Wearing matchy-matchy hues is a pretty foolproof fashion choice. But the exact color scheme is also important if you’re trying to make a particular statement. Want to convey a certain nonchalant cool? Black or brown is sure to do the trick. Looking to show your quirkier side? Go for playful shades of green or yellow. However, if you’re aiming for a finished look that reads romantic and feminine—and still quite classic—nothing gets the job done like an all pink outfit. In fact, rosy tones are chic and versatile enough that you could make them work for basically any event.
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For instance, say you have a wedding coming up and want something that feels timeless but less expected than your standard LBD. A slinky blush pink slip dress will definitely hold up in pictures ten years down the road and still wow the whole room right now. (The cut will also be wonderfully comfortable throughout a long night of eating, drinking and dancing…which, sure, has nothing to do with the shade, but is nice to know nevertheless). Or maybe you want to make your going-out wardrobe a bit bolder but aren’t big on wearing loud neons. An embellished top and feathered-bedecked pink mini feels daring, yet totally effortless. The joy of pink-on-pink style even extends to workout wear! Let us be the first to say that once you start hitting the gym dressed in adorable hot pink prints, there’s just no going back.
There's a near-endless amount of pretty pink clothes out there that’ll take your wardrobe to the next level. But you’ll find some of the best pink outfit ideas to put in rotation right now below, where we’ve compiled seven perfect combinations to try out. And, because we’d never send you on a new fashion journey unprepared, each one is complete with a shopping list and pro styling tips.
Jessica Rabbit Could Never
Whereas a slinky slip with an up-to-there slit feels a little, well, obvious in bright red, it comes off as softer and more subtle (but no less come hither) in deep fuschia found on the Nadine Satin Maxi Dress. It’s just the thing to reach for when you are at a complete loss as to what to wear to a late fall/early winter wedding or last-minute party, but you also want to look 10/10. And because the weather is starting to careen toward late fall (and then winter), consider investing in the pale pink coat, like the Baileene Faux Shearling Coat, as well. It’ll stay true to the glamor of the dress and your commitment to the theme, all while keeping you warm to-and-from an event. Whether it's a light pink outfit or a deeper, more vibrant shade, pink coats add a touch of elegance to your ensemble
You Better Work (Out)
Few things will make you feel more motivated to actually keep that pilates class reservation you’ve canceled and rebooked three times this week than a striking pink exercise set. The bright pink Aiden Bow Print Sports Bra and Vanina Bow Print Active Skort are current favorites within the world of LoveShackFancy, but the Ridgeson Active Bra, Corene Sporty Active Skort, and Medway Zip-Up Active Jacket—all decorated in a blush-hued tennis-themed print—are an apt choice for the racket sports obsessed.
She Means Business
Once the visual punchline of a movie, Elle Woods’ Barbie-worthy office aesthetic (ahem, coordinating pink blazer and skirt) was actually ahead of its time. Now that we’re living in an era of more flexible dress codes, it’s far more acceptable to express one’s personal style at the workplace—so why not take advantage of it with the ladylike Adelaide Tweed Mini Dress and matching Talika Tweed Jacket? The combination is bubbling with a girlish personality but still comes across asquite polished, especially if you pair it with a stacked kitten heel.
Party In Pink
Think of this one as the mullet of going-out looks: It’s totally prim and proper up top with the buttoned-up little long-sleeve pink sweater (try the Modine Embellished Wool Cardigan), but the addition of the opulent pink skirt (like the Viviette Feather Mini Skirt) adds a footloose and fancy-free air of joie de vivre. And while the pairing doesn’t sound like it goes together, the tension of the two moods is actually what makes it work, while like-minded colors keep a pink look cohesive. This is a fantastic combination in your rotation when the temperatures start to dip in the evenings, as it’s totally sexy and chic enough for bar and club hopping but is more seasonally appropriate for chilly weather than a sleeveless silhouette. (Bonus: It could also work with tights.)
When Denim Won’t Do
Looking for a go-to selection that doesn’t involve the same T-shirt with black pants or jeans you’ve worn for, oh, the last five days in a row? Combining the Petra Bow Pointelle Cardigan, Fane Bow Pointelle Tank Top, and Baudin Bow Pointelle Mini Skirt is a foolproof way to go. Made from soft and stretchy knit material, they’re comfy enough for a super casual occasion, but the silhouettes—which all come in a coordinating rose color—are fun and flirty. As a bonus, all the pieces are super easy to break up and wear with other items in your closet (but honestly, they look so cute together that you probably won’t want to).
Just Add A Vacation
Few things say you need to book a trip somewhere sunny and fabulous quite like a breezy tiered skirt and off-the-shoulder top. And when you add in the lovely bow and floral pattern that’s all over the Amille Bow Off-The-Shoulder Top and Evera Bow Print Cotton Maxi Skirt, it’s practically a crime not to trot it out on the light-soaked terrace of a Mediterranean resort. That said, most of our lives are not spent relaxing at Instagram-ready locales (le sigh). So it’s also nice to know that wearing this look—especially if you throw in the matching pink accessory like the Elisiette Hair Bow Barrette—at least makes it look like you’re heading to one.
The Smoothest Move
The beauty of a fluid silk set in soft blush (besides, of course, its inherent sophistication) is that it will totally shapeshift to suit any event based on your choice of accessories. Take the Vivetta Silk Charmeuse Tie Front Top and Castle Silk Charmeuse Midi Skirt for example: with the pink nude Cendrillon Ballerina Flat By Repetto or knee-high brown boots and a chunky cardigan sweater, it’ll become lowkey enough for a workday coffee meeting. However, if you swap in strappy heels and sparkly statement earrings, the set suddenly seems elevated enough for the fanciest black-tie soirees.