FASHION COOL-OFF WITH PASTELS
COOL MIX Opt for these pastel hues to give a soothing and neutral vibe to your summer look SUMMER SOJOURN RED-CARPET READY GREEN TEAM
Designs and prints against a pastel colour stand out and enhance the silhouette of the outfit. Here’s a perfect seaside ensemble.
Be it a jacket, dress, pair of sandals or formal shirt — pastel colours are a classic spring and summer staple for your wardrobe. “Spring and summer seasons are the ideal time to embrace delicate pastel shades,” says designer Aditi Somani. These understated tones lend a simple, sophisticated and an effortless look to the person wearing it. “The reason why these shades work best for this weather is because while being subtle in nature, pastels add a touch of airiness to the ensemble. They are easy on the eyes, appealing without being overbearing, and give a fun yet relaxed feel,” she adds.
Pastels comprise colour tones such as peach, coral, lilac, champagne, baby blue, teal, blush pink, lemon yellow, and pistachio green. Designer Pria Kataaria Puri shares that pastel colours sell big time in India, and if you want to invest in them, you can go for pastel colours such as blush pink, pista green, champagne and lemon, among others. According to Puri, when opting for outfits in this colour palette, one must keep in mind that pastel colours complement pastel tones. “A pastel colour has a particular tone. So, if you want to wear it in the summer, you need to Actor Jim Sarbh sports a canary yellow pin-tucked linen biker jacket with matching trousers and shirt, which makes for an ideal relaxed summer wardrobe. wear it with a similar tone,” she adds. However, if you want to mix and match with different pastel shades, she suggests that you go for a pale pink shirt, and if you want to colourblock, you can opt for a pair of pale lemon pants, instead of a pair of black trousers.
Elements in deeper shades can be added to pastels to create a dimension in the outfit. “Pastel colours can give a soft, soothing and a near neutral vibe to your summer closet. To keep the pastels from looking washed out, one can punctuate with bright-coloured embroidery and motifs. One can pair cerulean with a light pastel pink for a light combination, or a lime green with off-white to infuse a punch of colour into your neutral outfit,” adds Somani. Actor Sushmita Sen looks stunning in a lavender asymmetrical gown. Punctuate with brightly coloured embroidery and motifs, if you want to add some bling to your outfit. Silhouettes play an integral role when you select outfits. Opt for this versatile sleeveless green-coloured jacket with box pleats, to go with an off-white ensemble.