Whenever pastels are on
the fashion horizon, like now, I’m one part fascinated by their preciousness
and three parts terrified of looking like an Easter egg.
While I love light neutrals and blush tones, there’s something
so powdery, prim, and Jordan Almond-y about true pastels. I think: cupcakes and babies
and Palm Beach. I think: good God, my skin will look grey! If you have similar
concerns, here are a few ways to wear the trend without looking frou-frou or washed
out.
The Pastel Spectrum
The first step is to determine where you fall on
the pastel-flatter spectrum. If you have a fair complexion with pink
undertones, then pastels are your friend. Very deep or dark brown skin tones
also look fantastic in light colors. Those in between, with medium skin and olive
or golden undertones, have to be a little
smarter about how we wear our pastels; otherwise we risk looking ashy. A good
rule of thumb is if anything makes you look corpse-y, just say no. Conversely, wear more concealer and blush to even out
your skin tone and minimizes sallowness.
