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Byline: Michael Carl
Don't talk to me about itchy fall tweeds and eight-ply cashmere. It's August, and I want summer to go on forever. Turns out, I'm not alone. Designers are using the cheerful floral patterns once limited to sundresses for sophisticated fall looks. These flowers aren't prim, tidy buds; they blend, swirl, and merge like watercolors. Giambattista Valli's voluminous ball gown has everything coming up roses with its deep red folds and vibrant damask blooms. Michael Kors's hourglass dress has a bold print, plunging neckline, and cinched waist that could rally even a shrinking violet. And Pringle of Scotland's silk taffeta blouse and matching skirt are perfectly ...