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Four Floral Skirts: Would You Wear One?

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Dianna Baros
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Among all the florals that designers sent down the runways for Spring 2009, some of the freshest prints for me were modern and abstract in their execution. I love the girly ones, too, but florals that are blurry or painted with wide brush strokes have a great energy about them that makes them particularly fashiony and sexy. The way Emanuel Ungaro styled an abstract floral skirt seems particularly perfect, and I think I may have found four alternatives that could help you achieve a similar look. Question is, would you wear one?

Keep reading for details (I don't want the brand name or price to sway your decisions!)

[1] BB Dakota "Walsh" Skirt, $59 at Chickdowntown.com
[2] Blurred Floral Skirt, $13.80 at Forever21.com
[3] Distorted Floral Skirt, $13.80 at Forever21.com
[4] Elizabeth And James Floral Gathered Skirt, $295 at Chickdowntown.com


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Posted in: Budget Fashion, The Look for Less, Trends S/S 2009

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i love each and every one of these! they're perfect for wearing with vintage boots are dressing up with some pretty espadrilles!
#1 Cupcakes and Cashmere (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 11:40 (Reply)
oh dear lord, of course i'd fall for the almost-$300 number. of course.

sigh. time to scour the thrift store for a cheapie version!
#2 hanna (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 12:00 (Reply)
Wearing one now! Albeit of a more Marimekko-esque variety.
#3 Sal (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 12:08 (Reply)
I love love love those skirts. i own one just like #1 in blk n white floral. but i especially like the pencil skirts.
#4 sher on 2009-05-07 13:22 (Reply)
I totally LOVE those skirts. SO spring-ish ;-)
#5 Avúne (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 14:03 (Reply)
I love floral skirts! The Ungaro skirt is totally rocking! I like a lot of colors on the skirt. It's so perfect for spring/summer!
#6 tulipsfashionohmy (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 16:23 (Reply)
I'm in love with the 1st and 4th skirts...ah the most expensive ones :/ Right now, on ebay a lot of pretty vintage floral skirts are popping up!
#7 LC on 2009-05-07 20:33 (Reply)
I just LOVE the forever 21 skirt! At that price it's certainly a bargain but I have NO CLUE what to wear with it! I don't know how to wear it to work or out clubbing with friends or for dinner?

Could you pretty pretty please show some options so I don't regret this purchase?
Thanks!
Jme
#8 JME on 2009-05-07 20:56 (Reply)
In a sleek knee-length pencil style – in a heat beat! I love skirts :0)
#9 angie cox (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 21:25 (Reply)
woopsie. I meant "heart beat".
#10 angie cox (Homepage) on 2009-05-07 21:26 (Reply)
I love floral skirts! I have really been obsessed with them this season and own about five. I keep seeing lovely ones everywhere I go, but am really trying not to buy anymore. But sigh the watercolor-esque ones you posted are to die for...
#11 Leia (Homepage) on 2009-05-08 04:52 (Reply)
Love the patterns on these skirts, Great picks! The first one is the best for my figure, so that would have to be my fave. Can already see it with a tee and cardigan for the office.
#12 Jenn @ Workchic (Homepage) on 2009-05-08 16:51 (Reply)
I'm so in love with this trend and a floral item is on my must-have list for summer! My fav is the black F21 number, it's a refreshing take on a regular black skirt.
#13 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2009-05-08 19:39 (Reply)
theyre so cute! ill agree with MizzJ, im very much in love with this trend, its so feminine without being overly foo foo

I went to Target earlier this week and I saw a bunch of them there that weren't too bad
#14 Neira (Homepage) on 2009-05-08 19:52 (Reply)
I like No. 2 which it was at least knee length. Can't wait for the whole mini skirt thing to go away.
#15 budget chic (Homepage) on 2009-05-08 21:02 (Reply)
Its summer time and floral skirts make a perfect statement..I love the flowing floral skirt rather than the pencil skirt...I also like to put 2-3 different bracelets along with it...
#16 tanny (Homepage) on 2009-05-09 00:48 (Reply)
Would wear them all!
#17 Alisa (Homepage) on 2009-11-03 01:13 (Reply)
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