It’s pastel color season again, and your wardrobe is likely brimming with bright and pastel-colored pieces, perfect for celebrating the thawing snow and the arrival of sunny days.
Celebrities effortlessly showcase the pastel trend, blending elegance and playfulness in their chic, stylish ensembles (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
Pastel colors are perfect for a summer wardrobe, adding elegance and sophistication. To wear them stylishly, follow these five rules: combine pastels with neutral colors (black, gray, white), mix and match pastel shades using clean lines, create monochromatic pastel outfits with creative accessories, use cream and beige tones for versatility, and pair pastels with brighter colors for a playful, eye-catching look.
Here are more tips to help you wear your pale colors stylishly, avoiding the look of an overly enthusiastic Easter egg.
1. Add a Touch of Glamour With Metallic Accents
Metallic clothes are often associated with glamour and add a touch of formality to any outfit.
If you’re planning to wear colorful clothes, go the extra mile by incorporating a metallic piece into your ensemble. Improve the look with metallic-toned bags or shoes for a chic and polished finish.
Laura Whitmore adds metallic accents to her pastel outfit at the ELLE Style Awards in London on January 18, 2014 (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
2. Break the Monotony With Prints
Add a printed piece to your light-toned ensemble to break off the pastel monotony and ensure you don’t look too washed out. A printed shirt will look great paired with pastel jackets and skirts.
Lea Seydoux adds a printed piece to her pastel outfit at Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014 – Miu Miu in Paris on March 5, 2014 (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
3. Use Bright Accessories for Pops of Color
There’s nothing wrong with embracing colors, bright or in a feminine pastel shade. If you’re wearing a monochromatic pastel hue, add a brighter-toned accessory like Katy Perry’s bright orange bag to add more drama.
Katy Perry adds a pop of color with her bright orange bag at Narita International Airport in Chiba on March 3, 2014 (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
4. Emphasize Your Figure With a Sexy Silhouette
We understand that you don’t want to lose your sexy image with a pastel ensemble. But you can still enjoy the fun by wearing pastel pieces that emphasize your figure. Think Bella Thorne’s pencil sheer overlay skirt and cropped bustier top.
Bella Thorne shows off a sexy silhouette with her pastel outfit at the Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards in Los Angeles on February 15, 2014 (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
5. Keep It Interesting With Print on Print
Choose the same print in two different pastel colors and wear them together. Like Elle Fanning, you can go the extra mile by wearing a pretty trench or dress coat to tie the look.
Elle Fanning pairs prints for an attractive look at Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014 – Miu Miu in Paris on March 5, 2014 (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
6. Balance Pastels With Neutral Hues
Beige, cream, grey, and white will emphasize the pastel piece but will give your outfit a more polished and less juvenile vibe.
Daria Cimoroni balances her pastel skirt with neutral hues at Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 in Paris on March 4, 2014 (Credit: WENN / SIPA/ FayesVision/ The Styleograph)
Ready to embrace the pastel trend with confidence and style? Use these tips to elevate your pastel wardrobe, ensuring you look chic and polished all season long. Happy styling!