Another word for Spring is Dress Season. Traditional spring florals on sundresses are back after a leggings-only-2020-spring. This time, with new twists. We know the prints, we even know the silhouettes, but what makes your new dress the latest and greatest? The texture. Easter’s best isn’t just for Sundays.
There’s a long-running joke about florals for spring. The reality is, a floral print has held steadfast year round because it can take on infinite variations. Spring yes, it gets a little extra attention but, that’s because we like to match our environments. To blend. That first bloom, that first semi-warm day embarks an excitement no other season can accomplish. Most trends aren’t for everyone but, crocheting has a certain “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants quality,” if you will.
If you love your waist...I suggest a full cover-style crochet dress that spirals in the middle and goes outwards. All eyes will be pulled towards that center flower that highlights your hourglass figure. No, it's not quite swimwear season, but you can wear this crochet dress with a simple black t-shirt dress underneath. Whether you choose a rainbow or tan crochet piece is up to you. Reserve the rattan bag and flip-flops for when you are going somewhere sandy and style with a cargo bag and thick-soled booties. (Heyyy, spring boots? You, up?) Grandma’s ole knitting hobby just became street style.
If you love your legs...A crocheted hemline is more original and less preppy than scallop shells across the bottom. Even if you don’t love your legs and are just trying to look taller, stick to a solid, one color dress. Prints tend to compress while solids lengthen. Lean into the free spirit look-at-my-legs outfit with lace-up sandals and light brown suede accessories (think bag + killer jacket.) Because 1. Brown is super in and 2. Spring is not as warm as she used to be. (Even if we want her to be sunny and bright.)
If you love your arms...If your arms are itching to not be covered by a cardigan for literally five seconds, seek a crocheted dress with a high neckline. A neckline that goes halfway up your neck or even rims the base of your throat requires a larger armhole and therefore, a deeper cut-out from collarbone to armpit. All of a sudden you look like you pump iron. Never downplay the power of a well-fitting dress. I like to wear my sundresses in the dead of winter. The pastel swirly flowers make me and everyone around me smile. This cut of dress is easy to layer a crewneck long sleeve under. The neckline will be lower than the dress so all you’ll see are the sleeves for warmth. We love a color blocking opportunity!
If you love your chest...I sincerely hope I am not the first one to tell you v-necks do the most favors for your chest. For the crocheted dress trend, seek a 70s style long bell-sleeve v-neck dress that hits mid-thigh. Yes, bell-sleeves aren’t in the limelight like they were in the late-2010s but in this instance, they make a fully crocheted floral dress carefree and bohemian.
If you don’t love these parts of your body or aren’t really sure the best way to flaunt what you’ve got - good news! You get to test out all these styles and see what you feel best in. If you're not comfortable in a fitting room and are unsure of the fit of a trend piece, pro tip: try to find a model with a similar figure to you wearing the garment. Many retailers have followed Target’s lead and include pictures real people submit of them wearing the product right in the listing. This is so helpful in making a dress on a screen more real.
To me, your perfect…and so is warm weather! Let’s celebrate life in a new textured floral number, shall we?
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