Beautiful botanicals you’ll want to wear every day

With the SS16 catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris all about individualism, this season’s bold floral and leaf graphics are a gift. A statement print is an easy way to nail the individualist look. Go for old-school vintage whimsy, muted tones or extrovert pieces that show you’re not all about playing it safe.

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(Image credit: 2015 Kirstin Sinclair)

Nail the individualist look with this season's botanical trend.

With the SS16 catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris all about individualism, this season's bold floral and leaf graphics are a gift. A statement print is an easy way to nail the individualist look. Go for old-school vintage whimsy, muted tones or extrovert pieces that show you're not all about playing it safe.

Double up your florals if you dare with clashing patterns. Search out skirts, trousers and tops with contrasting floral panels or vibrant all-over designs.

In search of floral patterns you can wear to the max throughout spring/summer, we've rounded up six of the most useful and gorgeous botanical pieces.

East Maxi Shirt Dress

East Maxi Shirt Dress

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Button up

The maxi button-though dress creates instant catwalk drama - and there's no need to accessorise if you're wearing one in a strong-hued floral pattern.

East Maxi Shirt Dress, £149

Hobbs Salvador Skirt

Hobbs Salvador Skirt

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Tucked in

Tailored tuck pleats take a monochrome floral skirt from interesting to seriously chic.

Hobbs Salvador Skirt, £129

Miss Selfridge Mono Wrap Floral Jumpsuit

Miss Selfridge Mono Wrap Floral Jumpsuit

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Its a wrap

A neat black jumpsuit gets a light floral touch with a subtle yet refreshing pattern.

Miss Selfridge Mono Wrap Floral Jumpsuit, £45

Phase Eight Eden Print Skirt

Phase Eight Eden Print Skirt

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Paradise found

This statement midi skirt boasts a fun garden of Eden print design which falls just shy of the flatteringly wide waistband.

Phase Eight Eden Print Skirt, £89

New Look Tropical Print Bomber Jacket

New Look Tropical Print Bomber Jacket

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Fizzy orange

Green leaves and orange blooms make for a fun and vibrant summer cover up.

New Look Tropical Print Bomber Jacket, £29.99

House of Fraser Ellen Tracy Halterneck Top

House of Fraser Ellen Tracy Halterneck Top

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Barely there

G An elegant halter-neck top with the lightest ever floral pattern that takes you from beige to rouge so beautifully.

House of Fraser Ellen Tracy Halterneck Top, £65

Smell scent-sational

Finally give all your summer clothes a quick refresh by washing them in the new Limited Edition Fabric Care Collection from Bold & Lenor. Beautifully scented - and with bottles designed by internationally renowned fashion designer Giles Deacon - the fragrances in this collection celebrate the emotional connection we have with our clothes, and how scent can affect our mood.

'Bold & Lenor scents add a finishing touch to any outfit,' says Giles. 'It's that delicate layer of fine fragrance specifically for your clothes that makes them, and you, feel great.'

Will it be Diamond & Lotus Flower, Peony & Cherry Blossom or Amethyst & Floral Bouquet? Go on, treat yourself - and your clothes - to them all!

The Giles Deacon for Bold Lenor Limited Edition Collection is available nationwide.

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