Soft pastels are back as a trend for winter and since I love pastel hues, I couldn´t help but find some gorgeous inspirations on how to wear the pastel outerwear. It seems counter-intuitive to wear pastel coats on a horribly freezing temperature because … isn´t it just easier to wrap yourself in a dark colored parka when the weather is unforgiving outside?
Probably NOT! Check out these trendy pastel outerwear and separates that will help you beat the cold no matter how challenging it is.
On a really bright note, pastel coats are great in that they´ll transition nicely to spring. These three outfits seen on Jessica Alba, Elle Fanning and Jessica Wright will inspire you to create some fun layering with pastel coats.
Nude Pastel Coat on Black + White
If you´re wondering what to wear to the airport, it´s time to put on some basic black and white and then throw over a pastel long coat. But really, this look is very functional you can sport it while running errands or even for meeting up with the girls. I love how the black and white polka dot top added interest to Jessica Alba´s nude top coat.
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Coat / Top / Jeans / Shoes / Bag, Sunglasses
Pastel Blue Coat on Bright Checks
Whether you have two separates in yellow and blue/purple checks or you have a print blocked dress, a smoke-y pastel blue coat will pull everything together as seen here on Elle Fanning. Keep your accessories in white or similar pastel hues.
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Highways and Byways Light Blue Chambray Jacket
Pastel Pink Coat on Pastel Blue Dress
You may not have Jessica Wright`s hour glass shape but you surely must have the guts to wear a pastel on pastel layering. Your dress doesn´t have to be figure hugging, but as long as you work with the rule of length, long coat on knee-length dress or vice-versa, a pastel pink coat will always look great on a baby blue dress.
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Remember that while we´re used to seeing pastels paired with other pastel hues, you can always experiment teaming pastels with darker colors. Probably the only time I´d give your outfit a double take is when you´re wearing pastel everything and your shoes are in black. Some brown or nude pair of chaussures will work better.
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