Step into Spring: Pastels Edit

Now April has arrived, spring is in full swing – and pastels are a fail-safe trend when it comes to updating your wardrobe as we step out of winter. We scoured the high street for different takes on the season’s coolest colour palette, and here’s what we found.

Topshop

Crop Top, £10  //   MOTO Shorts, £26  //  Scrunchie, £4  //   Olivia Burton Watch, £95  //  TRANCE Trainers, £55  //  Nail Polish in ‘Flamingo Coral,’ £6

Coral and baby blue makes a cool combination in this outfit courtesy of Topshop and its various brands. Taking inspiration from the 90s, pair a pastel crop top and scrunchie with these light-up trainers from Trance – a fun throwback to the decade. Don’t forget to keep things chic with this must-have watch by Olivia Burton.

New Look

Coat, £34.99  //  Shirt, £12.99  //  Jeans, £22.99  //  Necklace, £7.99  //  Bag, £15.99 //  Shoes, £19.99

New Look had plenty to offer when it came to pastels. Here, we have teamed coral and lilac for a classy combo suitable for the office or for an everyday chic look. The classic shirt is a wardrobe staple, updated with some lilac accessories, along with a statement coat to brighten things up a little – even if the weather insists otherwise.

Dorothy Perkins

Dress, £28  //  Necklace, £15  //  Bag, £20  //  Cardigan, £16  //  Shoes, £27

If lady-like chic is more your style, try Dorothy Perkins. A simple shift dress can be brought to life with some lemon and lime pastel shades for a formal look, perfect for springtime. Pointed shoes are still on trend and why not double up on style points with this quirky matching bag – both ideal to carry over into the summer months.

Boohoo

Top, £8  //  Skirt, £8  //  Necklace, £8  //  Bag, £12  // Shoes, £25

Everyone’s favourite affordable fashion website has everything to channel the pastel trend on a budget. A stylish peplum top teamed with a bodycon skirt makes the perfect outfit for that special night out, and these versatile neutral accessories can be recycled for any occasion.

Next

Top, £20  //  Jeans, £40  //  Earrings, £10  //  Lipsy Bag, £35  //  Shoes, £35  //  Make Me Beautiful Chubby Stick, £8

For an on-trend twist on a casual look, Next have it covered. We love this mint green sweater top, adding a touch of sports luxe to the look, and these light wash turn-up jeans are a great alternative to skinnies as the seasons change. Wear on its own for a minimalist look, or pair with some stylish accessories for subtle daytime glamour.

H&M

Dress, £7.99  //  Trainers, £7.99  //  Necklace, £2.99  //  Bag, £12.99  //  Nail Polish in Mint Green, £1.99

If we’re lucky enough to get some spring sunshine this month, our last offering from H&M will tick all the boxes. This flattering lemon skater dress will suit most body types, which can either be dressed up with a pair of barely-there heels, or kept casual with some basic trainer pumps. Mix up your pastels with a slick of nail polish and voila!

Sophie Prescott