Modern Floral

Alexandra Satine Bag
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Modern Floral

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MODERN FLORAL

Clothes We Love, Spring 2013
Maria Valentino/MCV Photo (4)

WHY WE LOVE IT

Dandelions bloom at Valentino; Dries Van Noten and Rochas picked chrysanthemums, while Bottega Veneta scattered silk marguerite daisies on a V-neck dress. Thakoon showed a bouquet of freesias and dog rose on crepe de chine. Chic and strong, prints give coveredup looks a romantic fairy-tale spin—that's the fresh appeal.

HOW TO WEAR IT
Piling accessories onto these striking florals is like stuffing an arrangement of peonies with baby's breath and ferns. The prints are edgy bordering on grunge, so stay away from anything too pretty—hair should be a little messy, shoes a bit tough—and seek out dresses with flowers winding down the center, which will draw the eye in, creating a slimming illusion.

Photos: (left to right) Valentino, Dries Van Noten, Rochas, Thakoon

02 of 08

Miss Albright

Miss Albright Sandals
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Synthetic, $158; anthropologie.com for stores.

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Corey

Corey Skirt
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Silk-Tencil, $149; 617-391-0222.

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Gap

Gap Shorts
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Cotton canvas, $50; gap.com for stores.

05 of 08

Prabal Gurung for Target

Prabal Gurung for Target Top
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Polyester, $27 BUY IT

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Parker

Parker Pants
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Silk, $229; 877-747-3754.

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Marciano

Marciano Dress
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Nylon-spandex, $258 BUY IT

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Alexandra Satin

Alexandra Satine Bag
Time Inc. Digital Studio

Lambskin, $395; 866-201-9035.

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