A tropical floral is not subtle and it should not be. Bold saturated colors and overscale prints make a statement without requiring anything else. An empire waist on a tropical print dress keeps the focus on the pattern rather than body shape. The scale of tropical florals works best on shorter lengths where they do not overwhelm the proportions. These dresses work as genuine vacation wear and also as downtown summer pieces depending on how you style them. The print should be clear and vibrant rather than muddy or muted. Tropical florals in lighter fabrics mean the dress works in actual heat without becoming heavy. These are the summer dresses that make a visual impact and require zero additional pattern mixing.