How to wear pastels without looking washed out?

Pastel colors return every spring — and spring 2026 is no exception. Soft pink, baby blue, lavender, and mint green dominate the collections. But let's be honest: not everyone feels equally confident in pastels. "Won't they make me look too pale?" is a question we hear often.

The good news? With the right combinations, everyone looks fantastic in pastels. We'll show you how.

1. Combine pastels with a strong neutral base

The biggest mistake with pastels is wearing too many soft colors at once. The result: a look without contrast that can wash out your face.

The solution: Combine one pastel piece with a strong neutral — think white, black, camel, or beige. This way, your pastel piece remains the star, without you disappearing into the color.

✨ Try: The Fitted Blazer Elegant Spring/Summer in a pastel color over sleek black trousers. Instant chic.

2. Choose the right pastel color for your skin tone

Not every pastel color works for every skin tone — and that's perfectly okay. Here's a quick guide:

• Light skin tone: Opt for warmer pastels like peach, lavender, or soft yellow. Avoid icy pink or mint green — these can make your skin look sallow.
• Medium skin tone: You can wear almost any pastel! Baby blue and soft pink look especially good on you.
• Dark skin tone: Go for richer pastels like lilac, coral, or warm mint. These truly come alive against a darker skin.

✨ Try: The Sleeveless Knitted Top in Baby Blue — available in light purple, khaki, and baby blue, so you can always find the color that suits you.

3. Add texture for depth

A pastel outfit can look flat if all pieces have the same fabric. Texture is your best friend — it adds visual depth without needing extra color.

Think of:

• Velvet next to cotton
• Knit next to woven fabric
• Glossy next to matte

✨ Try: The Velvet Kiss Pants in pink combine beautifully with a white cotton blouse. The velvet gives the look luxury and depth.

4. Use accessories as an anchor

Accessories in gold, silver, or cognac give a pastel outfit a mature, polished look. They prevent the look from becoming too sweet or too girlish.

A gold necklace, a cognac belt, or a nude bag — small details with a big impact.

5. Dare to mix — but do it smartly

Pastel-on-pastel can work, but only if you choose the right combinations. The trick: choose colors that are next to each other on the color wheel (analogous colors).

Good combinations:

• Soft pink + lavender
• Baby blue + mint green
• Peach + soft yellow

Avoid: Pastel colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel — they clash and make the look restless.

✨ Try: Combine the Women's Cropped Blazer in Beige with soft pink trousers for a sophisticated pastel-on-pastel look.

Ready to embrace pastels?

Pastels are more versatile than you think — and with the right combinations, everyone looks radiant, regardless of skin tone or body shape. The key: contrast, texture, and the right color for your shade.

Check out our full spring collection and discover which pastel pieces will complete your wardrobe. And also read our guide on the ultimate spring capsule wardrobe 2026 for more inspiration.