How to style candied pastels—the colours we are loving this season

It’s time to move past florals for spring. Whether it’s an obsessive scroll through Instagram or a look at the Spring Summer 2025 runway, there’s no disputing that candied tones like pistachio green, butter yellow, powder pink, and icy blue are one of the hottest colours this season. The confectionary-inspired palette was apparent in the S/S ’25 collections of Chloe, Chanel, Miu Miu, Prada, and Valentino. As we shift away from minimalism, 2025 is the year where exaggerated and ultra-feminine styles meet ethereal eye-catching colours reinforcing the need for dopamine dressing.

When curating and styling your upcoming spring summer wardrobe for your next trip to St. Tropez or for golden hour cocktails evening with your girls, pick out these candied pastels in on-trend silhouettes like bubble hemmed skirts, ruffled tops, and asymmetric dresses. While accessorising, throw in statement one metal pieces into the mix—gold or silver, or chunky pearl bijoux that have a raw and uneven look to them are equally trendy. Though candied pastels will retain their stronghold all throughout spring and summer, you can incorporate these hues in your autumn and winter wardrobe by pairing them with neutral shades like grey, beige and cherry red for a contrast.

Below, are some of our favourite styles in candied pastels:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pistachio Green

Simkhai silk-blend V-neck pleated top, ₹66,887 approx.

 

 

Zimmermann Crush Flutter Maxi Skirt, ₹1,67,860

 

BOTTEGA VENETA Small Brick Cassette Shoulder Bag, ₹1,99,000

Butter Yellow

Ombre Crewel Embroidered Luxe Voile Dress Lime, ₹26,900

 Alaïa Le Coeur leather shoulder bag, ₹1,10,990 approx.

Onitsuka Tiger Delegation Ex Lace-Up Sneakers, ₹15,500

Arvino Chain Embrace Huggies in 92.5 Sterling Silver, ₹3,500

Powder Pink

MAJE T-Shirt with Jewellery Neck, ₹14,500 approx.

Miu Miu Satin Ballerinas, ₹82,638 approx.

VERSACE La Medusa Satin Sling Bag, ₹1,30,000 approx.

Icy Blue

Acne Studios Asymmetric dress Runway, ₹98,977 approx.

THE ATTICO Devon 115 mm Mules, ₹16,500

Prada Metal hair pins, ₹46,006 approx.

 

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