Move aside, neutrals. If you’re looking to channel spring energy in your wardrobe, there is no better way, in our opinion, than by adding a healthy dose of colour.
Kind of like willing the sun to come out by dressing like actual rays of sunshine, a shift from the darker hues of winter to lighter, brighter shades truly does wonders for our mood. Plus, it can’t hurt to mix things up from time to time.
So we say forget your browns, greys and cobalt blues; this season, it’s all about pastels. We’re talking milky pistachio, baby pink, delicate lilac and soft yellow (or lemon yellow, if we’re being really specific).
Taking cues from runways, Primark’s latest The Scene collection is packed with a selection of pastel creations ready to bring that spring energy to your outfits. Here are four ways to style them.
Start with a pastel tee
There’s a reason why we keep oversized shirts and graphic tees on rotation: they look good with pretty much everything. Barrel-leg jeans and trainers; a long satin skirt with kitten heels… the outfit formulas are endless. As the weather warms up, a cool tee can be the hero of your ensemble – but make it interesting. Switch things up by swapping your classic white for one in a shade of lilac or light blue and you’ll have a very spring-coded foundation.
Graphic T-shirt
V-Neck Cropped T-shirt
Pastel co-ord = instant outfit
We’re gonna say it right now, we live for a monochrome matching set. The ultimate one-and-done dressing, it’s the easiest way to look instantly put together, from holiday outfits to office looks. But if you think monochrome has to mean black and white, Primark’s pastel co-ords prove otherwise. Its soft yellow top and maxi skirt set with matching frills and broderie details will have you feeling like your own ray of sunshine. Ditto the minimalist sky blue set designed in gentle jersey for equal softness and style appeal.
Broderie-detail top
Ruffle-detail maxi skirt
New pastel on the block
Tonal dressing not your thing? You can dip your toe in by throwing on pastel pieces with your existing uniform of basics for a cool colour-block finish. Paler shades of green, blue, pink and lilac look great against a white or mid-wash denim – shrug on a vintage jacket over a pop of pastel for impact without over the top.
Halterneck top
Relaxed shorts
Amp it up with pastel accessories
We get it, not everyone is ready to ditch their neutrals just yet. And that’s okay, style should always feel personal. If you just want to dabble, accessories are the easiest way in: bags, hats, scarves and even sunglasses can be your power players. An all-denim ensemble topped with a candyfloss pink bucket hat? Elevated. A white sundress partnered with a sunshine-yellow shoulder bag? Beach ready. Even a simple top and striped trousers combo can be refreshed with the addition of a chic scarf.
Embroidered bucket hat
Crochet hat
Ready for your pastel era? Shop the full collection at primark.com
