For years I avoided wearing colorful ethnic prints.
I thought they were noisy, flashy and most of all, not suitable for the business environment in which I work.
Over the years I've learned that if you combine a colorful print with a serious, solid colorful piece, not only will you get a serious and business look & feel, but also a cheerful look, with a personal statement.
Of course, this doesn’t work with any print or any item, you must stick to high quality fabrics, solid patterns and most importantly – keep the "joy and happiness" in one area.