"Florals for spring. Groundbreaking," Miranda Priesty quipped in The Devil Wears Prada. I'm not here to knock a floral—my 15+ sundress collection makes that very clear—but every once in a while it's time to trade in flirty gardenias for a different kind of print. Spring is the best time to experiment with color, and with the latest in stripes, foliage, and more, you'll find that it's easy to change it up.
Polka Dots
Polka dots are still going strong, and we can't get enough. If monochrome dots aren't for you, there are seasonal options in unexpected color combos, too.
Zara Crossover Polka Dot Top, $26; zara.com
Cherry Print
What fruit better represents spring and summer? We'll wait. The cheery cherry motif is everywhere this season. We're particularly keen on HVN's cute take, including their massively adorable collab with Champion and Urban Outfitters.
HVN Laura Cherry Printed Cotton Dress, $525; modaoperandi.com
Rainbows
Taste and wear the rainbow with the brightest of stripes. It's low-key retro and pairs great with denim as your neutral base. If the technicolor vibe is too bright for you, opt for a lo-fi version like Madewell's button down.
Topshop Rainbow Striped Knitted Top, $40; topshop.com
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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