Go ‘nude’ this spring

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Published: 22 Mar. 2009, 22:01

Go ‘nude’ this spring

Flower pattern dresses will adorn streets this spring. Industry sources say the colors will be toned down to more pastel, soft palettes. Above:Sonia Rykiel.[JoongAng Ilbo]

Just like spring flowers, flower prints never fail to make a comeback at this time of the year. And when they are featured on breezy silk or chiffon dresses, you know warmer weather is here and you can stash away your muffles and gloves.

The key to flower print dresses this spring is “nude.” Nude, in the fashion world, refers to a softened tone of the bright, bold colors.

For instance, a dress with red and yellow flowers will have the colors red and yellow on it, but will exude a soft, pastel tone. In the case of a dress with pink flowers, the pale pink will take over scarlet pink.

Lanvin

Preferring a nude tone is also a trend for makeup this spring, as it has been in recent months here in Korea. So-called “nude makeup” highlights natural skin tones, and is preferred to applying thick, color eye shadow and blusher.

Ankle-length, layers

Spring collections in runways, fashion shoots and shops this spring suggest knee-length is the right way to go. So those who want to keep up with the fad might want to stay away from ankle-length.

In terms of silhouettes, there isn’t any big trend - flare or tulip, go with what you like and what you look best in, experts say.

Kenzo

As breezy and wavy materials like silk and chiffon make up the majority of the flower print spring dresses, it will be inevitable to style them in layers. The advent of inner dresses - either in same materials or in comfy cotton - is a result of that.

Frills and ruffles are also noticeable, spicing up the toned-down spring dresses this spring. And various uses of fun accessories like belts, bags and shoes is another way to get creative if you think flower dresses are too quiet this season.

Jackets and cardigans

Industry experts say flower print dresses are like canvases that showcase sentimental watercolor paintings, or even a photograph of a plain picture dotted with blossomy flowers.

For 30-somethings or older who feel overwhelmed wrapped in big, bright flowers, experts advise that they go as “nude” as possible, or to pick flower prints as pale as possible.

In particular, they say they can rarely go wrong with pink.

Gcut

Also, if you want to go sweet and lovely, frills and ruffles will do the trick.

But if you want to be taken seriously at the same time at work for instance, style it with a jacket.

But go for jackets in light materials and colors.

But if your lifestyle involves more activities, cardigans may prove to be more practical. After all, you can quickly fold it and shove it in your big bag. Also make sure to go for cardigans in soft colors like light gray or ivory.

By Kang Seung-min, Kim Hyung-eun [hkim@joongang.co.kr]

korea joongAng daily

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