Floral prints run through every decade Collectif draws on, but the scale changes: small ditsy repeats in the 1940s, bold tropical blooms in the 1950s, large graphic flowers in the 1970s. All available in UK sizes 6 to 26.
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Retrova Tortoise & Chrysanthemum Swing DressRetrova Tortoise & Chrysanthemum Swing Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Framed Roses Doll Brown DressDolores Framed Roses Doll Brown Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Framed Roses Doll Black DressDolores Framed Roses Doll Black Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Forest Floral Doll DressDolores Forest Floral Doll Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Carbany Bloom Doll DressDolores Carbany Bloom Doll Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Forest Floral Swing DressCaterina Forest Floral Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Celestial Poison Garden Swing DressCaterina Celestial Poison Garden Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Framed Roses Mink Swing DressCaterina Framed Roses Mink Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Tortoise & Chrysanthemum Swing DressCaterina Tortoise & Chrysanthemum Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Framed Roses Black Swing DressCaterina Framed Roses Black Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Rosemoor Swing DressCaterina Rosemoor Swing Dress- Regular price
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Nikita Rosemoor Mini DressNikita Rosemoor Mini Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Carbany Swing DressCaterina Carbany Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Lavender Lattice Swing DressCaterina Lavender Lattice Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Daffodil Darling Swing DressCaterina Daffodil Darling Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Moonlit Tulips Swing DressCaterina Moonlit Tulips Swing Dress- Regular price
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Caterina Heart in Bloom Swing DressCaterina Heart in Bloom Swing Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Lavender Lattice Swing DressDolores Lavender Lattice Swing Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Daffodil Darling Swing DressDolores Daffodil Darling Swing Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Heart in Bloom Doll DressDolores Heart in Bloom Doll Dress- Regular price
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Dolores Rose Garden Swing DressDolores Rose Garden Swing Dress- Regular price
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Floral Prints by Decade
1940s florals are small and closely spaced, designed to be practical and to hide wear. Shop 1940s.
1950s florals are brighter and larger, including tropical and novelty prints on full skirts. Shop 1950s.
1970s florals are the largest in scale, in warm mustard, rust and olive tones. Shop 1970s.
Where Florals Work
Floral prints appear across swing dresses, tea dresses, skirts and blouses. For other prints, see polka dots and checks and plaids.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you wear a floral dress without it looking dated?
Keep everything else plain. A floral dress with solid-colour shoes, a plain cardigan and simple jewellery reads as deliberate; adding a second print competes with it.
What is a ditsy floral print?
A ditsy floral is a small-scale, densely repeated flower pattern, usually with no obvious direction. It was common in 1940s dressmaking because small prints used fabric efficiently and disguised wear.
Are these genuine vintage floral dresses?
No. Collectif designs new, vintage-inspired clothing. The prints are drawn from period designs but produced on modern fabrics in modern sizing.
What sizes do your floral dresses come in?
Our clothing is available in UK sizes 6 to 26. Check our fit and size guide before ordering.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
Yes. UK delivery is free on orders over £90, and we ship internationally. See our delivery information for details.

