How to Wear Florals in Fall

last updated 24 July 2020

The notion of florals is normally identified with the coming of spring, but this fall, expect to see the popular print presented in a way that even Wednesday Addams would be in support of. Floral prints don’t always have to be perceived as “girly,” as designers such as Miu Miu, Gucci, and even Topshop are churning out this familiar print with a gothic-meets-grunge vibe that we’re very excited about. With Halloween and Thanksgiving around the corner, harnessing darker hues just makes sense, doesn’t it?

Thanks to the overwhelming amount of street style pictures and shoppable products to prove it, wearing floral prints in darker shades is officially a trend. Anticipate opaque ruffled blouses, delicate maxi dresses, and shoes that are almost too gorgeous to take out of the box, to grace your closets this fall as you embrace your dark side once and for all this season.

Keep reading to see the best street style shots of this trend and to shop the pieces we are loving!

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Pair a dark floral dress with moto boots.

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Layer a turtleneck underneath a floral dress this fall.

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Match your shoes to the florals in your dress.

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A backpack gives edge to a long floral dress.

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Make a short dress fall-appropriate with long sleeves.

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Twin with your best friend this fall in contrasting floral-print dresses.

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Vintage denim pairs perfectly with floral tops.

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Statement denim is a great counterpart to floral blouses.

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Make a statement jacket less formal with jeans and a T-shirt.

Shop the trend:

Les Rêveries

Ruffled Floral-Print Silk-Crepe Camisole

Layer a turtleneck underneath this sleeveless beauty for a pristine fall ensemble. Available in sizes 0 to 10.

Balenciaga

Floral Print Knife Booties

Boots this gorgeous should never be passed up.

Ganni

Rometty Georgette Mini Skirt

We can already think of one hundred different ways to style this skirt for fall. Available in sizes 34 to 42.

Zara

Mini Dress With Print

Give this dress some edge with a pair of moto boots. Available in sizes XS to XL.

Erdem

Xen Floral-Print Silk-Satin Blouse

Lucky you—wearing your pajamas IRL is still a thing, and we are still in full support of it. Available in sizes UK6 to UK16.

Miu Miu

Flower Print Pouch

Because toting around a huge bag is frustrating, and this tiny one is adorable.

H&M

Patterned Blouse

This just might be your most photogenic fall top yet. Available in sizes 0 to 2.

Topshop

Petite Star Floral Lace Mini Dress

Lace, floral, long sleeved, and mini length… What’s not to love?Available in sizes 0 to 12.

Vans

Lux Floral Old Skool Sneaker

Not your average sneakers, that’s for sure.

For Restless Sleepers

CEO Jungle-Print Silk Trousers

Make your work trousers a little more interesting this fall. Available in sizes XS to XL.

Robert Rodriguez

Ruffle Blouse

Cascading ruffles and a flirty neckline are always a good idea. Available in size M.

ASOS Design

Floral Coat in Vinyl

This coat is everything. Available in sizes 0 to 16.

Sejour

Smocked Waist Skirt

Floral skirts are the easiest pieces to style for work. Just add a sweater, button-down, or T-shirt, and you’re done. Available in sizes X to 2X.

Gucci

Jordaan Floral-Print Satin Loafers

It wouldn’t be fall without a pair of printed Gucci loafers.

Joseph

Bronte Lace-Trimmed Floral-Print Silk Midi Dress

If you’re considering splurging on this stunning dress, we definitely don’t blame you.Available in sizes FR36 to FR44.Check out the only dresses you need for fall, according to celebrities.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.