Pretty in Pastels

Spring’s arrival brings with it a lightening of the wardrobe—in both fabrics and colors. The season’s most sought-after hues? Pastels. Get Fashion Fabrics Club’s guide to bringing these pretty pales into your wardrobe right now.

Blush is one of hottest shades for this spring, but it can sometimes venture towards looking too young and girly. To temper its ingénue, pair with cool gray hues like this blush knit fit-and-flare dress with gray fleece coat and suede boots.

One of the easiest ways to bring pastels into a look is by using it as a top layer. Try starting with an all black-and-white outfit and then toss on a pastel over the top like this powder blue chenille topcoat.

A cool grownup way to rock pastels is using it in suiting separates, like this light pink suiting blazer. It’s just the right thing to offset dressed-down pieces like a cotton T and distressed denim.

Want to try the pastel trend at the office? No problem, pair a sophisticated peach knit skirt with a white cotton button-up tucked in. Pair with heels and go.

For something a little unexpected, bring pastels into the borrowed-from-the-boys look. Try soft pink twill chinos with a white-and-powder-blue button up, you can pair with easy sneakers as shown here, or to dress it up and still stay true to the boyish roots, opt for a pair of leather or suede loafers.