Every summer, the floral dress comes back to the forefront. But between modern elegance and dated style, it’s all in the detail. The famous style consultant delivers her verdict bluntly.
The sun is finally shining, temperatures are rising and an irresistible desire for lightness is taking over our wardrobe. It’s the official signal: the time has come to bring out the unbeatable summer dress. Among the key pieces of the season, the floral dress stands out as a fashion automatism that we never tire of. At the same time fluid, airy and deeply feminine, it twists our look in the blink of an eye without requiring any effort of complex association.
However, despite its appearance as a universal basic, finding the rare pearl turns out to be more complex than it seems. Faced with the profusion of models, it’s not easy to find the one that will bring a touch of modernity without falling into the trap of déjà vu. Fortunately, style popess Cristina Cordula came to our rescue on her networks. Forget discretion, the famous image consultant now swears by bold prints and big flowers. “Modern florals are contrasting flowers, in bold colors and that gives pep and modernity“, she explains to her community. This strong trend has already established itself on the catwalks of the biggest houses, but also on royal icons like Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. By focusing on assertive colors and strong visuals, we structure the silhouette and bring a real contemporary dimension. Conversely, the host is unfiltered on a frequent error: tiny patterns. “On the other hand, if you choose small flowers, with contrasts, small, pastel, on the other hand it can memerize or infantilize“, she warns. The watchword is clear: we must dare to contrast and see things in a big way.
To maximize the effect of this new generation dress, the choice of fabric is essential. We favor natural materials: temperature-regulating linen, light cotton or fluid viscose which offers an impeccable fit to XXL prints. When it comes to styling, balance is key. As the dress already attracts everyone’s attention, we calm down the accessories: flat leather sandals or minimalist white sneakers for the day, geometric heeled mules for the evening. A wicker basket will accentuate the holiday spirit, a simple clutch will be perfect for a dressy event.
On the budget side, Kiabi offers pretty flowing variations between 15 and 25 euros, H&M well-cut models between 30 and 50 euros, and Rouje creations with exclusive prints between 160 and 220 euros. All that remains is to choose yours and let your personality speak, the smile on your shoulder and the flowers in full bloom.
