Page 90 - South Mississippi Living - July, 2025

SHOPPING
FOCUS ON FASHION story by Barbara Travis
The summer season is upon us, and vacation plans invariably include activities and adventures in the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning to soak up the sun at the beach, lounge at a local pool, or take a hike on a nature trail, you’ll want to look and feel
the part. This season’s popular outdoor nature-inspired prints present themselves beautifully in the form of leaves, flowers, birds, butterflies, insects, citrus and tropical motifs on comfortable wide-leg pants, shorts, midi and maxi dresses, accessories, and swimwear. Go forth and have outdoor fashion fun!
BOTANICAL PANTS, SKIRTS, AND SWIMWEAR
Linen and linen blends take the lead in fabrication for wide-leg summer pull-on and drawstring pants with a strong nod
to botanical prints. Elegant versions of petals and leaves artistically positioned
on neutral or soft color backgrounds are both feminine and enchanting. Free- flowing maxi skirts and dresses showcase the beauty of nature in color and print. Swimsuits and cover ups join the summer style parade flaunting aquatic waves, seashells, and urchins in cool water shades of blue. Dive in and bask in the nature- led fashion sun.
FLORAL-DESIGN HEELS, HANDBAGS, AND SCARVES
Beautiful outdoor botanical prints are by no means limited to clothing. Look at shoes, handbags, and scarves. For those who prefer the more traditional solid color and classic look in their everyday attire but want to stay on trend with accessories, there’s good news. Floral shoes, handbags, and scarves are just
the things to easily and fashionably jazz things up a bit. One of the best looks
in footwear this season is the kitten heel slingback available in an array of colorful floral and nature-inspired prints. Grab a pair to brighten your look and your day when you throw them on with ankle- length pants, a skirt, or a dress. Wear what makes you happy!