If there’s one thing I don’t shy away from, it’s a fun print and we’ve proven that with tropical prints, nautical prints and more. That’s why “plant print clothing” deserves a moment in the spotlight.
Quote of the day: “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” James Allen
For our Thrifty 6 group of gals, I chose a the prompt “Bloom Where You Grow” wanting it to be inspirational and open to many interpretations. My crew focused on plant print clothing and the funny thing is how we all styled them on the bottom half, except my husband-he is always the rebel.
Insider tip: If you haven’t embraced any type of prints for the bottom half of your wardrobe, this is your sign because they camoflague lumps and bumps that you may not want to showcase.
As for plant print clothing, the options are endless. Whether it’s bold tropical leaves, soft floral fronds, or abstract botanical shapes, these prints are a fabulous way to bring life into our wardrobes, no matter what your age or size.
Let’s dig in (because puns are a great part of life)!
Plant print clothing is more than just pretty. These motifs are nature’s neutrals in that they blend well with so many other patterns, and they give your outfits a fresh, joyful energy.
Plus, they can be as bold or as subtle as you like. You can opt for a large palm print that feels tropical or choose something softer like delicate vines or ferns.
And let’s not forget how print can actually help camouflage certain things if you’re concerned about bumps or lumps. Don’t believe me?? Try it for yourself.
These pants were Love at first thrift! I found these lightweight linen pants while thrifting, and the multicolored leaf print and color combination immediately called my name. Yes, I had to shorten them, but it was a good thing as the original hem was dirty and stained. Shortening them made them look cleaner and newer.
As we’ve discussed with linen pants, they are the best sustainable material and amazing for our heat. I’ve made them doubly good by thrifting them and making them work for my height.
I found this ruffle tank top on the same thrift adventure, and while the greens in the pant are a different shade than the top, from far away, it works.
Insider tip: Don’t obsess over perfect matching with colors. We see them up close and personal so it’s different to our perspective. Make sure to take a photo from farther away (this is my secret for an easy selfie) and you might be surprised how good they look together.
Details:
-My hat tends to flop down in the way of sight, so I held back the front portion with a brooch (thanks to a reader’s suggestion)
-These Cambiani sandals have interchangeable straps. I have learned that the leather ones are best. My patent ones cracked too easily.
-This Katia necklace is long, so I wrapped it 3 times to shorten it.
Charlotte opted for a tropical twist with her bold green palm print skirt. She paired it with a fitted green top and green flats.
Just like for my outfit, mom’s top is NOT the exact same color as the print, yet blends fabulously.
Details:
-My mom used this “jewelry box” as a purse, and I love the idea. She’s shown it with her Chinese New Year celebration outfit in the past.
-I applaud the white necklace on the green t-shirt. If you try to match your necklace with your top, then it doesn’t always show up as nicely.
-Cactus earrings add another fun splash of our plant theme.
Valerie’s style always leans artistic and unexpected, and this outfit is no exception. She chose a navy-based plant print palazzo pant and paired it with a navy mesh knit top layered over a matching tank.
I love how her pants are flowy, yet because they show off her ankle, they aren’t overpowering. And her flower purse blooms with the theme of the day.
Insider tip: Valerie’s version of plant print clothing is the literary feel of the script mixed with floral elements. It’s a great reminder that plant prints don’t have to look “tropical” or beachy.
Details:
-Valerie did a Jodie trick and wore her top backwards. It goes to show it can change up the look of a piece.
-One of Valeries tricks is to wear 2 earrings together in the same ear hole. That’s why you see a wood pair and leaf pair for today’s outfit.
-She’s using a clip (similar to this one) at the side of her top to coral all of the extra mesh material.
I couldn’t leave out my husband, Rob, who might just be the most colorful participant in our fashion fun.
He always gets loads of compliments on this cactus print shirt that screams desert chic. Paired with rust shorts and a subtle red-and-white striped tee underneath (yes, even Rob plays with print mixing).
This outfit is proof that plant print clothing isn’t just for women. I consider it fun fashion for anyone and everyone.
Details:
-Rob’s red Cariuma sneakers tie everything together for a playful finish.
-We all close our eyes in photos from time to time. The secret?? Take more photos so you have bunches to choose from.
1. Don’t Fear the Print
Some people worry that prints will “wear them” or draw too much attention. But guess what? That’s the whole point! You should stand out and feel good in your clothes. If you’re unsure, start small like with a scarf, a blouse, or even shoes in a botanical print can be the perfect stepping stone.
