https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:57:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1936311 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 05:48:14 +0000 Bijou 1936311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the palewave items you have purchased, the clean lines keep them looking crisp, modern and not too sweet. Laughing at your accidental lilac capsule, that happens to me too, I suddenly find that I have inadvertently gravitated to a colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1936031 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:21:12 +0000 Sal 1936031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I agree La Pedestrienne.&nbsp; Lots of pink, lilac and pale blue featuring here for menswear.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I have avoided pastels for so many years - I have a blush top and did have a sweater which wore out.&nbsp; But this year I added a beanie (wool hat) and adore it.&nbsp; I also added a $5 thrifted dusky lilac scarf and am enjoying that a lot too.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935978 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:48:06 +0000 LaPed 1935978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lovely scarf! It's true that Ted Baker has done a lot for pastels (and florals!). I think "millennial pink" often gets the spotlight, but really there's a pretty big shift toward pastels in general. For menswear in particular I suspect the appeal is in the subversion and the fact that it's unexpected. I think that's why "tomboy" items like the sneakers and the fisherman's cap work so well in soft colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935941 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:23:21 +0000 3style 1935941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m feeling like recently there are a lot of options for styling pastels and even pastel prints in a way that doesn’t skew Lily Pulitzer. I think that Ted Baker’s popularity has a lot to do with somewhat more subtle pastels. Wearing this scarf today. It’s a few years old Baker inspired print from a few years ago. I probably should have written down the brand before I removed the tag.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935940 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:21:46 +0000 3style 1935940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m feeling like recently there are a lot of options for styling pastels and even pastel prints in a way that doesn’t skew Lily Pulitzer. I think that Ted Baker’s popularity has a lot to do with somewhat more subtle pastels. Wearing this scarf today. It’s a few years old Baker inspired print from a few years ago. I probably should have written down the brand before I removed the tag.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935895 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:22:39 +0000 The Cat 1935895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely pastel items. Am sure they look harmonious with your darker items. Mirroring your natural colouring is a great strategy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935846 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:51:51 +0000 LaPed 1935846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara L, I have a funny relationship with purples in general, especially lighter ones. I always have a bunch kicking around in my closet, but go off the colour for years at a time. But I tend not to get rid of those items because I almost always come back to them (and a lot of them are gear, so the colour doesn't really matter). I'm going to write up a whole separate post on my accidental light purple capsule... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935840 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:48:48 +0000 LaPed 1935840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adriana, I have dark hair with a smattering of greys too! I do wonder if the appeal has to do with mirroring natural colouring. I always find the full-on pale look so stunning on those with white or platinum hair; on myself I find I need to anchor pale colours with something dark somewhere (although yesterday I wore an all-light outfit and felt great -- the sunlight helps!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935834 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:45:48 +0000 Sara L. 1935834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love that lilac bag.&nbsp; I've never been particularly drawn to lilac either.&nbsp; I love mint as a color but I can never figure out how to wear it.&nbsp; I've finally decided I need to avoid it in clothing items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935807 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:20:03 +0000 Adriana 1935807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is contagious. I'm palewaving too. Never had those colors, but now I have warm pale pink and a "watercolor painted" mint jeans jacket.<br /> Maybe because there is grey now in my dark hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935742 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:27:37 +0000 LaPed 1935742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the "new" pastels skew a bit more greyed than earlier incarnations. Or at least I tend to go for the murkier/earthier iterations rather than the candy-sweet ones. The items in Finds are from previous summers -- I've been building this lighter capsule up for quite a while. Brixton has a similar hat this year, but in corduroy! I think it might be part of the NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935661 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:25:06 +0000 Sal 1935661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice additions.</p> <p>I think adding a couple of key accessories that are well used is a smart way to add a new colour.</p> <p>The pastels in 2018 are much nicer than in the past - or maybe I am just seeing them a different way?&nbsp; The shoes and the hat are my favourite additions!!&nbsp; Love a hat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935659 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:55:40 +0000 Jessikams 1935659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That bag is puuuuurrrrtyyyyyy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935653 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:36:24 +0000 cindysmith 1935653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, navy &amp; sky is giving me ideas :-)</p> <p>&lt;3</p> <p>Loving your wildcards so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935636 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 01:48:31 +0000 Suz 1935636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely gorgeous and I know they must bring new light and joy to your navies and Breton stripes and olive. Love the bag, especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935585 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:46:08 +0000 Aida 1935585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab wildcards and I bet they look super with your neutrals. Pastels are quite striking paired with darks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935546 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:56:23 +0000 Cardiff girl 1935546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see how these lighter colours would work well with your darker palette and I think it’s nice to lighten up a bit for summer.l too love your lilac bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935520 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:46:19 +0000 Anonymous 1935520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These light shades look like they will work well with your darks. They will all look magical with navy or black and try with burgundy and olive too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ss-wild-cards-pastels-or-palewave#post-1935483 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:00:18 +0000 LaPed 1935483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I made two purchases this spring/summer that qualify as wild cards. The first was a pair of Adidas Campus sneakers in dusty mint green suede. I have been searching for a pair of truly comfortable fashion sneakers for a long time. We had a long, cool, dry spring this year -- perfect sneaker weather! -- so these have gotten lots of wear. I don't think of myself as an Adidas person, or particularly loyal to any sneaker brand. I haven't owned a pair of Adidas since grade school, when black-and-white Sambas were all the rage. I went a long time without really wearing sneakers casually at all, but this year I really wanted a pair to wear with dresses and skirts!&nbsp;</p> <p>I also added a lilac canvas circle bag, on deep discount on the Baggu website:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://baggu.com/products/canvas-circle-purse-s-lilac?variant=1776233709575">https://baggu.com/products/can.....6233709575</a>&nbsp;My other crossbody bag is black leather, and I've been wanting a lighter, brighter bag for a while. This one is roomy enough, a fun colour and shape, and the price was right! It's become my everyday bag for days when I don't need a large tote or backpack. Added bonus is that 4yo DS adores this bag! :D&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm having fun mixing these items with handful of other pastel or "palewave" (thanks,&nbsp;<b>cindysmith</b>, for introducing me to that term!) pieces -- see Finds. My clothes skew dark -- lots of olive, denim, black, and navy.&nbsp; I enjoy throwing in some lighter pieces for contrast. I especially like tonal looks -- olive/sage/mint or navy/sky or burgundy/blush. And of course I love these lighter colours as an unexpected pop of colour with black outfits.&nbsp; </p>