How to Wear Pastels
...without looking like you're going to an Easter parade.
By Clarissa Cruz and Jessica Silvester
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Photo: By Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Wear Pastels With Black
Black accents keep the look from getting too garden party.
Dress, $178, and jacket, $158, Ann Taylor, anntaylor.com
Dress, $178, and jacket, $158, Ann Taylor, anntaylor.com
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Photo: By Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Wear Pastels as Accessories
Wear a neutral outfit-it makes pale accessories really pop.
Clutch, Bally, bally.com Shoes, $695, Ralph Lauren Collection, ralphlaurencollection
Clutch, Bally, bally.com Shoes, $695, Ralph Lauren Collection, ralphlaurencollection
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Photo: By Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Wear Pastels with Other Pales
Make sure all your pieces are in the same color family.
Shirt, Equipment, $326, equipmentfr.com; Jacket, James Icon, $198 jamesjeans.us; Pants, Rachel Roy, $348, rachelroy.com; Bag, Coach, $398, coach.com
Next: 3 ways to wear pajamas during the day
Shirt, Equipment, $326, equipmentfr.com; Jacket, James Icon, $198 jamesjeans.us; Pants, Rachel Roy, $348, rachelroy.com; Bag, Coach, $398, coach.com
Next: 3 ways to wear pajamas during the day
From the April 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine