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Morgan Schimminger

Forget Spring, Summer Is Really the Prime Time to Wear Pastel Colors of All Shades

Plan on incorporating plenty of pastels into your summer wardrobe. (Credit: Courtesy of Zara)

Put quite simply, pastels are synonymous with spring. Whether it's thanks to dyeing all of those Easter eggs or the fact that all of the flowers have finally sprung, the softer shades seem to be naturally associated with the season. But that doesn't mean you can't rock them once summer arrives. Actually, it's highly recommended.

Whether you favor lighter hues of pink, blue, green, purple, yellow, orange, etc., there's an almost infinite list of hot-weather fare to add to your closet. We're talking airy dresses, sleek skirts, linen tops, pleated pants and even a multicolored swimsuit via Versace. Accessories are getting in on the action, too. Tod's classic leather loafers look even better in pale pink. Mango's light yellow slingbacks are guaranteed to jazz up any ensemble. Prada's minty Galleria tote actually goes with almost everything. Trying to save some coin? Go with Wandler's lemon bag or Courrèges' baby blue circle creation.

Feel free to wear several selections simultaneously. There's absolutely nothing wrong with doubling, tripling or even quadrupling up on pastels. Whether you favor all the same shade or want to mix things up. Fortunately, we found pieces in every price range. From under $20 to several thousand dollars.

'Tis the season to embrace pastel colors, but these picks can also be layered in fall. Then when next summer rolls around you can wear them again because pastels will always be in fashion. Scroll down to discover your new summer wardrobe that you can put into rotation from now straight through early September.

Mango

Mango 100% Linen Shirty Dress, $129.99 at Mango

The Frankie Shop

The Frankie Shop Demi Pencil Skirt in Pink, $119 at The Frankie Shop

Wandler

Wandler Oscar Leather Shoulder Bag, $643 at Farfetch

Zara

Zara Knit Bandeau Dress, $49.90 at Zara

Versace

Versace Swim One Piece, $425 at Shopbop

Mango

Mango Lurex Knitted Top in Light/Pastel Purple, $39.99 at Mango

Zara

Zara Golden Appliqué Crepe Top, $45.90 at Zara

Tod’s

Tod's Gommino Leather Loafers, $695 at Mytheresa

Dragon Diffusion

Dragon Diffusion Pompom Doublej Woven Leather Basket Bag, $299 at LuisaViaRoma

Zara

Zara Halter Top in Pastel Yellow, $19.90 at Zara

Prada

Prada Small Galleria Leather Tote Bag, $4,200 at Farfetch

Mango

Mango Sling Back Heel Shoes, $69.99 at Mango

Loulou Studio

Loulou Studio Niron Mixed Linen Top in Cream Rose, $165 at The Frankie Shop

Pixie Market

Pixie Market Jaime Pants in Pastel Melon, $45 at Pixie Market

Courrèges

Courrèges Blue Small Reedition Circle Bag, $273 at SSENSE

Mango

Mango Linen-Blend Short-Sleeve Shirt in Pastel Green, $69.99 at Mango

Zara

Zara Short Halter Dress, $45.90 at Zara

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