The weather is starting to warm up again, and that always changes what feels good to wear. Lighter fabrics come back into rotation. Blue suddenly feels right. And prints that seemed a little too much through winter start looking very tempting again.
That’s what caught my eye with Riviera. The soft blue florals, pale stripes and hand-painted details all sit together beautifully without feeling too busy. It’s a collection I’ve curated because the pieces can be worn together, but they don’t have to be. You can build a full floral outfit, or simply take one piece and work it into what you already own.
Sometimes that’s the easiest way to bring print back into the wardrobe.
Start With One Floral Outfit Piece
The Riviera Blue Floral Hand-Painted Linen Skirt is a good place to start if you like the print but don’t necessarily want to wear it head to toe.
A white shirt keeps it very simple. A blue top makes the whole thing feel softer. Later, when the weather gets warmer again, a little tank and sandals would be enough.
That’s probably what I like most about a floral outfit built around separates. You can change the mood without changing the statement piece.
Two Floral Tops for Women, Two Different Moods
The two Riviera tops have quite different personalities.
The Riviera Hand-Painted Halter Top feels a bit more dressed up. The halter shape leaves the shoulders open, while the mix of blue stripe and floral keeps it interesting without needing much else.
The Riviera Blue Floral Linen Tank Top is quieter. If you usually like a floral blouse, but want something lighter for spring and the warmer months ahead, this is an easy alternative.
A few pairings that make sense straight away:
- white or cream trousers
- denim
- the matching skirt
- the matching floral wide leg pants
Nothing too complicated.
Floral Pants That Don’t Feel Too Loud
The Riviera Blue Floral Linen Pants are probably the piece that feels a little unexpected.
There’s plenty of print, but the pale blue keeps the floral pants from feeling overwhelming. Wear them with something plain and they become the focus. Pair them with the matching Riviera tank and suddenly you have a coordinated floral outfit that still feels quite relaxed.
I think that’s why floral wide leg pants work so well. They have presence, but they’re also comfortable enough for an ordinary day.
The Floral Mini Dress When You Want Things Easy
Then there are the days when separates feel like too many decisions.
The Riviera Blue Floral Hand-Painted Linen Short Dress takes care of that.
This floral mini dress carries the same Riviera print in one simple shape. Add sandals, maybe earrings, and leave it there. It’s the sort of dress that can work for lunch, a weekend away or an afternoon somewhere by the water without needing much styling.
Riviera, Mixed Your Way
There isn’t really one way I see this collection being worn.
You might love the skirt but pair it with a shirt you already own. The tank might end up with denim more often than the matching pants. Or perhaps the short dress is the one that makes sense because you’d rather put something on and go.
That flexibility is what made Riviera worth bringing into Martha’s Vineyard.
A floral outfit doesn’t need to be loud or overly coordinated. Sometimes soft colour, an interesting print and pieces you can actually move around in are enough.
And with spring well underway, Riviera feels right for exactly that.
Love,
Megs xx
