5 Fresh Ways to Style Printed Pants Like a Fashion Girl

A bold, floral print can feel like a lot when a mix of colors are involved, but a denim or chambray top is a classically cool offset for the office, a dinner date, or for a weekend outing. To keep the mood chipper, I'm all for a straw bucket bag and barely-there strappy sandals.

POPSUGAR Shirred Button Down Shirt ($33, originally $44)

POPSUGAR High-Waisted Wide-Leg Pants ($37, originally $50)

Pamela Munson Petite Isla Bahia Fringe Basket ($240)

Charles & Keith White Criss Cross Low Heel Sandals ($39)

Stone and Strand Tiny Hollow Hoop Earrings With Fresh Water Pearls ($345)

Classic stripes land on the safer end of the spectrum when it comes to printed pants, but a genius way to sidestep a snoozy look? Tiger print on top and bottom (i.e. your shoes). In the warmer months, skip the jacket and stick to a structured blouse and complete the look with a sleek, ladylike bag to keep the overall effect polished.

Hofmann Copenhagen Tabitha Blouse ($235)

POPSUGAR Paperbag-Waist Wide Leg Crop Pants ($37, originally $50)

IMAGO-A Nº43 Carré Top Handle ($495)

Massimo Dutti Buckled Animal Print Flat Sandals ($120)

Persol Sun PO3225S Polarized Green Acetate Sunglasses ($360)

Polka dots always makes an impact, especially when worn head to toe. Yes, a printed jumpsuit is one way to interpret this look — and wouldn't you know the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's has a stylish tuxedo jumpsuit in the April collection — but you can also team together a wrap top and pants for a similar effect. To finish, is there anything cuter for Summer than bright yellow espadrilles, a mini basket bag, and spotted neck scarf? I think not.

POPSUGAR Knot-Front Long Sleeve Top ($33, originally $44)

POPSUGAR High-Waisted Wide-Leg Pants ($37, originally $50)

Castañer Carina 80 Wedge Espadrilles ($93)

Loewe Basket Stones Small Bag ($850)

Ann Taylor Polka Dot Silk Little Scarf ($30, originally $40)

Monica Vinader Alta Capture Charm Bracelet ($450)

Adam Selman x Le Specs Luxe Lolita 49mm Cat Eye Sunglasses ($119)

Another way to take head-to-toe prints for a spin is with a coordinating tank-top-and-trouser set. I love this look for a wedding or party instead of a dress and would finish with a uniquely-shaped handheld bag, sleek hoop earrings, and cute wedges (because, yes, '90s-inspired styles are having a moment).

POPSUGAR Button-Back Tank ($27, originally $36)

POPSUGAR High-Waisted Wide-Leg Pants ($37, originally $50)

By Far Ball Bag ($625)

Maryam Nassir Zadeh Kira Leather Wedge ($528)

Jenny Bird Faye Knockers ($85)

If your playful print comfort zone is florals, then blossoming bottoms are for you. Choose a color-coordinated sweater and natural shoes to complement the your bloom of choice and for the big finish, reach for a contrasting floral-print bag (I'm obsessed with woven styles for Summer).

Wilfred Thais Cardigan Deep-V Cropped Cardigan ($138)

POPSUGAR Wide-Leg Pants ($30, originally $50)

Cuyana x AMANU Studio: Style 06 ($275)

Ray-Ban RB1971 Square Evolve Sunglasses ($183)

Zara Floral Woven Box Bag ($149)