How Edgy Girls Are Doing Pastels This Spring
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Looking forward to Spring fashion means we can ceremoniously peel off our heavy wools and other itchy Winter pieces. Shedding the moody hues that have been dominating our wardrobes all season is practically a reason to celebrate. What better way to showcase our enthusiasm than by injecting our closets with color?
This Spring, everyone from the ultrafeminine style setter to the downtown fashion girl is eagerly adding a little pastel to her closet. Inspired by this behavior, we looked to must-have pieces from Macy's Spring collection. Curious how to get the look? We styled four head-to-toe outfits that blend the cool-girl aesthetic with fresh, seasonal updates.
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Start with statement outerwear
This statement jacket puts a tomboy twist on the pastel trend. The athletic-style jacket is casual, but features unexpected pale peach sleeves. It can be worn over just about anything. Try boyfriend jeans and a white button-down shirt for a minimalist vibe, then add dusty rose heels to bring the color scheme together.
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Mix and match textures
This plaid trapeze dress may be the hero of this outfit, but contrasting its chiffon fabric with a crossbody camera bag punctuated with gold-tone floral metals is a brilliant way to style these pieces. Since only some of the floral petals are pastel in tone, you can make a fashion statement without going overboard.
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Try a tonal effect
This blue moto jacket is the epitome of marrying downtown vibes with on-trend colorways. It's the perfect mix of biker and fashion girl. Round out the look by selecting other blue products that won't compete with the jacket. High-rise skinnies with rips at the bottom act as a neutral because the wash is so light, and lace-up sneakers are a safe bet because they are darker and you can avoid creating an outfit that's too matchy-matchy.
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Show off your shoes
Cropped pants in salmon are stronger than a traditional pastel, so use your footwear to tone down the brightness of the pant. By opting for a pastel pair of pale pink espadrilles, you not only bring the outfit together but you draw attention away from the pant.
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