How To Wear Casual Loose Fit Pastels | Resort 2015 Trend

Casual loose pastels first made their major appearance at the spring fashion weeks last year, but if the Resort/15 collections are anything to go by, the rein of pastel is set to continue. From the dusty and rose pinks of Jill Stuart, DKNY and Bone, the minty greens at Sportmax and Tibi, the safari neutrals of Giorgio Armani and the creamy whites of Reed Krakoff, there’s a pastel macaroon hue for everyone.

Have you always thought pastel colors are not for you? Think again. Due to the sheer variety of shades, anyone can sport this trend simply by picking the most flattering colour to suit. Its appearance on the casual loose fit styles of the season like slouchy pants, long coats, boxy jumpers and the ever popular culottes also make this a trend fashionable, easy to wear and dare we say it… even comfy?

Far from the sickly sweet styles restricted for girly girls pastels, we have been given a sporty and sleek update this season, making them suitable for work, a weekend brunch and everything in between.

Pastels are a great way to add colour to an outfit for those who favour a more monochromatic palette – simply select one pastel coloured piece and pair it with neutrals. We love the casual look of a fresh mint sweater with loose fit white trousers and shirt as seen at Sportmax, and the chic and effortless combination of dusty pink high-waisted silk trousers and grey tank a la Jill Stuart.

For the fashion bold, an all-pastel ensemble is a truly striking look. The key here is layering and texture – take note from the styling of  Donna Karan, Michael Kors and Giorgio Armani. A cheeky flash of leg in cropped trousers or arm peeping from a sleeveless jacket is enough to balance the block colour out. Don’t be afraid to also experiment, with the combination of pastel and bolder patterns.

Perhaps the most exciting thing about this trend is how it manages to feminize even the most masculine inspired pieces, which is particularly handy given the sporty edge that runs through some of the loose fit shapes. Who will dare to challenge you when your tracksuit-esque outfit is in a gorgeously delicious salmon-pink coloured silk and finished off with an ever-practical pair of slides? No one! And the best part is that you don’t even have to wait for the warmer weather to wear what has been dubbed as the “it” shade of the season. Pastel-tastic, we say.

Rag & Bone, Jill Stuart, Donna Karan, Giorgio Armani

Prabal Gurung, Derek Lam, Tibi, Michael_Kors, Sportmax

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WHAT´S YOUR WAG STYLE?

Remember the 2006 World Cup? Victoria Beckham was Queen of the England WAGs, Cheryl Cole was her lady in waiting and Coleen Rooney, Alex Curran and Abbey Clancy were amongst those bringing up the rear. Famously banned from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by then-England manager Fabio Capello, the WAGs are back and heading to Brazil, much to our delight.

While VB may have abdicated the throne and Cheryl no longer holds a WAG title, there are still plenty of worldwide WAGs to hold your tabloid interest over World Cup month, so even if you’re not that interested in the goings on on the pitch then you can at least delight in these stylishly elegant WAGs.

Shakira

Pop star and reality TV judge Shakira, has always had a rock chic edge to her style. We love how Shakira’s style has evolved since she the birth of her son with Spanish centre back Gerard Pique from sexed up grunge to a more relaxed earth mother look.

Jourdan Dunn

The rumoured girlfriend of English striker Daniel Sturridge needs to introduction to the fashion world having strutted her stuff on the runway for the likes of Gaultier, Louis Vuitton and Valentino. Yet when she’s not jetting from London to Milan Jourdan is often seen donning uber relaxed sportswear and oversized jumpers that give a new meaning to the phrase “street chic”.

Irina Shayk

Victoria’s Secret Model and all round beautiful person Irina Shayk will be seen in the stand this world cup supporting her Portuguese beau the former worlds most expensive player Christiano Ronaldo. When she’s not cheering on Ronaldo, Shayk is often seen showing off her killer figure classic tailoring with a modern twist. A lover of clean and sleek lines Irina’s style is comparable to our favourite WAG Victoria Beckham.

Sara Carbonero

You may not of heard of her but he on the look out for this Spanish beauty when she’s reporting on the World Cup this year. The sports reporter and girlfriend of Spanish goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillias is somewhat of style icon renowned for her feminine take on off duty dressing.