress, £14, 8-18

Peacocks

www.peacocks.co.uk

Summer style

We love this versatile outfit! Cute, pussy bow blouse plus figure-flattering pencil skirt and plimsolls, equals easy summer style. Team with vertiginous heels for instant office glam.

Daisy chain printed top, £48.94, 8-16

Laura Ashley

www.lauraashley.com

Flowered up

Inspired by the Chanel flower necklace but at a mere fraction of the price, this statement collar is an instant pick-me-up, that\'s guaranteed to grab attention.

Enamel collar necklace, £50

Dorothy Perkins

www.dorothyperkins.com

Retro to go

Or make a nod to the fabulous forties with this eye-catching tea dress. Wear with skyscraper platforms and a metallic leather bag to avoid granny-chic.

Crepe tea dress, £95, 8-16

Cath Kidston

www.cathkidston.co.uk

Mad for it

Go for Mad Men inspired glamour with this swinging fifties-style skirt. Have we told you about our fashion crush on Betty Draper yet?

Silk linen skirt, £119, 6-16

LK Bennett

www.lkbennett.com

Super slingbacks

We feel it\'s our duty as fashion experts to warn readers of the perils of floral print shoes. Fashion magpie, Carrie Bradshaw couldn\'t even work that look. And so we give you a more stylish alternative, the satin corsage slingback.

Corsage slingback, £56, 36-41

Phase Eight

www.phase-eight.co.uk

Power dressing

Michelle Obama, our other style crush du jour, likes a floral print dress and super-flat leather pumps.  And who are we to argue with the first lady of fashion?

Cotton floral dress, £35, 6-22

Dorothy Perkins 

www.dorothyperkins.com

Off the cuff

When that statement necklace starts to feel a little flamboyant, opt for a beautiful cuff instead.

Floral detail cuff, £20

EB by Erickson Beamon at Debenhams

www.debenhams.com

Ladylike chic

For the perfect Mad Men look, a carefully chosen, floral print dress (we find darker coloured backgrounds always work well) will go from day to night faster than you can say ‘Make mine a Martini.\'

Silk mix dress, £83.19, 8-18

Laura Ashley

www.lauraashley.com

One-sided

Thanks to the uber-talented Alber Elbaz at Lanvin, the asymmetric dress is spring\'s hottest shape. Keep jewellery to a minimum, and let the frock do the talking.

One shoulder floral dress, £89, 8-20

Principles

www.principles.co.uk

Bag it

Pretty and practical, this durable bag has wipe-clean properties and zip compartments too. Perfect for the weekend.

Oilcloth and leather trim tote bag, £65

Cath Kidston

www.cathkidston.co.uk

Pin up

Raid the jewellery box and add sparkle to a tailored jacket with a cute floral brooch.

Enamel brooch, £28

1928 Collection at John Lewis

08456 439 897

Top notch

This ruffle front, floral blouse from Cath Kidston, is absolutely trend-tastic. Just be sure to keep everything else simple; faded jeans and tan leather platforms give the right amount of low-key glamour.

Ruffle front blouse, £55, 8-16

Cath Kidston

www.cathkidston.co.uk

Real simple

The best way to wear florals is to stick to one beautiful piece. See how splendid this silk scarf print top looks paired with plain white trousers - just add a pile of necklaces for a contemporary spin. (Available from mid April)

Silk scarf print top, £220, 6-16

Jaeger

www.jaeger.co.uk

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