Spring 2013 Trends - Florals

Lovely and amazing Nel of Girls of Plenty, invited me and four other curvy bloggers to take part in a little project where we show spring trends for ladies who wear plus sized fashion.  I loved the idea and said I'd definitely take part.  Sadly, with my nutty work week and other demands, last week I only managed to post a couple of pictures on Instagram.  So here it is my take on the floral trend.  When I first read this trend for the week my first thought was of Miranda Priestly. I love "The Devil Wears Prada". Every time I catch it on late night TV, I can't help myself.  In one scent editor brings up florals in a meeting about stories for the spring issue Miranda says (as she rolls her eyes)...

Florals? For spring? Ground breaking.

- Miranda Priestly "The Devil Wears Prada"

I have to say that I agree with Miranda. Florals for spring aren't new or ground breaking.  Usually I don't go for lots of florals.  In my closet right now I have four floral patterned items and my closet is big.  I have one blouse, a skirt, and two pairs of floral pants.  And until last summer I only had the blouse and skirt.  I fell in love with floral and printed pants and I can't stop wearing them. I got home from work so late that I didn't have time to take proper outside pics. Please excuse the low light.

Shirt/Jacket - Talbots (no longer available), T-Shirt - Target (no longer available), Belt - Talbots Outlet, Pants - Talbots Outlet, Shoes - Talbots (no longer available), Rings - Charming Charlie and Engagement Ring, Bracelets - c/o Kristin Biggs of Stella & Dot and gift, Watch - Armitron (gift)

I love pairing pretty, girly pieces with tougher pieces (but you already know that).  Toughening up these floral pants and pointy bow shoes with the cargo, shirt jacket just felt right.  It is a fun outfit to wear and really easy too.  

Check out the other ladies and their take on the floral trend:

Curvy CEO

Girls of Plenty

Grown and Curvy Woman

Heart, Print & Style

Society of Curves

One Jacket - Two Graduation Options

On Friday we are going to a graduation and I'm trying to decide what to wear.  I want to look chic but also be comfortable since there could be lots of walking and there will be lots of sitting. A few years ago, I bought a white blazer from Target. It was a great purchase and I love wearing it all summer.  I thought I'd pair that white blazer with two different outfits and get your opinion on which one I should wear.

Eddie Bauer Stretch Cotton Twill Blazer (Sizes 2-20)

A dress...

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I already own most of the pieces (or similar pieces) to this ensemble.  I love pairing the flowy dress and flower with tough jewelry.  The school's colors are blue and gold, so the dress will fit right in. Of course I had to add my favorite necklace from Stella & Dot, the Femme Fatale.

Floral pants...

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My floral pants from Asos arrived in the mail late yesterday.  I haven't had a chance to try them on but I'm hoping they will look great. I have a top that is similar to this one but I'm also considering a solid top.  I love the striped top with floral pants look. I showed you an example of this look in a past post, via Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen.  The chunky Nouvelle Ring from Stella & Dot is a great addition to the outfit.



Which outfit do you like best?

I'm Obesessed Thank You Very Much - Floral Pants

I decided to dip into my budget for next month and sprung for a pair of floral pants.  I couldn't stand it anymore.  I'd been obsessing over them and lusting after every pair that I saw.  I hope the ones I ordered will look great and fit.

The pants I ordered from Asos.  They are now out of stock.

I loved the pants I spied on my friend Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen.  I waited too long and they were no longer available in my size.  Finding chic floral pants in plus sizes, that don't look like something a grandma would wear is a challenge.  It's long been a mantra that plus size women shouldn't wear large prints on their larger areas.  Well you know I'm a rule breaker and thanks to retailers like Talbots and Asos there have been some good options but they are few and far between.  I'm so happy I snapped up these pants (even though they are crops).  Ankle pants were my first choice but I could get them.  These were on sale at Asos for $35 so I grabbed them.  Asos also has free shipping both ways. Hopefully, they'll fit but if they don't, I can easily return them.  Keep your fingers crossed.

Here are some of my favorite fashion girls and the way they are wearing floral pants.


Blair Eadie of Atlantic Pacific wearing DVF pants. Love the combination of stripes with the white jacket and fantastic shoes.

photo credit: Atlantic Pacific

Olivia Palermo and Blair Eadie in Top Shop pants, worn two different ways. The jacket on Olivia paired with the leopard pumps are to die for.  Blair added a cheetah top and a leather jacket. Fantastic!

photo credits: unknown and Atlantic Pacific

Allie of Wardrobe Oxygen wearing Talbots pants two ways. I always love Allie's easy style.  The chambray of one outfit and the stripes of the other make these outfits look totally different.
 

photo credit: Wardrobe Oxygen

Of course I'm hoping for some great styling options with my floral pants.  I have all of the elements to make lots of fun outfits.

Floral Pants