It’s not surprising to see pastels on the spring runways. The soft shades return each year in updated iterations, and often a noteworthy shade that falls within the pastel color family. This season, of course, powder pink has taken that title—not only the most dominant pastel color from the spring/summer 2025 runways, but also the biggest color trend from the season overall. Because of that, we expect to see powder pink take over in 2025 and we are already seeing it appear in a significant portion of the new arrivals entering the market.
Powder pink isn’t the only pastel that we’re predicting to see on the fashion set in the coming months, however. As we see the pendulum swing away from quiet luxury and minimalism that took hold of fashion in recent years, we expect to see more color overall, including shades such as mint green, tangerine, robin egg blue, and butter yellow. If you’re interested to see how to wear pastel colors in fresh ways for 2025, see inspiration from the runways ahead.
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Perhaps no brand is styling things better than Auralee. Tap into this look by tying a yellow cable-knit sweater around your waist.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable Knit Wool Cashmere Sweater
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The S/S 25 Chloé show had a procession of breezy pastel looks, including this outfit that is making a case for the resurrection of soft salmon denim.
7 For All Mankind
Tess High-Rise Straight Jeans
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When test-driving a new color, shoes are always a great place to start.
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Opt for a trench coat in a muted pastel shade for an impactful look as spotted on the Stella McCartney runway.
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At Rabanne, a mint-green top is taken to the next level when styled underneath a layer of embroidered tulle.
Rabanne
Patterned Cotton Top
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At Giorgio Armani’s S/S 25 show, the designer showcased an array of gorgeous sunset shades.
Posse
Rio Tailored Linen Vest
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This beautiful Dries Van Noten floral jacquard blazer blends a rainbow of pastel shades together into one piece.
Dries Van Noten
Floral Linen-Blend Jacquard Blazer
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I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this beautiful powder-pink dress at Brandon Maxwell since the moment it hit the runway.
Brandon Maxwell
The Larissa Backless Midi Dress
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Another impactful look from the Chloé S/S 25 collection that utilizes the mint-green shade that is on the rise.
AURALEE
Foil Printed Silk Skirt
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Powder pink was one of the standout colors from the S/S 25 shows. Here it is in the Chanel collection.
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Wear a pastel shade head-to-toe to make a statement.
KHAITE
Selly Off-The-Shoulder Silk-Gazar Top
Shop more pastel pieces:
Reformation
Hildie Silk Dress
CARVEN
Oversized Satin-Twill Hooded Jacket
MANGO
Oversize Cotton Sweatshirt
ZARA
Lyocell Blend Sweater
DELPOZO
Architectural Silk-Satin Maxi Skirt
Reformation
Julie Knit Top
BERNADETTE
Winnie One-Shoulder Sequin-Embellished Taffeta Mini Dress
