Would You Wear… a Woodgrain Print?
Photo Credits: Clover Canyon Dress via Shopbop, Chris Benz via Elle.com, Dress via BCBG
Conversational, dramatic prints seem to be the talk of the season, and woodgrain print is a prime example. True to its name, a woodgrain print mimicks the detail of tree rings and bark. When this intricate pattern is added to a dress or accessory, it’s certain to stand out.
Woodgrain prints were big on the runways last season, seen at Chris Benz and BCBG. Woodgrain print pieces can be dressed up, but personally, we love them dressed down. Like the Clover Canyon dress in the photo above-left, a casual shirtdress in this print would be perfect for a weekend look paired with boots, tights, and your favorite fall jacket.
Would you wear woodgrain print?
Or is this look too much? Which style above do you love, and which don’t you like? Would you opt for a dress or stick with this print for accessories? Leave a comment below and let us know!
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Posted on on October 9, 2012 / Filed Under: Would You Wear? / Tags: BCBG, Chris Benz, Fall 2012, print trends, ShopBop, woodgrain print
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R.
Seems better suited for accessories than clothing. Pass
Liz
love the colors
Ashleigh Maynes
only one i like is from the red dress in the middle
min
Agree with R. Maybe a scarf or shoes would be okay, but a dress…
As long as you aren’t a stick with only 40kg it wil definitly make you look like a wine barrel. Better choose what makes healthy figures look good.
MJ
do not like the thought of looking like a tree…maybe a purse or something, but not on my person.
lorne
no, i’ll look like i’m goin hunting.. i dont need that
Nicole
no thankss
Ann
I like it! It’s unique and stands out. I think it just needs to be toned down with the right accessories since it’s so bold.
Lisa Price
I could see other people pulling off this look, but on me I’ll pass.
Brittany
I’m with the rest–possibility for accessories (maybe), but not clothing. I love nature and taking inspiration from it, but I’d rather not look like I’m actually impersonating a tree.
dm
Definitely not on clothing- and only *maybe* on accessories- seems way too uh trendy and overthetop
Fash Boulevard
Amazing post, Caitlyn. That shopbop dress is beyond stunning. I would totally wear it. I hope you’re doing well, love. xo
Brittany
I like the idea behind it; I’m rather fond of naturalistic clothing elements…but it’s just not for me. Some others maybe can pull it off.
Maybe as a tote or purse with a graphic printed shirt OF a tree, rather than a fully printed tree shirt.
ALTHOUGH! The dress on the right would go really, really well with my wood nymph costume, but that’d be the only time I’d wear it…
vanessa
pass, really not feeling this trend! xxx
CJ
No, not on anything I’m wearing…….unless it’s actually made of wood.
Shmee
The idea is fine, but I think the execution needs to be more abstract–the red of the middle dress along with the grid cut-outs definitely made the wood pattern work. The dress on the right is just… ugly. And it’s not even an ugly pattern! It just doesn’t work the way we think it should.
Also, accessories would be better (wedge heels, scarves, bracelets…)
Cierra
The red looks ok because it’s not all over but otherwise, nope! Maybe an accessory. Maybe.
Little J
In my oppinion ‘style’ and ‘fashion’ is all about having fun, therefore I don’t see why those dresses would suit the idea of ‘fun’. A tree is unmoved, still, cold, isolated. That is not what fashion is about. It is realy too much for me and I would not wear it. However, some people may classify that as being original and I agree with them, but it seriously drives the idea of fashion away…
Rose
Yupp, would try accessories, not anything else! To each her own(:
Rachel
I have to disagree with the majority. I like it! The dress on the right is my favorite.
Musical Lynn
That is rad!!! Only I’d buy it in a jacket or blazer then a dress.
Kristin
I agree with Ann. I think it is a unique and interesting approach to clothing. I like the first shirt because it is not so bold, and the pattern of on the red dress is fantastic, I just don’t like the cut of the dress. The last one for me is a little overkill though.
Faith
I love trying new things and this is totally my style. I love it. Especially the one on the far left.
Fashionfreak
Love the rich color, the big picture, not so much.
Cristina
I like the dress on the left.
Bridgette
It would look cute on a skinny belt
Shelley
I like it! very rich, abstract and artsy-looking. Like the idea of fashion from nature… the dress on the left is my favourite, it would be nice as a blouse too. It’s not something I “need” but I think it would be nice to spice up a basic outfit.