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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/thong.jpg)
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>.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/coldwater-creek.jpg)
![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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/kohls.jpg)
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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/singer22.jpg)
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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/t-tahari.jpg)
So pretty for work.
T Tahari dress, $88.48 at Bloomingdale’s.
![Like wearing a Monet canvas on your wrist](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Asos.jpg)
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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toms.jpg)
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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/calvin-klein-dress.jpg)
Pair with substantial ankle-strap sandals for a modern look.
Sheath, $139.50 at .
![The contrasting hem is a cute touch.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new-york.jpg)
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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/charter-club-skirt.jpg)
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.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jeffrey-campbell-backpack.jpg)
Pack your picnic gear inside and head on a bike ride through the blooming cherry trees.
Jeffrey Campbell backpack, $99 at Urban Outfitters.