They’re cute, preppy and summerish and we’re pretty sure you love them too. Folks, we’re talking about the adorkable pastel colors!
Pastel colors
The pastel colors kind of exist in every color scale, are high in lightness and low in colorfulness. The colors have for long been associated with summer, partly due to their commonness amongst flowers and also the sweet and light vibe to them. Summer clothes in particular are a popular target for the colors, everything from blouses, crochet tops and skirts are typical features. The pastel colors are also considered rather preppy and are favorable in fabrics such as lace, organza and chiffon. We all do remember the Elie Saab 2012 Pastel Couture Collection, (and any other Elie Saab collection to be honest, but we adore it).
Color combos of pastels
If there are some colors that definitely should be matched with other colors, it’s the pastels. As they all are in the same bright color scale they are perfect to go with one another as they bring out each others light and bright sides. Mint blue and mauve are two lovely color combos as well as baby pink and mauve. Mint green and blue to mention another and peach and pink to give a third. Take a look at our color chart for a better idea!
How to wear them.
Except being paired with one another, pastels are also fun to contrast with textures. With denim the colors get a bit of an edge, and denim jackets in specific are lovely. Heavy knitted sweaters make a lovely contrast and are perfect for cold summer nights. If you want to add to the sweetness, pastels in combo with pleated clothes are golden. Ruffle and bows paired with pastels will also bring out the preppy pretty style. And as mentiones, pastels in combo with light fabrics, such a lace, are enhancing the preppy and done look.
Folks, how do you wear the pastel colors?
I’m currently loving pastel colors nowadays, there are so pretty and cute and calm, also the nude colors ^^
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They’re definitely pretty and calm, probably why they’re lovely for summer! Xx
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I love pastels 🙂 Specially baby pink!
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Baby pink is such a babe! Xx
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LOVE Baby Pink! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this post dear.
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It’s such a perfect shade! Xx
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Love the colors! Beautiful.
Xx, Raysa
They’re lovely! Xx
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I love pastel colours - they are so pretty for the summer!
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend
Julia x
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Indeed, so lovely in the summer to go with lace, denim or any other summerish fabirc! Xx
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Love The colors!!!!
Chiara
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They’re so good indeed! Xx
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I definitely like pastels 🙂
They’re so good and perfect for summer, but also for makeup! Xx
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Pastels are so pretty, I love them
xo
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They have a lovely vibe to them! Xx
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Love the colors!
Love,
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They’re so good right?! Xx
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I think I have been in love with pastel colors when I was very young, especially pastel pink.
Liz
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Pastel pink is a lovely color, love to pair it with purple! Xx
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Pastel colours are so beautiful! 🙂 http://www.SHVETA.com
They certainly are! Xx
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Pastel colors are so pretty, light, and feminine!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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They’re lovely and goes so well with so much! Xx
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aw i love Pastell colours
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They’re lovely! Xx
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Pastel colored outfit is such a cute combo!
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Yes and lovely way to enhance the colors! Xx
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I love pastel colors so much, they are so cute!
Have a nice day!
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They are indeed, you can definitely go feminine and cute with them! Xx
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I love pastel colors! So perfect for summer!
Much love, Pisa
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Indeed, they’re so charming! Xx
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Mint and baby pink are my go to pastel shades. I think they suit my skin tone the most.
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They are lovely! So good for the summer too! Xx
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I LOVE pastel colors! They are so soft and feminine!
xoxo, Vanessa
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They are indeed and works so well with each other and more edgy pieces as denim and leather! Xx
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I love pastels, they’re so feminine! I saw a blogger pair floral pastel with neon yellow a few days ago and it was such an unexpected and fabulous combination!
I’ve seen that too and the result have been lovely, definitely unexpected but so fun to break the fashion rules! Xx
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Lovely colors indeed, very sweet!
Love,
M
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Sweet is the word for describing pastels, they’re just so lovely! Xx
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I love pastel colors!!!
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They’re a gem! Xx
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Pastel colours are so lovely!
xxbina
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They certainly are, and goes so well with one another! Xx
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Thank you for stopping by! Xx
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I love pastels! So pretty.
Xx
Molly
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They are indeed! Xx
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Patel colors are amazing and I love them especially for summer even though they can be worn for other occasions!
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They’re perfect for summer, so light and goes so well with summer clothes! Xx
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Love a pretty pastel palette!
-Ashley
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It’s a good one! Xx
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Pastels are so pretty and perfect for spring and summer!
They are indeed! Xx
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I just love pastels, especially for summer! So pretty!
<3 Shannon
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Summer is certainly the season for lovely pastels! Xx
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Pastel colours are my favourite to wear, when I’m not in black&white outfits!
xo
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That’s lovely, they’re so soft and looks good on everybody! Xx
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I love that pastel colored dress. So stunning!
Xo, Christianne
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It’s so dreamy! Xx
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Great tips! I love anything pastel but wearing them can feel a little kindergarten-eqsue. I love your tips on to wear them with denim to give them more edge, and that photo of that super classy dress really makes it elevated and mature!
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They have a risk of feeling a bit childish, but as you said, pairing them with edgy pieces keeps the pieces in balance! It’s a gorgeous design by Elie Saab! Xx
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I love your blog, thank you for sharing!
xoxo, Hadasah
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Thank you love! Xx
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That dress is simpy gorgeous!
xox
Lenya
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It’s so gorgeous! Xx
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Pastels add the perfect soft touch to any look so I like pairing them with an edgier piece for contrast and interest.
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It’s a lovely way to enhance the charming side of pastels! Xx
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I love pastels! The color pairing ideas that you provided are perfect, they all look so great paired together! I love pastels paired with black (leather) pieces for colder summer nights, as well as the winter; I love the contrast of feminine and edgy that they two create. Thank so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great day so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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They certainly do and that’s what’s so lovely about them! Black leather and pastels are such a chic combo and gives the 1950’s vibe (think Grease), which is a lovely edgy contrast between feminie and edgy as you state! Have a lovely weekend you! Xx
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This is all absolutely gorgeous - got to love these colours!
Layla xx
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They’re so lovely and so lovely in combination! Xx
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I love pastel colours! x
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They’re so lovely! Xx
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I love love pastels! Mauve is seriously such a great neutral xx
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It is indeed, such a lovely hue! Xx
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