Much like the old saying goes, now that it’s May it’s time to bring out the flowers….in your wardrobe, that is. Floral dresses are such a classic feminine style, and this spring they’re blooming in stores everywhere. Nature-inspired trends tend to be wardrobe staples, so finding a floral dress that has a timeless fit will give you the most bang for your buck. With all the different dresses out right now–from mini to maxi, high to low–how can you possibly pick the perfect one? Go with what’s consistently in fashion magazines from year to year: the fit and flare dress.

“Items that can be worn by a broad range of women are always in fashion.”

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Dresses that fit at the torso and cinch in the waist while flaring out at the bottom are universally flattering for most body types. The perfect floral dress is one with the fit and flare style, as items that can be worn by a broad range of women are always in fashion. On top of being timeless, the fit and flare dress is also perfect because of its versatility. A flirty dress can be worn from day to night just by switching out the outerwear and shoe selection.

This post is for IFB’s natural influence project, featuring the movie Epic.