How to wear the pink spring color trend

With Valentino’s autumn/winter fuchsia fantasy exploding onto the runways last year, the pink trend went into overdrive when the first photos emerged from the set of Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie movie.

Sparking a frenzy on social media (not to mention red carpets around the world), fashionistas went wild for the rosy color.

Now, pink-hued spring collections are landing on the high street – and with the Barbie movie set for release in July, you can bet we’ll be seeing another wave of pink mania this summer.

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“As we transition from Covid and seek to escape the challenges of our current world, fashion trends have taken an interesting turn into style,” said Cliff Bashforth, executive director of Color Me Beautiful.

Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, believes the trend may have come over the past decade as traditional color associations began to die.

“This movement coincided with the rise of gender blurring, when we began to remove all color rules and break down boundaries,” she says.

“As a symbol of the blurring of the boundaries between the sexes, pink has evolved into a lifestyle that can be seen in home interiors and restaurant design.”

Wondering how to incorporate pink into your wardrobe as we head into Spring/Summer?

“There are so many different ways to wear pink for spring, whether it’s light or bright,” says Pressman.

“We are in a time of self-expression and understanding. There is no right way to wear any color – the more experiment and adventure the better.

That doesn’t mean you have to act like a red carpet starlet and don a flowing fuchsia gown.

“You really don’t need to wear pink head to toe,” says Bashforth.

“In the form of an accessory, such as a bag, a flash can elevate an old outfit. Alternatively, you can ditch the plain white t-shirt and invest in a shade of pink that flatters you.”

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Fashion ‘rules’ are meant to be broken, but if you’re not sure what suits you, your choices will depend on whether your skin tone is warm (meaning you’re easily tanned and gold jewelry suits you) or cool (meaning you’re inclined). to burn and harmonize silver).

“As a guide, cool skin tones look amazing with cerise or hot pink, of course, most shades from dusty pink to bright fuchsia,” Bashforth advises.

Although warm skin tones always look best with coral or salmon pink hues.

What to wear with it, you can try to create “new harmony and color expressions” by mixing different shades from the pink spectrum, Pressman suggests.

“So bright strawberry combined with pink and fuchsia-shaded mauve tones.”

Cool blues and greens also go well together – that’s why denim is the ideal partner for pink.

“Then you can add in tones of blue, including sapphire blue, royal blue and a more nautical blue tone,” Pressman continues.

“Paneling this with aqua green creates a color palette that’s not only bright and fresh, but full of joy and positivity.”

Bashforth has a clever color-blocking trick for wearing a bolder shade if you’re not sure: Apply a punchier shade on the bottom half.

“The hot pink can be pants or a full skirt, and it’s paired with a soft pink top,” he says.

Shop the trendy shade with these amazing buys for spring…

River Island Pink Poplin Embellished Oversized Shirt, £49; Pink Low Rise Parachute Pants, £45

Oliver Bonas Textured Puff Sleeve Lace Back Pink Maxi Dress, £85; Pink and Mint Color Block Club Master Sunglasses, £24

Libby London Sullivan Top, £78; Compton dress, £145

New Look Coral Satin Pleated Mini Wrap Dress, £29.99

Kaleidoscope Bright Pink Smart Linen Blazer, £75; Bright pink smart linen trousers, £45, Freemans

Nadine Merabi Faye Hot Pink Mini Dress, £150

Ted Baker Lunia Lilac Ruched Sleeve Embroidered Bodycon Midi Dress, £175; Emie Jewel Detail Cross Body Bag, £110

Sainsbury’s Rose Cross Body Satchel Bag, £15

Mirla Bean pink trench coat, £175 (was £350)

Monsoon Twist Knot Platform Heeled Sandals Pink, £65