This Summer I’m Most Excited About Wearing This ’70s-Style Print

July 06, 2020 at 08:00AM

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Rarely a season goes by without the ’70s influencing our wardrobes. Last season we saw the reintroduction of platform shoes. Denim has also felt the impact of the decade’s style with flared jeans making a surprising comeback for the foreseeable future. The other trend that’s returned thanks to the ’70s? Vintage floral prints. To get better acquainted with what this means, all you need to know is that this pattern often falls under the following category: gaudy. 

Lucy Williams wearing Prada trousers. But don’t let that put you off. While I’m not immune to the allure of minimalism and all its elegance, there’s no denying it can get a little repetitive. With the S/S 20 trends being big for sleek lines, I’m excited to see at least some fun prints being big for the warmer months. The flowers are either oversized or tiny and come in colours that are often clashing, with browns, reds and yellows grouped together or greens and purples.

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The designers and brands embracing this trend into their collections include Marc Jacobs, Faithfull the Brand and Prada. An added bonus of this trend is that it’s easy to shop real vintage pieces too. Dressesare the easiest way to wear the look, but I’ve also got my eye on some trousers. 

All you need to do is keep scrolling to see where to find the best vintage floral prints today.

Simply fabulous.

An understated printed dress if you just wanted to nod to the trend. 

A chic almost kaftan-style dress.

Trust Miu Miu to make a super gorgeous frock. 

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Another winner from Rixo.

So obsessed with these Prada trousers. Pair with a black tee. 

Ideal for your summer wardrobe. 

One of my favourite prints from this trend. 

Dodo Bar Or has this print style nailed. 

I’ve never seen a paisley print I didn’t like. 

Chic and elegant. 

Even Topshop is in on this trend. 

Rixo has a whole collection of vintage-inspired dresses right now. 

And this one’s in the sale. 

A classic take on the vintage floral print trend. 

Pricey but oh so beautiful. 

Your weekend style just got an upgrade. 

This one has been all over my Instagram feed. 

Such a pretty dress. 

This brand always gets it right when it comes to vintage-style prints. 

Wear with a white shirt. 

Floaty and fabulous. 

Next up, the biggest S/S 20 fashion trend you need to know. 

This piece was published at an earlier date and has been updated. 

Author Elinor Block | Whowhatwear
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