Pastels in Winter? 6 Things You Must Have If You Miss Spring

Delicate, romantic shades are often associated with increasingly warm weather and spring aura. However, top designers are proving to us this season that pastel colours can perfectly complement winter outfits. Which garments and accessories in light colours should you not miss in your wardrobe this winter?

Powder Coats

A stylish and incredibly feminine winter coat doesn't necessarily have to be dark to look elegant. Light, pastel shades will look magical, especially against a snowy landscape. Soft colours combined with a sophisticated cut will transform any outfit into a classy ensemble.

"Powder and candy colours can be admired in the collections of Marc Jacobs or Bottega Veneta. The same designers also prove that colours such as lemon, heather and sky blue work well in the case of short, faux fur coats," says Karolina Pietrasik-Książek, an expert from the online store Vitkac.com.

Winter Jacket

A more sporty alternative to the elegant coat will be a down jacket, of course in a feminine, pastel shade. Quilted, shiny models from Khrisjoy, Kenzo and Fendi or warm ones with a hood from AllSaints, Jacquemus or Moncler are perfect for frosty days or winter sports activities. Thanks to the powder colours, they will gain a lot of charm and delicacy.

Warming Clothes

In winter, you can't do without a thick, pleasant to touch sweater. It is best to opt for natural materials, such as cashmere or wool. Although they themselves look cheerful and cozy, they will gain even more charm thanks to pastel colours.

A classic light-coloured winter turtleneck can be found, for example, at Alexander McQueen. Knitted sweaters in sunny hues or light blue and striped are proposed by Moncler. Practical cardigans are offered by Versace and Bottega Veneta. Meanwhile, Ganni presents a salmon vest without sleeves, which is back in fashion this season.

A pastel hoodie is also a great way to warm up. Sporty models can be found at Balenciaga, Loewe or Rag & Bone. More feminine versions, for example, enhanced with a floral motif or a decorative ribbon, are proposed by Chloe, Stella McCartney or Ulla Johnson.

40s Dresses

This winter, designers are reaching for retro inspirations from the 40s. Incredibly feminine cuts are further emphasized by delicate colours. Romantic dresses with puffy sleeves from Zimmerman or Ganni look even more airy in peach or lilac shades. Fitted models from Dolce & Gabbana feature light flowers or dots and impressive pleats. On the other hand, sky-blue dresses above the knee from Marc Jacobs bring back memories of spring thanks to thin straps.

The perfect addition to pastel retro dresses for winter will be long, elegant gloves. They can perfectly match the colour scheme of the entire outfit or provide a darker contrast.

Geometric Handbags

Light colours look great on stylish, geometric handbags, which are a sensation this season. Box bags, half moons, circles and cubic boxes will be an excellent complement to any outfit. In their designs, Coach reaches for a delicate shade of pink and light gold. Fendi promotes a sky-blue combined with jewellery accessories. Lanvin bets on a classic in the form of beige broken with yellow. Meanwhile, stylish braided handbags in pastel colours can be found in the Bottega Veneta collection.

Caps, Scarves and Shawls

Pastel colours can easily be introduced into winter outfits even if we prefer to wear more intense shades on a daily basis. To a red or black coat, we can always choose light accessories. A warm Off White cap in a powder pink colour, a sky-blue knitted scarf from Ganni or light gloves from Burberry will introduce a refreshing contrast to dark and gloomy outfits.