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Look We Love: Watercolor Florals

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on March 26, 2012
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Painterly blooms are right on point for spring.

Too tame to try the trend? Start simple with a piece only you (and maybe your SO) will see.
Too tame to try the trend? Start simple with a piece only you (and maybe your SO) will see.

Hanky Panky thong, $23 at Zappos.

Pair with coral pants for a look à la <a href="http://www.posh24.com/photo/1059721/rachel_bilson_bright_red_crepe" target="blank">Rachel Bilson</a>.
Pair with coral pants for a look à la Rachel Bilson.

Cotton voile shirt, $74.95 at Coldwater Creek.

Vera Wang’s diffusion line for Kohl’s is our go-to source for the trend. This top is our fave of the current collection.
Vera Wang’s diffusion line for Kohl’s is our go-to source for the trend. This top is our fave of the current collection.

Simply Vera Vera Wang pintuck tee, $23.99 at Kohl’s.

The cropped swing shape and shoulder cutouts add some edge to an otherwise sweet print.
The cropped swing shape and shoulder cutouts add some edge to an otherwise sweet print.

Unif shirt, $54.40 at Singer22.

So pretty for work.
So pretty for work.

T Tahari dress, $88.48 at Bloomingdale’s.

Like wearing a Monet canvas on your wrist
Like wearing a Monet canvas on your wrist

Bangle set, $17.01 at ASOS.

Slip on with rolled-up denim and a chambray shirt for a punched-up twist on easy weekend basics.
Slip on with rolled-up denim and a chambray shirt for a punched-up twist on easy weekend basics.

Vegan slip-ons, $54 at Toms.

Pair with substantial ankle-strap sandals for a modern look.
Pair with substantial ankle-strap sandals for a modern look.

Sheath, $139.50 at .

The contrasting hem is a cute touch.
The contrasting hem is a cute touch.

Sleeveless dress, $64.95 at New York & Company.

Wear this to meet his folks for the first time.
Wear this to meet his folks for the first time.

Charter Club pencil skirt, $64 at Macy’s.

Pack your picnic gear inside and head on a bike ride through the blooming cherry trees.
Pack your picnic gear inside and head on a bike ride through the blooming cherry trees.

Jeffrey Campbell backpack, $99 at Urban Outfitters.

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