How to Wear Pastels in the Winter

Free People thermal top (comes in several colors) // similar white pants
Chanel light beige bag, similar here // Baublebar earrings

Even though it’s only February, it’s not too early to start transitioning your wardrobe into spring-y colors and textures… which means busting out those pastels! The best way to start the transition is with white pants and a pastel-colored sweater. Yes, I am wearing open-toed sandals (because it wasn’t very cold here yesterday), but grey booties or flats are also a great option and still look winter appropriate. I also like keeping my handbag neutral so that it doesn’t take away from the pastels.

Sorry if I’m looking a bit disheveled in this post… I spent pretty much all day yesterday in the car and these photos were taken when I got back to Charlotte! I had been saving this top for the Carolina vs. Duke game yesterday… & I was sooo upset last night when UNC lost. Next time, boys!

xoxo

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44 Comments

  1. So fresh! And Spring-y love the pastels!
    Thestyletune.com

    2.18.16Reply
  2. Love that sweater. It would be perfect with a vest on top where I am for an extra layer of warmth!

    Christina :: Simple and Delish

    2.18.16Reply
  3. haha! 🙂 that's your definition of winter! luckily you have such great temperatures our winter is sooo cold!
    the look is so pretty!!!

    Vicky // The Golden Bun

    2.18.16Reply
  4. It's nice to see this top on someone and dressed nicely. I have been eyeing this on FP but it looked so sloppy! You give it a nice look! Thank you. What size are you wearing? XS?

    2.18.16Reply
  5. I want a Chanel so bad! You look fab with it!

    Love,
    http://www.thestyleventure.com

    2.18.16Reply
  6. You are really right! Pastels are a fantastic way to start wearing spring colours 🙂 Love the outfit you show here including the wonderful bag.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

    2.18.16Reply
  7. Love these pastels tones 🙂
    Be Happy with Fashion

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  8. Girl you look gorgeous!

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  9. This looks adorable! I've been loving pastels recently so I love that you've incorporated it into your style! Thanks for sharing Cait:)

    xo
    http://www.charltonlee.com

    2.18.16Reply
  10. So beautiful and elegant! I like your statement earrings and comfy sweater. 🙂

    http://lartoffashion.com

    2.18.16Reply
  11. Stunning, babe<3

    Shall We Sasa

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  12. Perfect transition outfit! I love the colors 🙂

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  13. I love this look! So pretty and perfect for transitioning into spring!

    Brittany,
    http://www.lawyerlookbook.com

    2.18.16Reply
  14. I love pastels and I hate the winter so this post i great, now I know how to wear pastels in the winter to make it more fun! Thanks for sharing!<3

    http://sequinsinpink.blogspot.com

    2.18.16Reply
  15. Very pretty! I love the mix of the flowy top and the skinny jeans.

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

    2.18.16Reply
  16. Beautiful! I've always been a fan of the blue and pink pastel combo.

    x Sarah
    http://www.bohochiccafe.com

    2.18.16Reply
  17. Perfect top for all year round!! I love that color on you!

    Happy Thursday // http://lifeplusbe.com/

    2.18.16Reply
  18. I really love the texture of this top! The color is gorgeous too!

    Fizz and Frosting

    2.18.16Reply
  19. This is really a very cute look.
    http://dressmecasual.blogspot.com.eg/

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  20. This is so pretty. Love those fun flower earrings.

    How Gorgeous

    2.18.16Reply
  21. I am just loving that top and this whole outfit…so so so fresh and cute! xo

    @stylemelauren
    http://www.stylemelauren.com

    2.18.16Reply
  22. I have this FP top in like a purple/plum color! Love it it is so comfy! Really love it in that pastel blue!

    xx
    Ash

    http://www.ashleyannplan.com

    2.18.16Reply
  23. Loove this pastel look!

    kisses Adela Acanski

    2.18.16Reply
  24. Your wear your white jeans so well this time of year! The last 2 falls as I've been packing up spring/summer clothes I've kept my white jeans out with plans of wearing them AFTER labor day and haven't once! I do have some winter white cords I wear regularly, though!

    2.18.16Reply
  25. I love your pants! I definitely am feeling the spring colors right now in hopes that it will bring some spring weather! 😉

    Rachel
    Simply Rachel Nicole

    2.18.16Reply
  26. Anonymous

    Gorgeous photos! I love that pastel blue colour on you!

    http://www.lucylovestosparkle.com

    2.18.16Reply
  27. i LOVE a white pant. I am dying for spring here, and in CO we have about another 2-3 months at last before the temps start getting better…ill live through you!!!

    http://k-g.us/

    2.19.16Reply
  28. I adore this top! It is really soft and comes in so many colors!!

    Jordan: The Teacup of Style
    IG: teacupofstyle

    2.19.16Reply
  29. I LOVE this top!!

    Blonde in Cashmere

    2.19.16Reply
  30. I love that blue sweater! Great look!

    Lauren,
    http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com

    2.19.16Reply
  31. What size shirt are you wearing?

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  32. So beautiful, Caitlin! You look lovely.

    From South Africa

    http://arumlilea.com

    2.19.16Reply
  33. I love your baby blue shirt! It's such a great way to rock pastels.

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.chicandshimmer.com

    2.19.16Reply
  34. You look gorgeous!
    Jabeen x
    http://www.spilling-the-beans.co.uk/

    2.19.16Reply
  35. Amazing look! I love the top and the sandals <3

    Aneliya || sugarfoxy.blogspot.com

    2.19.16Reply
  36. Definitely a very spring centric look but I love the baby blue and the beige Chanel you paired with it.

    coffeeslag

    COFFEESLAG Winter Coat OOTD

    2.19.16Reply
  37. I'm so in love with this look! <3

    The colors are great and so spring-ish! Perfect combination <3

    xx
    Vanessa | http://www.thetrendique.com

    2.19.16Reply
  38. What a pretty outfit! Love that pale blue!
    kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

    2.19.16Reply
  39. Love the color of this top, I need something in that color stat!

    xoxo, SS

    The Southern Stylista

    2.21.16Reply
  40. Beautiful colors.

    Berty Morales
    Mad For Fashion For Less!
    https://madforfashionforless.wordpress.com

    2.21.16Reply
  41. I love your sweater! It is so cute and looks so comfy!

    xoxo,
    Katie
    chicincarolina.blogspot.com

    2.22.16Reply
  42. Cute outfit! Love love love your bag!

    xoxo
    Sharan
    http://www.MyGoldenBeauty.com

    2.22.16Reply
  43. Cute!! We have that exact Free People top where I work and you just gave me an outfit idea! Thank you!! 🙂

    2.23.16Reply
  44. That shirt looks so comfy!!
    love how you dressed it up with the nude sandal.

    Kim
    http://www.mrscliftonscloset.com

    2.24.16Reply