Spring is returning soon, and I’m sure that we’re all very excited about the upcoming warmth. The cold seasons bring several exciting moments, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and many others, but after those moments are over, the cold becomes brutal. 

I am the type of person who always feels cold regardless of what time of year it is. Even in the summer, I find myself wearing sweaters or jeans. Rarely do I wear shorts, but most people are very fond of the ease that shorts bring. 

Since the spring seasons are on their way, I wanted to talk about flowers. However, I want to mix those flowers in with the idea of fashion. Fashion is constantly evolving, and in this way, it is also blooming. Flowers are a beautiful way to appreciate what’s in front of us, and so is fashion. It tells a story that, sometimes, cannot be told with words. 

Some of my favorite flowers that bloom in the springtime are tulips, peonies and daffodils. They grow with a range of sizes, colors and appearances, just like each person. We are all different and beautiful in our own ways. With that being said, let’s discuss how our outfits can be inspired by such gorgeous additions to our planet. 

Tulips

Tulips are a flower with rounded petals and are usually narrower. Their stems are a bright green, and their petals can be yellow, orange, pink, red, white or purple. My personal favorite color of tulips is pink, so I’m going to base the outfit around the color pink. 

While envisioning a tulip-based outfit, I’m picturing the color combination of both baby pink and sage green. These colors mesh extremely well, and they offer a coquette aesthetic that can be admirable for spring. 

Since March, April and May bring warmth and plenty of sunshine to our lives, I’m immediately thinking of the opportunity to have picnics with loved ones. To further implement this idea, the tulip outfit could include a sage green T-shirt with baby pink gingham shorts. Gingham is picnic plaid. This could also be paired with a red pair of thin sunglasses and a matching red tote bag to tie in the two colors even more. 

Peonies 

Peonies are another springtime flower, primarily a darker pink, and they’re very intricate. Peonies feel classy to me, so I would expect to visualize a more elegant look based on the inspiration. 

Many restaurants open their outdoor seating during warmer months, so a peony-inspired outfit screams maxi dress to me. The maxi dress would be flowy, as the petals on a peony are frilly, and it would be a dark pink with a floral design. Maxi dresses are elegant, but they are also casual. They’re able to be worn walking around downtown, sitting at a restaurant or purchasing chocolates from a candy store. 

With a long, floral dress, I would wear ballet flats or a sandal with minimal designs. It finishes the outfit, but it doesn’t take away from the moment—the dress. To further the look, I would add a purse that matches the shoes as well as possible to complete the “sandwich method,” which usually is between a shirt and shoes; however, the purse is acting as the shirt in this scenario. 

Daffodils 

Daffodils are pretty flowers that range between yellow or white, but they always have a yellow center. They are dainty flowers, but their petals are wide. Their stems and leaves are a dark green, and the pairing of white, dark green and a bit of a light yellow would make for a perfect spring outfit. 

For this outfit, I am picturing a graphic tee that has a design of your choice that accompanies the colors white and light yellow. For me, I could see myself finding a graphic tee of the movie “Call me by Your Name”. The cover of the movie is blue, yellow and white, so I would wear loose blue jeans and tuck the shirt. For accessories, I could wear a dark green purse with dark green sunglasses, and if I’m feeling up to it, I could even tie my hair into a French twist with a dark green claw-clip. 

Basing your outfits on objects that you love is a fun way to imagine yourself in a different light. I chose flowers because we’re entering our spring months, but I also just adore flowers. You could do this exact method with other things, such as fruit, vinyls, books, songs or pastries. 

Instead of feeling pressure to always look a certain way or follow a trend, dress your own way that shows others who you are and what you love. Fashion is fun; it shouldn’t ever feel like a chore. Be as casual or sophisticated as possible, but—whatever you do—always stay true to yourself. 

No flower grows the same way. No song is written with the same lyrics. No movie has the same plot. No fruit has the same flavor. No person like you can be compared to someone else. Keep on blooming. 

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