Florals, Polka Dots & Prints: Why Vintage Fashion Should Be Fun

Who decided wardrobes had to be serious?

Certainly not us.

One of our favourite things about vintage-inspired fashion is its willingness to have a little fun.

Romantic roses, cheerful florals, perfect polka dots and unexpected prints can turn an ordinary outfit into something you’ll genuinely look forward to wearing.

There’s Always Room for Florals

Florals and vintage fashion are a match made in heaven.

From soft, delicate blooms to bold roses, a floral print instantly adds romance and personality to a classic silhouette.

Our recent collections are blooming with floral styles, including the Lilia Floral Swing Dress, Paige Floral Swing Dress, Elowen Floral Swing Dress and Golden Peony Swing Dress.

The hardest part might simply be choosing your favourite.

Polka Dots Have Entered the Chat

Few prints say retro quite like the polka dot.

They’re playful without being difficult to wear and instantly bring a little 1950s personality to an outfit.

Our Rosetta Polka Dot Swing Dress embraces this timeless print in a classic swing silhouette, while designs such as the Catriona Swing Dress mix polka dots with romantic roses for the best of both worlds.

When One Print Isn’t Enough

Some of our favourite dresses are the ones that make you look twice.

Take the Tilly Tea Party Swing Dress, with its deep red roses and playful English tea-party-inspired print.

It’s feminine, quirky and full of personality, exactly the sort of dress that starts conversations.

Let Your Dress Be the Statement

Wearing a bold print doesn’t have to be complicated.

Choose simple shoes, pick one colour from the print for your cardigan or accessories and let the dress do the talking.

Of course, if subtle isn’t really your thing, you can go in the opposite direction.

Add the colourful shoes.

Add the petticoat.

Add the fabulous bag.

Vintage-inspired fashion has never been afraid of a little drama.

Clothes Should Make You Smile

At Hearts & Roses London, we’re inspired by the timeless glamour of the past, but fashion should never feel stuck there.

Whether you’re a floral romantic, a polka-dot devotee or someone who can’t resist an unusual print, choose the pieces that tell a little bit of your story.

Because every dress deserves one.

And so do you.