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7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

So you've mastered florals and stripes. Are you ready for palm leaves and marble print?

By Kaylana Griffin

April 4, 2016

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7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

Patterns 2016

Oversized florals

Gerber daisy one-button blazer, $215; tailored floral short, $74, Banana Republic.

7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

Micro florals

Floral-print trousers, $110; top, $90, Violeta by Mango.

7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

Palm leaves

Palm-print v-front cami, $48, Topshop.

7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

Horizontal stripes

Printed crepe dress, $39, Joe Fresh.

7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

Vertical stripes

Contemporary stripe pants, $30, Forever 21.

7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

Marble

Marble-print bodycon midi dress, $103, ASOS.

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Patterned dress, $60, H&M.

7 daring fashion prints to try this spring

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