Would You Wear… Floral Appliqués?
Photos: ASOS maxi dress; Blake Lively and Keira Knightly via Pacific Coast News
Forget flat, one-dimensional prints: floral appliqués take “florals for spring” to a whole new level. This trend is all about the texture. Whether we’re talking gathered fabric bunches or real appliqués stitched onto the garment, this 3-Dimensional trend is big, bold, and perfect for the season.
Chanel is perhaps the design house best known for their floral appliqués – they’ve sent textured camellias down the runway more times than we can count. However, many other designers joined Karl Lagerfeld in using appliqués for Spring 2013, including Dries Van Noten and Chloé (looks pictured below).
What we can’t decide (and we need your help!) is if this spring 2013 fashion trend is practical for college girls. Is this something you would wear on a dress or in sweater form? Could you rock a floral applique top at class or for a fun night out?
Chloé, Chanel, and Dries Van Noten Spring 2013 | Photos via Elle.com
We want to know what you think!
Would you wear floral appliqués? Which style above is your favorite? How would you wear this trend? Do you own any floral appliqué pieces? Leave a comment below and let us know.
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Posted on on February 5, 2013 / Filed Under: Would You Wear? / Tags: Chanel, Chloe, Class to Night Out, dries van noten, Floral, Spring 2013, Trends
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Lisa
Yes, I would!
I just found this amazing sweater – it’s a dark red, has 3d flowers and is perfect for valentines day. Just this shirt – jeans and I’m ready to go : )
http://www.zalando.de/oh-my-love-rose-top-bordeaux-ml121i002-401.html
Of course we can wear this to class – in my opinion it’s a very sweet look …
Alana
I love anything floral so I would definitely wear this! It’s very feminine and perfect for spring.
Anka
It’s perfect for party or brunch with friends. In decent way, it can be worn even to school. I am for it!
Vyvyan
This fashion trend is certainly suitable for college girls! I can see me and my friends happily wearing them, whether it be usual days or looking glam on a night out. I have to say the Chanel dress is my personal favourite
Shivani
Love the texture and would totally wear a pretty floral blouse or a skirt but college laundromats are notorious for messing up clothes so I don’t know how feasible this would be. :|
Joanne
As long as all of the stitching is sturdy, and you wash them on delicate, I think this would be great! At the moment I’m actually wearing a (2D) floral skirt, and just bought some (2D) floral leggings – I’m all about floral right now, and would adore this 3-dimensional take on it. I could see myself wearing a cozy pullover sweater with this design (perhaps in a smaller, more modest style than the bottom three images) or something. I actually really love the first two ways this trend is used (the white top and the Blake Lively image).
Madison
Definitely would wear these! But only if the appliqués were very discrete.
Chloe Jacqueline
LOVE them! I think this is a super cute trend!
Alyssa Nicole
I am a huge, huge, fan of florals so I guess this look would not be soo bad haha :)