Floral prints on a mustard background read differently than florals on white or navy. The mustard gives florals a warmth and an autumn sensibility even when the print itself contains spring colours. A mustard base with floral detailing works from summer through autumn and into early winter if the weight of the fabric supports it. The florals provide visual interest and personality that a solid colour cannot deliver. The success of a floral mustard dress depends on the scale of the print and the complexity of the flowers. These are the floral print mustard dresses that work because mustard as a base colour gives traditional florals an entirely different energy and seasonal flexibility.