Florals get an overhaul, just follow these tips
A fashion editor (well, Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada) once said sarcastically "Florals. For Spring. Groundbreaking". It's true that floral prints are hardly inventive - but each year we find new ways to wear the spring staple. With the Chelsea Flower Show this week, we look at ways to embrace spring blooms - and still look cool.
Rex FeaturesHead-to-toe
The modern girl's guide to wearing florals on the red carpet? Wear 'em head-to-toe for a powerful print clash, like Olivia Palermo...
Getty ImagesHead-to-toe
... or copy our cover girl Gwyneth who also loves head-to-toe prints - but makes hers matchy-matchy for a more full-on effect.
Head-to-toe
Top, £20 and Skirt, £45, at ASOS
Head-to-toe
Shorts, £10, Jacket £25, at Glamorous
Head-to-toe
Floral Jumpsuit, £30, at Boohoo
Head-to-toe
Floral Jacket, £250 and Trousers, £140 at Jaeger
WennDaisy Does It
Daises have been dubbed the floral print of the season, ever since Miucca Prada and LFW favourite Simone Rocha sent them down the catwalk. Make like Nicola Roberts and embrace them for a fun nod to the floral trend.
Daisy Does It
Daisy Mesh Top, £19.99 at Missguided
Daisy Does It
Daisy Shorts, £12, at George
Daisy Does It
Bianca Jones Gold Daisy Hoops, £72 at Bianca Jones
Daisy Does It
Daisy Chiffon Dress, £26.99 at Pilot
Rex FeaturesCover Up
Forget pretty floral blouses, it's all about tough girl bikers or 90s-style denim jackets in floral prints. See Tali Lennox for styling ideas.
Cover Up
Floral Biker Jacket, £75 at Oasis
Cover Up
Bomber, £24 at New Look
Rex FeaturesGrunge Girl
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a fan of the floral maxi - but rather than going for prissy prints, choose oversized blooms, edgy details like lace, faded prints or darker colours for a cooler grunge vibe.
Grunge Girl
Floral Pleat Maxi, £45 at Dorothy Perkins
Grunge Girl
Dress, £15, at Apricot
PA PhotosVintage
Retro shapes, be it a 1950s dirndl, 1960s shift or 1930s gown like Naomi Watts, look great in floral prints.
Vintage
Floral Shorts and Bodice, £40 each at Tara Starlet
Vintage
H! By Henry Holland Dress, £25.60 at Debenhams
Vintage
Print Dress, £39 at Glamorous
Getty ImagesSporty
Diane Kruger's silk floral print trousers teamed with a sporty crop top give an urban edge to girly blooms. Go for floral sweaters or cropped t-shirts for your own take on the trend.
Track Pants, £275, Christopher Kane at Net-A-Porter
Sporty
Sweater with Reclaimed Sleeves, £38 at ASOS
Sporty
Floral Bralet, £17.99 at Own The Runway
PA PhotosDenim
Floral jeans have been around for a few seasons, but denim covered in blooms is springing up in all kinds of ways, from brogues to shirts.
Denim
Denim Shirt, £38 at Topshop
Denim
Floral Jeans, £23 at New Look
Denim
Dr Martens Denim Shoes, £80 at ASOS
Rex FeaturesOn your head
Floral headdresses are a festival staple - but stars like Josephine De La Baume are bringing them to the red carpet. Add a crown of florals to your top knot with this bun crown...
On your head
Rose Crown, £4.50 at Claire’s
Rex FeaturesOriental
Miranda Kerr's jumpsuit might not flatter every figure, but the oriental print is a keeper for this season. Wear yours on a kimono jacket or print shift.
Oriental
Floral Kimono, £150, Love and Lemons at Spotted on Celeb
Oriental
Shift, £270, at at Kelly Love
Digital Prints
Find classic blooms boring? Choose a digital print mash-up a la Bella Thorne for a modern take on florals.
Digital Prints
Myleen Klass Printed Bustier Dress, £49 at Very
Digital Prints
Adara Clutch, £55 at Coast
Digital Prints
Ruby Ray Dress, £170 at Little Black Dress
Digital Prints
Eastpak Floral Backpack, £39 at Surfdome
PAOn your feet
The easiest way to wear florals? On your feet! Make like Jessica Alba and wear a pair of floral loafers - or choose sky high wedges for a wedding.
On your feet
Loafers, £35 at ASOS
On your feet
Floral Ballet Flats £110 at French Sole
On your feet
Wedges, £40 at Stylist Pick
On your feet
Floral Shoes, £44.99 at Tamaris
Pa PhotosTextured
Kerry Washington's multi-textured floral ensemble is super-chic - from sweatshirts with sequin roses to lace dresses embroidered with petals, it's the cool way to wear florals now.
Textured
Sequin Floral Sweatshirt, £130 at House of Holland
Textured
Darling Floral Clutch, £39 at Javari
Textured
Louisa Dress, £250 Unique ‘Selected’ at Forever Unique
PASubtle
Kate Bosworth's Preen outfit shows a subtle hint of florals - the all-round chicest way to wear the spring staple.
Subtle
Blouse, £19, at Glamorous
Subtle
Lipstick Boutique Floral Dress, £75 at Little Black Dress
Subtle
Flower Sunglasses, £9.00 at Claire's
