How to Wear the Trend: The Prettiest Prints for Spring
Updated: Mar. 15, 2017
Spring is the perfect time to experiment with colourful and creative prints. From trusty florals to tropical motifs, here are 20 statement-making patterns that will have you starting off the new season in style.
Fan Favourite
Pair this pleated skirt with a tucked-in blouse or tee for an easy, breezy look.
Skirt, $168 at Ann Taylor and anntaylor.com.
City Slicker
A botanical-print anorak with a flattering cinched waist will brighten your commute on rainy days.
Freddy Camo Anorak, $168 at shop.guess.com.
On a Roll
Give your travel style an upgrade with a stunning oriental blossom print.
Alayaa travel bag, $375 at Ted Baker London and tedbaker.com.
Cream of the Crop
With high-rise pants or a pencil skirt, a resort-worthy crop top can put a refreshing twist on a polished outfit.
Top, $29.95 at Dynamite and dynamiteclothing.com.
Full Bloom
This mixed floral skirt was made for spring flings. Add a simple tee or off-the-shoulder top for an effortlessly romantic effect.
Coach 1941 Mix Print Circle Skirt, $635 at select Coach stores and coach.com.
Paisley Perfection
The centuries-old motif looks of-the-moment on a sleek cellphone case.
Marc Jacobs Paisley iPhone 7 Case, $65 at Hudson’s Bay and thebay.com.
Hot Lines
Simple stripes get a modern makeover in kaleidoscopic form. Balance out this eye-catching top with slim-fit pants in black or white.
Multi Striped Sleeveless Top, $19.99 at Marshalls.
Collage Major
Mosaic-inspired patchwork meets street wear style on this skater dress with a cool cutout detail.
Forever 21+ Patchwork Dress, $24.90 at Forever 21 and forever21.com.
Marble Moment
The stone-swirl pattern is still going strong. Sport the trend straight through the end of summer with a pair of marble-print, mirrored-lens shades.
BP. 50 mm sunglasses, $16 at Nordstrom.
Got Silk?
Tied like a bandana or wrapped tight like a choker necklace, a vibrant scarf is an easy frill that can instantly transform your ensemble.
Echo Rue Foulard Silk Square, $148 at Holt Renfrew.
Nice Stems
Floral-print pants are a surprisingly versatile pick. Top them with everything from solid hues and denim to embroidered tops and stripes.
Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants, $39.94 at Old Navy and oldnavy.ca.
To Dye For
This heel offers an haute take on the hippie stand-by. Dress it up with float-y frock or down with blue jeans and a plain white tee. But first, see 7 Rules for Wearing Heels with Jeans.
Astoelian sandal, $49.99 at Call It Spring and callitspring.com.
Fruit Supply
This playful frock packs a stylish punch that’s part sweet and part sophisticated.
Dress, $320 at Marc Cain and marc-cain.com.
Mad for Plaid
Shades of berry and baby blue give this classic checkered graphic a seasonal update. Wear it with a chunky cardigan until summer weather sets in.
Camisole, $24 at Joe Fresh and joefresh.com.
Freshly Picked
An elegant timepiece with a bloom-inspired dial puts a subtle spin on floral prints.
Olivia Burton Floral Watch, $199 at Hudson’s Bay and thebay.com.
On the Dot
Romantic ruffles soften an edgy brush-mark motif, making this top a lovely alternative to a standard leopard print.
Splodge Print Ruffle Blouse, $60 at Topshop at Hudson’s Bay and thebay.com/topshop.
Home Run
A pair of tropical-print kicks makes clocking those kilometres a whole lot more fun!
Nike Jungle Print sneakers, $120 at Simons.
Garden Variety
A shoulder-bearing dress in the season’s most popular colour will take you through the season’s social events in style.
Dress, $88 at Express and express.com.
New Leaf
Count on this printed blazer to perk up office separates, feminine dresses and even denim with a basic tee.
RW&Co. Leaf-Print Blazer, $149.90 at RW&Co. and rw-co.com.
Puddle Jumper
A painterly camo print is sure to make a splash when the forecast calls for rain.
Hunter Women’s Original Short Flecktarn Camo Rain Boots, $185 at ca.hunterboots.com.
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