How to Wear Pastel Colours, Even If You Think They’d Never Suit You
If the street style pictures from New York and London Fashion Weeks have taught us one thing, it's that pastels are the standout trend of 2018. On the catwalk, they were worn in weird combinations, such as at Céline, where lemon, lilac, purple and beige were mixed together. If the sheer volume of lilac and yellow in Zara and more right now scares you, then fear not because it is possible to take a subtle approach to this trend. Keep scrolling to see how to wear pastels the 2018 way, even if you think they wouldn't suit you.
Add a Pastel Handbag
If you're intimidated by head-to-toe pastels or think that lilacs and lemons wash out your complexion, then opt for a pastel coloured handbag instead.
Keep It Tonal
One of the coolest ways to wear pastels is to stick to one colour from head to toe, even down to the shoes.
Tone Down With White
Black can be a little too severe when paired with these sugary colours, but white is softer, so it's perfect for accessories.
Embrace the Clash
For those unafraid of bolder styling choices, then make like the street style crowd and mix a number of pastel colours together.
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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.