French Vintage Inspired Outfit & Colour Flower It's Most Suitable For
- Daria
- May 7
- 2 min read
First of all, living in Europe — especially in the northern part — means that even in summer it’s important to dress in layers. That’s why, as soon as I found this black ditsy floral dress that instantly reminded me of the romantic, flowy fashion of the 70s, I started looking for the perfect jacket to pair with it: something not too thick, but not too light either — ideal for both Spring and Summer.
The jacket itself feels very inspired by the 60s. It has that structured silhouette and contrasting trim that gives it a subtle Chanel feel.
Even though I used a dress for this look, I still wanted it to feel practical and comfortable — something I think Chanel herself would have appreciated. That’s why I paired it with simple neutral beige trainers: perfect for endless walks, jumping on and off the tube, climbing countless stairs, and surviving thousands of steps a day.
As the outfit already referenced the 60s and 70s, it felt only natural to choose jewellery inspired by the same era. The pieces are warm-toned, in dark gold and coral red.
Because the jewellery is warm, it would work especially beautifully for our warm flowers: Marigold and Rudbeckia. However, when judging the outfit as a whole, the contrast between black and white makes the overall look more suitable for Hellebore — our deepest colour flower.
To adapt this look for Marigold and Rudbeckia, I would swap the black jacket for a brown one and replace the neck scarf with a warmer shade — perhaps orange.
For Columbine, it would work better to soften the contrast slightly and replace the gold jewellery with silver or a softer, less yellow-toned gold.
And for our light flowers — Buttercup and Periwinkle — I would recommend a lighter jacket and scarf in shades like ivory, ecru, or soft blue, paired with jewellery in lighter coral or peach tones, set in white gold or light silver.
