The Only Spring Print Style Guide You’ll Ever Need!

Want to learn how to style this Spring’s bright colorful prints? If you want to add prints and patterns into your wardrobe, Spring is one of the best times to do it!

There are soo many beautiful, bold and colorful prints to choose from this time of year. But they can be tricky to style, right? That’s where this post comes in!

My best tips for styling prints, plus outfit inspo (I did a little window shopping at H&M this weekend!) below.

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How To Style Different Spring Prints Together?

We’re going to get into that in just a minute, but YES, styling two different prints together can work.

I typically avoid pairing bold prints together. Instead, I’ll do a simple print in neutral tones on top and go bold on the bottom. Or vice-versa. You can also try styling prints that are different but have the same colors. More on that below!

Does Floral Print Make You Look Bigger?

As a plus size girly myself, I think it depends. I’ve honestly heard advice both in support of and against floral prints for plus size women.

As a floral print lover, I have to tell you first: if you love it, wear it! If you’re worried about a print making you appear bigger, I would go for neutral florals or prints with smaller floral motifs instead of big and bold.

How To Accessorize My Prints & Patterns?

When I’m styling a simple, neutral print like stripes or maybe even tiny polka dots, I might go more colorful with my accessories. For example, stripes with a colored flat or a bright earring.

But if it’s a bold or colorful print like the pants below, I like to keep my accessories simple. Neutral sandals or sneakers. Simple jewelry. I like to let the print do all the talking!

Do Prints Go Out Of Style?

In a word, yes. Remember the chevron stripes from years ago? Technically speaking, some of your bolder prints risk looking dated a lot sooner than a solid or a classic pattern like stripes or plaid.

For this reason, I recommend starting with solids when you’re building a wardrobe. Once you have a good number of basic pieces that you can mix and match, that’s when you add a few fun prints or patterns in to mix things up.

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Cheat Code: Try A Dress In An All Over Print

Including this pic to show off the beautiful print, but keep in mind: drop waist style dresses can be tricky, especially as a plus size Mama with a short torso and hips for days(;

I also included a few dresses below in the SHOP THIS POST section with beautiful prints that have more flattering silhouettes.

Start Small With A Classic Print On Top

A classic, striped button down is an *excellent* way to dip your toe in if you’re not sure where to start with Spring prints. This navy striped number would actually work year-round!

Match Your Top With One Color From Your Spring Print

Ready to try printed pants? Pick one color from the pants and match it with your top. In this case, I went with this soft mock-turtleneck crop top. Super chic and easy!

Or… Pair With A Soft Neutral

If the idea above feels too “matchy-matchy”, try styling your Spring print with a soft neutral instead. I chose a warm peanut-butter shade, but these pants would go great with a cream as well!

Pair With Another Bright

If you wanted to go REALLY bright, you could go for a hot pink instead! But I also love a soft, barely-there blush, so I went with this comfy tee. Plus, it’s 100% cotton so it’s lightweight and breathable (which will be super helpful come Summertime).

Ready For The Big Leagues? Here’s How To Mix Spring Prints Like A Pro

Go for a different print with the same colors.

If you’re mixing Spring prints, don’t pair bold with bold. Keep the top or the bottom simple and understated.

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**Note: Some of the pieces I tried on in-store aren’t available online yet, but I’ll continue to update this section as they show up on H&M’s website! In the meantime, if you see something you can’t wait on, definitely head into your local H&M and take a look around(:

Have I inspired you to play with print and pattern this season? Let me know below in the comments! And if you ever need personalized style advice, feel free to shoot me a DM and let’s figure it out together!

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