While lots of my favorite neutrals rocked the spring runways, the pastel trend is certainly resonating at retail. I had my doubts about whether I could pull off such a sweet feminine trend or if I would have to appreciate it from afar, and then I saw this skirt in real life:
IRREGULAR FINE PLEATED SHORT SKIRT
The woman wearing it had paired it with black footless tights, a body conscious black sweater, and amazing sandals; a great way to wear a trend when it needs a bit of anchoring in reality. She looked like she was about to spring into a ballet rehearsal in the middle of the street, but like she could easily be meeting friends for brunch as well. Don’t you love looks that serve multiple duties?
I looked for other pieces I could match with my neutral and black basics. Essentially if it reminds me of ballet dancers in rehearsal as the woman on the street did, I feel there’s no way it can look un-chic. Here are some more pastel skirts that are ready to dance…or go to work.
Chiffon Flutter Skirt
The Chalyan Bark Flared Cotton Skirt is a bit of a splurge, but a very grown-up blast of sunshine:
CHALAYAN Bark flared cotton skirt
This BB Dakota Farfield Skirt has the same feel but with a deeper floral print on it, which reminds me of a million impressionist paintings:
BB Dakota Farfield Skirt
These skirts seem to be everywhere now and their femininity can be played up or down, depending on how sweet you need to be. While I plan on applying the ballet rule to my tulle (pair with black!), how will you be rocking your spring pastels?
