Mint, petal pink, powder blue, and lemon sorbet: Neiman Marcus is serving the softest, most wearable soft pastels to create a colorful spring wardrobe palette. Here are the top seven pieces I found.
Spring dressing is the perfect opportunity to add color back into your wardrobe after wearing black and grey since October. Now is the time to put away the dark wool and heavy layers and reach for colors that exude femininity and softness.
Pastels are among the most flattering color families to wear. Unlike stark brights, harsh whites, or blinding neon colors, soft pastels have an inherent warmth and diffusion that reflects light back into your face in the most forgiving and luminous way. Also, they can work across skin tones, photograph beautifully, and make the simplest silhouette look intentional.
I was looking through Neiman Marcus’s Spring collections from various designers, and I noticed that soft pastels are still going strong.
Here are the top seven soft pastel pieces worth adding to your spring color palette.
Rails has become one of those brands that understands exactly what a woman means when she says, “I want to look effortless.” The Anya Satin Midi Skirt in mint linne is a masterclass of that style philosophy. The satin finish catches light without screaming for it, and the midi length hits that ideal sweet spot.
It’s a skirt that is dressy enough for a dinner reservation, yet relaxed enough for a Saturday afternoon shopping with slide sandals, and a white t-shirt.
At $198, it’s the kind of piece that quietly becomes the one you keep reaching for, that you style in many different ways, and that does the work for you.
The puff sleeve is not going anywhere, and when Rag & Bone touches on a trend, they do so with architectural elegance. The Carmella Blouse in mint is feminine without being precious; the sleeves have structure and presence, but the overall effect is clean and polished.
This is the blouse you wear to a lunch meeting when you want people to focus on what you’re saying while also quietly noticing what you’re wearing. Tuck it into wide-leg pants or let it float over tailored linen shorts. Or a white cotton midi skirt. At $348, it feels like a fair trade for the endless ways you can style this blouse.
If any brand was made for soft pastel spring dressing, it’s LoveShackFancy. The Mitnessa Asymmetrical Ruffle Maxi Skirt in soft lilac is the kind of piece that makes you feel like you’re living inside your most stylish daydream. After this bitter, cold winter, you deserve it.
The asymmetrical hemline keeps the ruffles from feeling costumey, giving the skirt an editorial, edgy look that elevates it well beyond garden-party territory.
At $475, this is an investment that brings joy. You can style it with a white fitted camisole and a white t-shirt, and wear it with heels, flip-flops, and, yes, even white sneakers for a whimsical, casual vibe.
Veronica Beard has built an aesthetic around looking expensive without trying too hard, and the Toby V-neck Satin Top in petal is a perfect example of that. The color is a blush pink that is so gentle and warm that it photographs beautifully and flatters most skin tones.
The V-neck keeps it from looking too sweet, and the satin weight drapes the decolletage. Wear this with a pair of white tailored pants for an unintentional-chic look. You can also wear it tucked into a black midi skirt for drinks and under a blazer to the office. At the price point of $298, it’s a workhorse luxe top your spring wardrobe is waiting for.
Tanya Taylor is a brand that genuinely thinks of the woman wearing the clothes, and the Cody dress is proof. The twist waist detail is giving this dress shape and visual interest without adding any hardware, structure, or fuss.
In powder blue, the dress has a softness that still reads polished and put-together. It’s the dress you grab when you need to look effortless and elegant. At $275, it’s one of the strongest values on this list.
You can effortlessly transition this dress from a work event to a rooftop dinner, or to a wedding, by simply swapping your shoes and jewelry.
SIMKAI consistently delivers pieces that feel like they belong in both an art gallery and a wardrobe, and the Chamberlain Striped Cotton Midi Dress is no exception. Periwinkle is having a major moment in spring fashion and will certainly be huge this Summer. This dress sits at that perfect intersection of blue and lavender, taking it to a dreamy, effortlessly sophisticated level.
The stripe adds dimension, the cotton gives it wearability, and the midi-length makes it occasion-ready, which goes beyond casual. At $545, this dress works now for spring and well into summer for all events on your calendar, including birthday parties and get-togethers. It’s a statement dress that doesn’t need to be loud to be seen.
Acler is the brand that’s been on fashion insiders’ radar for the past decade, with precise tailoring, impeccable fabrics, and a silhouette language that always feels current. The Newcatton Fitted Minidress in lemon sorbet is a standout from the moment you see it.
The color is not a plain yellow; it’s a shade of yellow that looks like a delicious lemon sorbet.
The fitted cut and the sweetheart neckline make the dress flirty, yet exude elegance and sophistication. This is the dress you want to pack for your European getaway and will reach for throughout spring and summer. Pair it with heels, thong sandals, and a white cotton shirt tied over it for an easy, chic look.
At $499, Acler rewards the investment every single time you wear it. This is the dress you wear when you want to feel extraordinary.
Let the palette speak for you.
Spring dressing at its best isn’t about following rules. It’s about finding the color, the silhouette, the fabric that makes you feel the best version of yourself when you walk out the door. These seven Neiman Marcus picks do exactly that. From the whispers of mint satin, the softness of pink, to the quiet drama of periwinkle stripes, each piece is a soft intention while elevating your spring color palette.
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