Prints are a very personal thing--subtle differences can cause you to love one pattern and hate another. I tend to dislike anything too extreme--dainty florals and funky geometric prints equally turn me off--but I almost always love anything created by Marimekko, the Finnish textile company. Marimekko's patterns range from pop floral prints to beautiful abstract florals, and even their recent designs have a retro feel. And while Marimekko-inspired prints often turn up in the world of interior design, for spring, they hit the runways. From dresses to tops, these bold retro prints are a fun, easy way to inject some color into your wardrobe.
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This Oscar de la Renta poppy-print dress is a very literal Marimekko reference, and is sure to be knocked off from here to Forever 21. It's so feminine and classic, you literally can't go wrong.
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If floral prints are too girly for you, this Stella McCartney print dress has a simple mod pattern in cool, soothing tones. The belted shape is also great if you're not into spring's super-loose dress silhouettes.
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I love this Temperley Carribean cotton dress, because the shape and the color scheme are so vacation-y--even if you're back at work, you can close your eyes and pretend you have an umbrella drink in your hand. The cut looks nice and comfy too.
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I think T-Bags, in spite of its kinda-gross name, has some awesome prints, and this halter dress is no exception. It comes in several groovy patterns, but I love this purple print the most because it looks like something from Biba, the chic early-'70s London rock-chick boutique.
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Tibi is another line known for its vivid prints, and from the bold colors to the easygoing, summery shape, the Thebes top doesn't disappoint. Plus, anything that evokes a Greek goddess is alright in my book.
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I don't know what it is about this Issa London kimono dress that I love so much, but the print is just so appealing to me, perhaps because turquoise and bright yellow is not a combination you see every day. I think if this dress were about three inches longer, it would be perfect; for tall gals such as myself, leggings might be in order.
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I've never had much of an opinion about French Connection (well, I used to have one of those "fcuk" T-shirts about 8 years ago, but who didn't?), but starting with their sequin-stripe minidress last fall, I began to take notice. And this psychedelic Love Bug tunic--strangely, kind of ugly and cute at the same time--is definitely holding my attention.
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What with all the uber-hip 18-year-olds and overcrowded racks, I routinely come close to having anxiety attacks in Urban Outfitters stores. But I can certainly handle the relative serenity of their website, especially with cute things like this geometric-print cami, for a mere $24.
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Nine times out of ten, when I ask someone at work where they got their cute outfit, they say Forever 21, and that it cost like $12. I try not to think about the third-world factory workers being exploited in the process, but with awesome things like this chiffon polka-dot top, how can you not shop there?
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