5 Pretty Colours Only True Fashion People Will Wear This Summer

In my mind, pastels have always been some of the trickiest colours to work with. I think I’ve just always feared I’ll end up looking more easter basket than high fashion. But after seeing just how strongly these soft hues dominated the spring/summer 2025 runway shows and, frankly, after boring myself to despair with my rotation of greys and blacks, I’m convinced that this is the season where pastels will win me over.

As it turns out, pastel hues are a great way for someone who typically veers away from colours to break out of their neutrals bubble. Thanks to their soft tone and earthy roots, these gentle colours are incredibly versatile, blending beautifully with whites, creams and beiges, but standing out in a great way when styled with darker tones. It’s no surprise then that designers from Chloé to Stella McCartney, Erdem to Khaite and seemingly every designer in between put their best pastel foot forward in S/S 2025.