17 Incredible Pastels Too Good to Save for Spring

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• Miroslava Duma colorblocks with pastels. Photo via The Street Fashion 5xPro.
• Merona peacoat at Target.com, $40.
• American Eagle sweater, $54.95.
• Zara blazer, $79.90.
• New Look double breasted coat at asos.com, $116.
• H&M suede skirt, $149.
• Paul Smith pencil skirt, $155.
• Marni wool-blend sweater, $249.
• Topshop boyfriend c
• Zara overcoat, $299.
• Acne wool sweater, $320.
• French Connection wool flared coat, $348.
• A.L.C. skirt, $396.
• Chloé sweater, $458.
• The Row sweater, $690.
• Carven blazer, $691.
• Kenzo double-breasted jacket, $900.
• Theyskens’ Theory coat, $995.

Pastel-colored clothing, long the providence of spring, is having an unconventional moment this winter. Bored, perhaps, of traditional cold-weather options like black, brown and navy, designers are selling everything from sweaters to skirts to coats in pale, Easter-ish shades of blue, green and pink.

Head-to-toe pastels are a bold look, so for an easier take on the trend try balancing the color with a neutral such as tan or gray. In the gallery, shop our pastel picks—from super-sweet to barely-there—for every style and budget.

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