14+ Pastel pieces to sweeten up your summer style

30 January 2025
By Fashion Quarterly

Pink, periwinkle, and peach — sprinkle your wardrobe with pops of sugary sweet hues this season.

Photography: Sarah Burton Fielding. Styling: Gregory Russill.
Photography: Sarah Burton Fielding. Styling: Gregory Russill for Fashion Quarterly Spring 2024.

This season, sorbet shades are making their mark, offering a fresh, playful alternative to the bold brights of seasons past. From buttery yellows and soft pinks to crisp baby blues, these hues promise to elevate your summer style with a touch of whimsy and sophistication. Whether you opt for fluid silhouettes in ethereal shades or something with a little more edge, there is a sartorial moment for everyone this summer. Ready to indulge? Read on for our editor-approved guide.

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SIR. ‘Strobe’ halter dress, $587.
SIR. ‘Strobe’ halter dress, $587.
Alemais ‘Elixir’ shirt, $379.
Alemais ‘Elixir’ shirt, $379.
Deadly Ponies bag, $599.
Deadly Ponies bag, $599.
Aje ‘Valentine’ frill maxi dress, $570.
Aje ‘Valentine’ frill maxi dress, $570.
Mi Piaci ‘Jordyn’ slingback heel, $260.
Mi Piaci ‘Jordyn’ slingback heel, $260.
Paris Georgia Remmy dress, $660.
Paris Georgia Remmy dress, $660.
Aje ‘Splendour’ flower shell top, $570
Aje ‘Splendour’ flower shell top, $570
Gucci oversized rectangular sunglasses, $1045.
Gucci oversized rectangular sunglasses, $1045.
Camilla and Marc ‘Halston’ mini skirt, $360.
Camilla and Marc ‘Halston’ mini skirt, $360.
New Era ‘Daisy’ New York Yankees cap, $59.
New Era ‘Daisy’ New York Yankees cap, $59.
Karen Walker ‘Flame’ gold and blue topaz cocktail ring, $3899.
Karen Walker ‘Flame’ gold and blue topaz cocktail ring, $3899.
Rebe shirt, $325.
Rebe shirt, $325.
Rebe drawstring shorts, $250.
Rebe drawstring shorts, $250.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly‘s Summer 2024 issue.

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