2. Match Colors, Not Prints
When coordinating with plant print pieces, focus on the colors in the print instead of trying to match the pattern. That makes the outfit look cohesive without being too “matchy-matchy.”
3. Mix with Neutrals or Mix More Prints
Pairing your printed pants or skirt with a solid neutral (like white, black, or beige) is always a safe bet. But don’t rule out fun print mixing like stripes, dots, or even another floral can be a fun experiment. Try it in front of the mirror and take photos. A photo tells you much more than the mirror.
4. Choose the Right Fabric
There are a ton of options but for summer, we love plant prints on breezy, movement-friendly fabrics. Summers usually mean hot so you want something that is lightweight or feels good with the heat.
5. Accessorize with Intention
Plant print clothing naturally has a playful vibe, so don’t be afraid to echo that with your accessories.
There’s a reason plant print clothing continues to bloom season after season. It’s vibrant, it’s happy, and it works for everyone. As for the prompt of bloom where you are planted, I love the deeper impact that this presents.
Sure, we all wish we were some kind of “er”, but in reality, the truest sense of blooming happens when you embrace the here and now. Wrinkles, schminkles and love yourself as is.
That’s the true message of life.
My biggest takeaway is we don’t have to fade into beige. We can wear color, prints, and silhouettes that bring joy, and we should. Plant print clothing is just one of many ways to do that.
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With the fashion and textile industry being a major contributor to landfills and other environmental pollution, we decided to make it the mission of this group to focus on second-hand items. I feel like there is no shortage plant print clothing at the second-hand stores.
Insider tip: Don’t forget to check out the men’s and kids’ sections of the store because you might be surprised.
Check out the other members of the Thrifty 6 group for all kinds of ideas.
Insider tip: If there aren’t many wonderful secondhand shops near you, I have included a list of online shops that I love at the end of this post.
“Since Jodie’s theme screams for florals, I found this challenge to be a rather easy one. I love colorful floral prints as evidenced by the abundance of them in my closet. Conveniently, many of my floral prints are thrift store finds or preloved hand-me-downs. I found this bright yellow dress on a thrifting adventure with my sister over spring break and I had to have it because it is so stinking cheerful. Nothing else in this outfit was secondhand, but I did style four different thrifted outfits using preloved floral pieces. You can see all four on my blog.”
“So when I received this dress, it was actually a bit different then I thought it would be. It’s brighter and oranger then I thought. But I embraced the dress as I love a high low hemline. And the colours are good colours for me. Also I am using a bit more orange in my makeup so that’s all pretty good right! The dress has a ribbon on the inside to tighten. I like that because the dress doesn’t show that much skin that way when you are sitting. Because this is a real wrap dress, not a faux one like this dress.“
“Bloom where you are planted suggests flourishing in whatever circumstances you find yourself in; resilience, adaptability, defiant joy. Although I’m not wearing a floral print, this dress does remind me of a flower. I felt good in my floaty, colourful outfit, despite having a lot to deal with from afar. Never underestimate the power of colour!”
“Bloom where you are planted” is the T6 theme for July – meaning ‘make the most of what you have’…
It’s difficult to interpret this metaphor through the medium of fashion so I’m deconstructing it to focus on one word…
…I’m ‘blooming’ in an exuberant floral pattern smash, vivid green and yellow with flashes of red, turquoise and pink!
Framed by this prolific Virginia Creeper, I’m very much embracing the botanicals, I’m a flower in full bloom…“
“For this month’s ‘blooming’ theme, I created my outfit around a thrifted T-shirt with light blue and peachy-coral flowers on a navy background (navy-based prints being my absolute favorite). I added a thrifted coral skirt and a thrifted scarf that I braided to create a face-framing fabric necklace. I continued the theme with a handmade mixed metal flower chain and link necklace layered with a thrifted gold tassel necklace. My chambray ballet flats from Payless in 2015 are the only Retail-bought component of this look.”
If you don’t have great secondhand stores near you, then another great option is online thrifting. These are the ones I’ve used more than once (except Swap, but it comes highly recommended by a friend)
thredUp—this link gives you $10 (and me in return).
Poshmark — here is the post about how to shop the site.
Preworn–10% off with code JODIEFILOGOMO
Etsy
ebay
Swap
Uncommon Closet— nonprofit to help women.
Gild the Lily–a local Michigan store that sells online.
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