How to Wear Pink: Style Tips for Every Seasonal Palette

When it comes to color trends, I’ve learned that what shows up on retailers shelves and sites doesn’t always follow fashion forecasters’ predictions (or Pantone). But there are a few colors I’ve begun seeing for spring 2025 across several brands. One of those is pink, and the good news is there are shades of pink for every seasonal color palette. So today I’m breaking down which shades of pink works for each season, and how to wear them.

Spring color trend: think pink!

Above: pink doesn’t have to be demure! If pink is a color you like to wear, you’ll find a decent selection this season. Though some shades of pink are more prevalent than others, I was able to find something for every palette.

Winter palette

Winters, when it comes to this season’s pinks, you’ve hit the jackpot! By far the most prevalent shades I’ve seen so far are cool, bold, and bright: Raspberry, Magenta, and Shocking pinks. Stick with brighter, saturated shades; pinks that are too soft can drain you. If you opt for a lighter pink, think “icy,” not “faded.”

Frank & Eileen Mini Belfast Blazer in Rose (bright pink)

Mini-Belfast Fleece Peacoat – $328

I absolutely love these jackets, and am happy to see so many new colors added, including this “Rose,” which on my monitor looks like a bright Winter “Raspberry.”

Sizes XS-XL, (I take XS).

Quince Boatneck Cashmere – $79.90

Boatneck tops and sweaters are another trend I’m seeing for spring. Here’s another option in Winter Raspberry.

Quince cashmere boatneck sweater in raspberry pink.
Vince Camuto satin pleat-front shirt in Magenta

Pleat-front satin shirt – $79

This easy going-out satin shirt leans toward Magenta. Sizes X-Small to XX-Large.

Summer palette

Summers, your pinks are cool and soft, and can lean toward a beige-pink. Think “dusty pink.”

Contrast Detail Cardigan – $129

This cute collared cardigan looks close to the Clover color in your palette. Sizes X-Small to Large.

Contrast-trim collared cardigan.
Lands' End polo shirt in summer "Sweet Pea"

Performance Polo Shirt – $29.99

If you’re on the darker end of the Summer palette, you might find the paler pinks wash you out. This polo shirt looks close to the “Sweet Pea” in your palette. In Regular & Plus sizes.

Autumn palette

Autumns, there’s not a lot of pink in your warm, rich, and soft palette. But I have seen a number of pieces that look close to your “Rosewood” pink.

Alpaca-blend cardigan – $98

This easy cardigan is available in sizes XX-Small to XX-Large

Madewell alpaca blend cardigan
Faherty organic cotton fisherman sweater in Rosewood pink.

Organic Cotton Fisherman Sweater – $188

This relaxed sweater will be great for transitional season wear. Sizes X-Small to X-Large.

I often see tees and tops in this color in warmer months, so keep your eyes open for more options.

Spring palette

Our Spring palette is warm, bright, and splashy, and our best pinks will lean more peachy or coral. I’m not seeing a lot for us at the moment, but we may have more options once more of the spring collections arrive.

V-Neck Waffle Stitch Sweater – $103.50

This lightweight cotton-blend sweater is on sale, and some sizes are already sold out. (Mostly larger sizes still available.)

Nic + Zoe v-neck sweater  in warm pink.
Boden Eva cashmere boatneck sweater in coral pink

Cashmere Boatneck – $150

On my monitor, this looks very close to Spring’s “Flamingo Pink.” I love the boatneck! In sizes XS-XL, and save 15% with code 6C53.

It’s still early in the spring retail season, and I’m hoping we’ll see more pink options in the mix. I’m also keeping my eyes open for more color trends, and will be working on featuring more colors (and how to wear them) in future posts.

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Susan B. sits on a wooden bench wearing a brown knit jacket, blue jeans and colorful bracelets.

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22 Comments

  1. Funny that you talk about pink and I published a post with my pink blazer. Great minds think alike.
    Greetje

  2. Hi Susan,
    Thank you for this post Susan. As an autumn, I generally check out of fashion in the Spring. The pinks, the blues and the pastels are a no go for me.

  3. Women love to wear pink! It is that simple. Many other bloggers are seeing a lot of pink in stores too. Not too many can pull off ‘Mocha’ in a flattering way.

  4. I am a spring. I’m waiting for the Petal color from F and E to arrive. Not sure if it will go pink or coral. Thoughts? Thank you

    1. That one’s really hard to tell online, as F&E tends to use a warm/brownish filter on most of their images. Let me know once you receive it.

  5. In my favourite photo of you, you are wearing a lovely soft pink sweater with some turquoise accents and soft pink lip gloss. The colour looks so good on you.

  6. Hi Susan: I have a question about necklines. I like boatneck tops but wonder if they would work since my appearance is somewhat angular (Dramatic, Gamine, Natural). I wish I could find some polo shirts that are for petites since collars really look best on me. Thanks!

    1. Hi Sally, boatnecks usually work for Gamines, as long as they’re not too “open.” You want one that sits just at the collarbone or above and look neat and structured. A lot of it depends on your face shape and neck length too. You may have to experiment to find the best one for you.

  7. Hi Susan , you wear a beautiful orange/cream animal print scarf in your colours page . where did you get that please?

  8. I’m a Blue Autumn, and Rosewood is one of my WOWs. I LOVE LOVE LOVE wearing rosewood, because it’s really my only pink. And, well, IMO, a girl does need her pink. 🙂 That said, I envy Summers, because I love that dusty rose, but on me it is quite unflattering. LOL!

  9. Susan, I love the Quince tops, but I am 5′ 2″ with regular proportions. I have hesitated about Quince b/c I think the sweater lengths would be too long — and the sleeves as well. You have longer legs than I do, but I am wondering how the sweaters fit you? Thanks.

    1. Hi Maeve, I’ve purchased two Quince sweaters, one a v-neck (no longer offered) and the other a crew neck. Both were more fitted styles and the length hit me at low hip, so I usually wore with a half-tuck. I didn’t have any issues with sleeve length on either of those styles.

  10. Hi Susan, I’m not sure I’m posting in the right place, but you mentioned a VRBO apt in Paris a while back, you stayed there with Le Monsieur and recommended it very much. Have you stayed there again recently? Can you send the info again? Thanks so much!

  11. Very timely as I just ordered a pink cardigan! First time I’ve bought anything pink in decades and I’m a little stumped when it comes to combining pink with other than neutral colors (considering denim a neutral.) Any suggestions?

    1. Hi Caroline, it depends on your color palette. For cool palettes, try with burgundy, blackberry. For warm palettes, I love pink paired with orange or rust. And you can always pair with a neutral red.

  12. Hello Susan.
    I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated this post. I am drawn to pink but have had great difficulty trying to find a shade that suited my colouring (Warm Autumn). This post was very helpful. As you point out the offerings in pink for women with my colouring are rather limited but now I at least have clarity as to what to look for and what to avoid (no Barbie Pink for this girl!). It also clears the way to parting company with some ill-advised purchases and preventing more of the same.
    Cheers from the Frozen North