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"We still have weeks and weeks of April showers before we see any May flowers (not to mention January snow storms, February winds, and the March thaw), so your wardrobe may be the only place to see a few beautiful blooms for the time being. But there&amp;#x27;s a right way and a wrong way to introduce spring into your winter wardrobe, and we&amp;#x27;ve got the inside scoop on just how to do it... DO: Choose your fabric and cut wisely. Cotton, linen, and chiffon floral patterns are fine for hot and humid June, but they just won&amp;#x27;t cut it in the middle of a chilly winter (remember my rule for never, ever wearing anything that makes you physically uncomfortable? Being cold counts!). Take a cue from Scarlett Johansson and opt for something in a rich satin, plush cashmere, or even an of-the-moment velvet burnout. Long sleeves and a less-than-risque hemline help balance the effect of the breezy florals and remind people which season you&amp;#x27;re in. Sign up for Glamour.com&amp;amp;#8217;s Style Tips of the Week and Beauty Tip of the Day newsletters! DON&amp;#x27;T: Send mixed signals. If it&amp;#x27;s chilly enough to be wearing a scarf, a jacket, and closed-toe shoes, it&amp;#x27;s probably not the right time to be rocking a white floral print with bare legs. This outfit suffers from a total identity crisis--either ditch the top half in favor of a tank top and swap out the pumps for flat sandals, or choose a more substantial floral print (a black background like Scarlett&amp;#x27;s, above, has more heft) and some cold-weather accessories. DO: Cover up! Layers are a smart way to keep warm and a visual cue that you&amp;#x27;re aware of what season it is. Kelly Osbourne&amp;#x27;s opaque black tights and fitted jacket make her green dress January-appropriate, while putting a black turtleneck underneath a more spring-like dress can have a similar effect. Adding different textures into the mix--chunky wool cardigans, corduroy blazers, lace tights--can also go a long way in winterizing your rose or daffodil prints. Shop a few of our favorite winter floral pieces (and mix and match &amp;#x27;em with your favorite cozy January pieces!) at every price point now: What&amp;#x27;s your favorite tip for wearing florals in winter? Do you find you can get more mileage from your spring wardrobe by layering up? Discuss! PLUS! See how a real girl (and STF Best Dressed Reader) wears florals in winter... More Ways to Get Glamour You could win $50,000 just for registering or logging in to Glamour.com! Add Glamour to your iGoogle homepage Follow Slaves to Fashion on Twitter! Photos: Jim Spellman/WireImage; Mark Leibowitz; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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