They say “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” or perhaps make limoncello. But this summer, the mantra changes even more becoming: “when life gives you lemons, wear them!”
Not only is the bold citrus hue of Yellow hot this season, so is the actual manifestation of the color in the form of Lemon Prints!
Lemon prints have been a favorite of Italian designers for years just take a look at any collection from just about any season of Dolce & Gabbana or Versace.
Inspired by Southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast which is renowned for its sweet delicious lemons that grow in abundance from trees that cling from the cliffs, for decades Italian designers have embraced the lemon as THE quintessentially Italian Spring/Summer print.
I’ve always been a big fan of bold kitschy prints once the weather turns warm (Cactus prints, Pineapple prints, Cherry Prints, etc) and this season is no different. Lemon print pieces for Spring have been on my fashion radar lately mainly because I have been spotting them EVERYWHERE, in shops, online, on Instagram and of course on the runways.
What’s not to love about this freshly squeezed trend, it bright, full of chic Italian style inspo and perfectly suited to Spring/Summer making lemon prints a quick easy way to add some zest and freshen up your wardrobe for Spring!
Stylists Tip: The quickest way to up the chic factor of any dress is to ditch the self-belt (a belt that comes with a garment and is made of the same material as the garment). Instead opt for a belt with texture or contrast to create visual interest. The self-belt that came with this dress was a fabric sash that basically disappeared it didn’t really add any value to the look, by styling the dress with this Chloe Suede belt it creates more of a waistline, breaks up the pattern and makes the entire look feel more luxe.
What I’m Wearing: Chetta B Lemon Print Dress (I can’t locate this online but I purchased it at Marshalls) | Chloe Belt | Chloe Wedge Sandal | J Brand Denim Jacket | Back Patch from Bohemian Blue | Silk Neck Scarf | Chloe Butterfly Sunglasses| TOPSHOP Clutch |
Take a look at these AMAZING Lemon Print Pieces for Spring that will have you wanting Lemon Prints to be your main squeeze this season! Click to SHOP:
26 Comments
the citrus print is so fun for spring!
A burst of happy yellow!
I love bright yellows for spring. Even incorporate lemon & yellow in my cooking
Yes! Such happy mood boosters!
I love the dress and the shoes! So cute and ready for the warm weather!
Thanks Emily!
Omg that dress and jacket! So perfect! I am guilty of wearing dresses with the belt they come with. Definitely need to start switching it up. Thanks for the tip.
It makes a huge difference and creates a more luxe look!
I’m loving all these lemon inspired ideas! Super cute dress and those shoes!! Thanks for the post!
Thank you! A fun print to play with for Spring!
Love the lemons! I never knew there was that much history behind the fashion! Definitely need me some lemon in my closet! Oh and love the denim jacket and that you added your iwn patch!!
Thanks lady!
Love this. Such great information, and love the pictures. SUPER cute spring dress!
Thanks lady!
Thanks for sharing your ideas about fashion and for the photos.
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Very fun print. I think it’s for younger girls. I’m not sure I could get away with it.
Lemons are a timeless print- they work for any age! You and I are probably about the same age!
Your dress is so cute! I love it. Beautifully styled too.
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Awe thank you!
Looks like you had lot of fun during the shoot! The dress looks great on you!
Thank you so much!
I love the spring, and one of my favorite parts are seeing all the pretty ladies in their dresses. You took that lemon print and made lemonade.
Awe thanks!
Love love love lemon print! The dress is so vintage. I just ordered a coffee cup with lemons all over it. Happy Spring!
Happy Spring!