Floral print has classically been a soft and romantic print that evokes the most delicate of emotions. This season they are taking a new lease on life and a darker, moodier spin.

In the past, dainty, feminine florals never caused much of a stir for me in the prints department, but black-backed florals have quickly become a go-to print for my summer transitional wardrobe. I can’t keep myself from adding a new piece to my collection every time that I go out. It may have become a problem.

The trick to taking floral into 2018 is adding them in an unexpected way. One look that I’ve been living for is the play-set-dress combo. It is such a fun and fresh take on a romper or summer dress. I love a long-sleeve top to keep the sun off your shoulders, but a peek of leg keeps things just a little sexy.

I paired this look with a staple piece of my wardrobe: a black, felt hat and a draping, silver bolo-style necklace from Cloe and Isabel. The lace paneling on the sleeves are the perfect feminine accent to contrast vegan leather western boots with a silver buckle detail. For a girl who usually wears black on black, this floral infusion is a fresh take on the dark monochrome look.

Photo Credit @thealexlasota

Jewelry @sarahjanepounds