Bored of Florals? Try Leaf Prints This Summer

The wise Miranda Priestly once said that florals for spring are hardly groundbreaking (we’re paraphrasing). If you agree, you may be tempted to try polka dots, stripes, plaid or even animal prints as an alternative to the popular print. But if you’re not quite ready to buck tradition completely, you can still celebrate nature with leaf prints.

From banana leaves to palm prints to tropical patterns, there are as many leaf prints as there are floral designs. There are oversized prints with all the colors in the rainbow for those who want to fully embrace the season to more subdued options featuring ditsy prints, pastel colors and monochromatics.

Leaf prints spotted at Paris Spring Fashion Week 2018; Image: Imaxtree

For the most versatility, temper the beachy vibes of large leaf prints by choosing a more fitted style or pairing it with more polished pieces. Or go all out and embrace the tropical look— it is summer, after all. A leaf print maxi dress is perfect for balmy summer days and nights. Finish off any look with a floppy hat, straw bag and maybe even a side braid for the perfect summer-in-the-city outfit.

Here are 17 nonbasic leaf prints to add to your summer wardrobe now.

17 Leaf Prints to Try Instead of Standard Florals

H&M

Patterned Kimono, $29.99 at H&M
Collectif x MC

Expressive Essence Wide-Leg Jumpsuit, $89 at ModCloth
L'Agence

Jane Top, $210 at Shopbop
Guess

Leaf-Print Skater Dress, $108 at Macy's
& Other Stories

Leaf Print Dress, $85 at & Other Stories
BlankNYC

Petal to the Metal Jacket, $108 at Revolve
Old Navy

Mid-Rise Utility Pixie Ankle Pants, $35 at Old Navy
Rachel Zoe

Sequined Leaf-Print Top, $245 at Macy's
Topshop

Leaf Print Ruffle Wrap Dress, $47.50 at Nordstrom
Urban Outfitters

Palm Print Bodycon Mini Dress, $59 at Urban Outfitters
Zimmermann

Printed Cotton-Voile Maxi Dress, $550 at Net-a-Porter
Boohoo

Bella Leaf Print Plunge Fringed Sleeve Crop Top, $28 at Boohoo
ASOS

Design Cami Romper With Cut Out Detail in Linen in Leaf Print, $40 at ASOS
Missguided

Green Leaf Print Romper, $42 at Missguided
Club Monaco

Priscillah Frond-Print Halter Jumpsuit, $285 at Neiman Marcus
Sézane

Abby Metallic Silk Blouse, $105 at Nordstrom
J.O.A.

Printed Wide-Leg Pant, $68 at Urban Outfitters