How to Pull Off Bold Spring Prints, Even If It's Still Chilly Out
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With Spring trends already hitting the shelves, it's tempting to move beyond the moody hues and functional pieces you've been relying on all Winter long. But how do you rock a warm-weather piece when you're still combating chilly temps? Luckily, A New Day, Target's brand of stylish staples for every season, makes it easy to do just that. The trick is to inject bold, seasonal prints to liven up your look, but in a way that's still entirely practical (read: warm) for every day. Using standout patterns like bright florals or graphic stripes, here's how to embrace one of the upcoming season's biggest trends right now.
The Print: Oversized Florals
Conquer two Spring trends at once with a power suit featuring punchy, large-scale florals. Wearing the blazer and matching crop pants over clean, neutral basics will help anchor the bold print.
What to wear it with now:
To keep warm, try rocking the suit over thin layers. For example, start with a lightweight cream turtleneck as your base layer before throwing on a classic white button-down shirt over the turtleneck. To help eliminate any excess bulk and create a streamlined silhouette, you can also wrap a belt around the waist of the blazer.
What to wear it with later:
Shed the layers as the weather warms up. All you need is a slim-fit t-shirt to transition the suit to Spring. Then, bring out the bright colors in the print with a pair of equally bright sock boots.
The Print: Flirty Florals
Between the ruffles, swingy silhouette, and romantic floral print, this skirt gives off major Spring vibes. Play up its feminine nature by combining it with pieces that are just as sweet.
What to wear it with now:
To minimize the amount of exposed skin, you can easily add a warm coat on top or tall boots on bottom to meet the shorter hemline of the skirt.
What to wear it with later:
Double up on the florals with a tonal embellished cardigan — the bright white shade helps to bring out the pops of white nestled within the print. Then, throw on a casual jacket and a pair of delicate ankle strap sandals in a complementary pale blue and you're good to go.
The Print: Graphic Pinstripes
Bold pinstripes are slated to become the It print of Spring, and this season, it's all about juxtaposition. Find this traditionally masculine print in a flirty and feminine silhouette, like a ruffle skirt.
What to wear it with now:
If you need to stay cozy, one idea is throw on a sweater, and then contrast the shorter hemline of the skirt with something longer layered on top, such as a sleek sleeveless trench coat in a midi length.
What to wear it with later:
Continue the theme by juxtaposing the striped print with something floral, like a sheer embroidered cardigan. Now that you can bare some leg, why not draw attention to them? Rock bold sock boots for a vibrant finishing touch.