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The Top 5 Favorite Pastel Color Trends for Spring 2025
May
Spring always evokes a sense of excitement for a new, better, and more favorable start. Naturally, the changing weather also brings about changes to our daily wardrobe. Just like flowers blooming in spring, the return of pastel shades at this time of year is considered a constant in the flow of fashion.
Although pastel colors are not entirely new trends, their widespread presence in Spring/Summer 2025 fashion collections makes them worth bringing back into the spotlight. From the extremely soft, chestnut-toned greens at Chloé to the more sophisticated butter yellow pairings at CHANEL, there are many fresh reinterpretations of this classic color trend. The top five pastel shades leading the Spring/Summer 2025 trend below are sure to captivate you.
Spring collections often seem like the perfect time for designers to dream of sunnier days and sweeter treats — exemplified by the presence of pastel shades of pistachio green. Romanticism appears to be a key element in reimagining this eye-catching color, as showcased in Chemena Kamali’s second collection for Chloé. The bulky silhouette of a funnel-neck coat is softened through the use of very pale, glossy pistachio leather — reminiscent of a melting gelato cone on a warm day. Similarly, sharp tailoring is blended with romance in a strapless, layered pistachio chiffon dress that drapes over the body during The Garment’s spring show. Even in Fendi’s spring collection, these soft green accents appear subtly in small details on accessories like handbags.
The evolution of fashion inspired by ballet over recent years has made pastel pink seem more “vintage” compared to other color trends. Its youthful resurgence may be attributed to a more playful approach in this year’s spring collections. A prime example is Alaïa’s bold pink dress with a very unique silhouette. Similarly, at Khaite, layers of light pink organza fabric are piled to create a floating dress that resembles cotton candy. Besides these clear examples of designers indulging their imaginations, other collections adopt a more accessible approach by presenting pink in classic styles. Spring shows serve as a reminder that, as we grow up, certain colors can always evoke the innocent, excited spirit of childhood.
Throughout the spring runway shows, another delicious pastel color was highlighted: butter yellow. Variations of light yellow have been a trend in recent fashion seasons, and the Spring/Summer 2025 collections reinforce this shade as a must-have in everyday wardrobe rotation. One of the most compelling examples of butter yellow was seen in CHANEL’s spring collection: a model gracefully glided in a pale yellow coat paired with a matching pleated skirt, flowing smoothly down the body like butter sliding on a hot pan. The gentle allure of this yellow shade is not limited to French haute couture, as Scandinavian minimalism brand Totême also embraced the trend with a sleek knitted dress featuring a charming butter-colored scarf. Whether incorporated into minimalistic or maximalist outfits, spring collections demonstrate that butter yellow can effortlessly suit the tastes of all fashion enthusiasts.
Similar to pink, light lavender (lavender flower) has long been a familiar shade for spring, to the point that it can seem somewhat “hollow” when called a new trend. However, designers appear to love the “hollowness” of lavender because, in reality, it remains an undeniable emblem of spring’s fresh, gentle, and sophisticated spirit. This color is seen in Proenza Schouler’s strapless fringe dress, a oversized trench coat by Issey Miyake, and even in Versace’s alluring lace slit dress. Certainly, lavender (and lilac) can sometimes feel “hollow” when compared to other more attention-grabbing shades, but this very quality makes them an attractive choice for spring.
At Østerbro Stadium, the Baum Und Pferdgarten brand exaggerated the “tug-of-war” between sports-inspired and everyday fashion: a short ice blue dress with ruffled details, paired with sneakers and a crystal-embellished football. But this is not the only spring collection using pastel blue to bridge different worlds: Acne Studios’ show shares a similar aim — inspired by “distorted reflections in water,” the collection recreates familiar spaces through fashion, most notably in the form of pastel blue jersey fabric draping over the body like a pair of curtains. Clearly, compared to many other pastel shades, baby blue and ice blue (or a blend of both) are more versatile for everyday wear due to their neutral and easy-to-match qualities.
