We often assume lighter, pastel shades are to be kept firmly in the realms of spring/summer territory only, but what if we were to tell you winter pastels are a thing?

You may instantly think of linen fabrics, floaty dresses and summery sandals, but think again. We’re talking cosy knitwear, puffer coats, tailoring and layers all in sorbet hues or strawberry, pistachio, lemon and mint.

There’s a whole host of ways you can incorporate pastels into your wardrobe to instantly lift any outfit, and we’ll let some of the stylish street stylers show you how. Here, we show you five fail-safe ways to wear pastels for winter.

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