4 Ways to Wear: Foolproof Outfit Formulas for Your Floral Pants

Gardening may take a green thumb, but picking out floral pants only takes knowing a few tricks of the trade. For a slimming effect pick a large flowery print. Trying out up a cheap pair? Choose a busy print that will mask the low-quality fabric. Found the perfect pair? Then it’s time to arrange the perfect outfit.

Whether you are looking to prune back an overgrown print or give your feminine florals a little edge (because hey, every rose has its thorns right?), we’ve got the fool-proof outfit formulas for you.

  1. Anchor them with a solid top. Obvious? Yes, but a monochrome top is an audacious prints best friend. Keep in mind that a basic color doesn’t have to mean boring. Opt for a top with a unique silhouette, like a high-low hem or dramatic sleeves for an all-over interesting look.
  2. Pair them with a neutral print. Sound like an oxymoron? Leopard prints, small stripes and polka dots are all safe print pairings for stepping up your sartorial style. Leopard prints will work with anything thanks to its neutral color palette. For stripes and dots just find a pattern that pulls from the colors of your pants.  
  3. Toughen them up with a classic moto jacket. Not only will this coat make your floral print feel perennial, the clashing of a borrowed-from-the-boys biker jacket and a ladylike pattern will make them both look more modern. Just keep the rest of your outfit polished with pumps and a fluid blouse, or your pants may end up looking more punk-rock than pretty.
  4. Promote them to work-wear with a slim tailored fit. Worn with a blazer, these once girly bottoms are grown-up enough for the office. The mix-and-matched take on a pant suit will feel fresh as spring flowers with its colorful print while still looking HR approved. Keep your outfit from being bottom heavy with a metallic statement necklace that will draw the eye up.

Don’t get pricked by peculiarly printed pants—pick a floral print for a style that will always be in season.

We’ve picked a few floral pants to inspire you to grow your collection.

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