The Feminine Trend That’s Going To Be Huge In 2017

Florals for spring are a given, and while the feminine print may not be anything new on the fashion scene, the message it’s sending this season is. Fashion girls everywhere are wearing florals this season signaling a sartorial statement of solidarity with the resistance movement—a symbol of strong femininity amidst growing support for women’s rights. Florals were worn by a slew of attendees during fashion month, and celebrities like Blake Lively have been draping themselves in it as of late.

In a recent NY Times article, Katie Rogers candidly talks about the historic role of fashion in feminism: “For American women, clothing has always provided a means of visual resistance, beginning with those who believed in dress reform, or the right to wear pants, in the 1800s. At the 1963 March on Washington, hundreds of black women opted for denim, overalls and natural hair, resisting sartorial protocol and rejecting expectations. When women showed up at the polls in pantsuits last November, they were not only referring to activists of the past but expressing their support for the first female presidential candidate nominated by a major party.” It is pretty clear that fashion is a feminist issue, and using fashion as a means of self-expression is just one way to get involved in the movement. What makes floral different this year than in previous seasons is that stylish women are wearing it as a statement piece. 2017’s florals are bright and bold, against darker and solid backings. Even Anna Wintour was spotted in Paris wearing florals!

Ready to work floral into your wardrobe? Keep reading to see how fashion girls are wearing it, and shop some of our favorite pieces below!

Rebecca Minkoff - Love Crossbody with Tassel Cross Body Handbags
Rebecca Minkoff Rebecca Minkoff – Love Crossbody with Tassel Cross Body Handbags 295
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1. BE A BOLD FASHIONISTA AND WEAR A FLORAL PRINT DRESS.

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 Mesh Dress
Topshop Mesh Dress 95
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 Floral Dress
ASTR Floral Dress 120
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 Mini Dress
The Jetset Diaries Mini Dress 189
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2. OPT FOR A FLORAL PRINT BAG TO INSTANTLY ELEVATE YOUR DAILY CARRY ALL.

The Feminine Trend That's Going To Be Huge In 2017
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 Floral Shoulder Bag
Gucci Floral Shoulder Bag 1,510
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 Mini Backpack
Coach Mini Backpack 350
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 Mini Floral Bag
Sam Edelman Mini Floral Bag 178
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3. SHOW THEM WHOSE BOSS WITH FLORAL PANTS.

The Feminine Trend That's Going To Be Huge In 2017
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 Printed Trousers
Ganni Printed Trousers 275
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 Trousers
J.O.A Trousers 92.50
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 Wide Leg Trousers
River Island Wide Leg Trousers 20
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4. FORGET THE FLASH AND GO FOR SUBTILE FLORALS ON YOUR SHOES.

The Feminine Trend That's Going To Be Huge In 2017
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 Loafer Mules
Forever 21 Loafer Mules 24.90
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 Floral Mules
Alberta Ferretti Floral Mules 925
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 Floral Mules
Gucci Floral Mules 695
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5. DOUBLE THE BOLDNESS OF A STATEMENT RINGS AND WEAR JEWELRY WITH A FLORAL DESIGN.

The Feminine Trend That's Going To Be Huge In 2017
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