How to wear a floral dress

How to accessorise a floral dress

Picking out and buying a dress that you like is the easy part - knowing when to wear it and what to wear with it is where you can start to question yourself, especially when it comes to floral dresses. Fortunately, depending on the style and cut of dress you go for, many floral numbers are highly versatile and can be worn for both casual and formal events, as well as in cold weather and when temperatures start to rise. So, whether you’re wearing your favourite floral dress to brighten up a gloomy autumn or winter day, or you’ve bought a new nature-inspired garment that will keep you cool in summer, these evergreen items of clothing can be worn for practically any occasion.   

However, accessorising a floral dress can still be tricky. As we have discussed above, the key to achieving a stylish and balanced floral outfit is to remember that less is often more and solid colours that don’t detract from your statement floral dress are the way to go. With this in mind, try to stick to just three main areas when accessorising:   

 ●     Jewellery 

 ●     Handbags 

 ●     Footwear  

What kind of jewellery to wear with a floral dress

Alternatively, if the floral pattern on your dress is a little more subtle or features neutral colours, go for traditional gold or silver jewellery. Shiny, more dainty, earrings, necklaces and bracelets can add a little bit of sparkle to a floral dress that is made up of neutral colours, making for a perfectly balanced outfit. 

What kind of handbag to use with a floral dress

When it comes to colour, the safest option to help you achieve a balanced style is to go for a colour that matches the most prominent colour on your dress. If, however, your dress features a very bold colour and you think adding a bag in a similar shade would make your ensemble a bit too loud, a solid neutral-coloured item is a sensible choice. A simple leather handbag in black, white, nude or brown could be the perfection option.   

Conversely, if your floral dress features two strong colours, it could be worth considering picking a handbag in a completely contrasting colour. For example, if your floral dress features a lot of red and green, a solid blue bag can finish your outfit off beautifully. 

What shoes with a floral dress

Once again, when you come to choose shoes to go with your floral dress, don’t be scared to go for an understated pair. Subtle shoes in a neutral colour allow your dress and other accessories to do the talking and complete the balanced look you want. Depending on the weather, we would suggest pairing your dress with a simple pair of leather ankle boots or loafers during winter or a classic pair of strappy sandals or flat pumps during the warming months