Move over burgundy – fashion editors reveal how they wear ‘tricky’ pale pink, PLUS a £1,900 bag dupe from M&S

WHILE burgundy dominated winter, it's now time to make way for pink. Sorbet shades are synonymous with spring, but this year, icy powder-pink is going to be bigger than ever. Influenced by catwalk designers Miu Miu, Chloe and Bottega Veneta (and, of course, good witch Glinda), the high street is already packed with the must-have colour. You may think pastel shades will wash out your skin tone - however, the cooler undertones of the pink can actually complement the skin's natural pinkness.

And if your skin has warm undertones, you can still choose pale, just go for peachy-coral shades. Here, the Fabulous fashion team shares how they’ll be wearing pale rose this season, and how to style it. I’ll admit, pink has never been my go-to colour, and the only splash of it in my wardrobe right now is a pair of pyjamas. But with spring just around the corner and pink set to dominate the high street, it feels like the perfect time to step out of my comfort zone.

This fuzzy pink knitted vest from COS is a fantastic layering piece with endless versatility. I’ve styled it simply over a white T-shirt, but it would look just as chic layered over a crisp shirt or even a dress. Taking things a step further, I’ve embraced the colour with these pink denim jeans. The wide-leg cut is exactly my style, and the mid-pink hue pairs effortlessly with the softness of the knit.

Pink teams well with brown, so I've finished off the look with these suede boots from H&M and a bowling bag from Zara, which I can even personalise with my initials. I like pink, but only when it’s pale. With dark features and a helping hand from some fake tan, powder-pink suits me better than brights, which are too bold for my sartorial tastes. During transitional seasons, I love a crew-neck knit like this cosy cashmere jumper from Next.

Warm beiges and rich chocolate browns warm up its cool undertones - like this Zara jacket I love that I bought a few weeks ago. I’ll finish the look with this bag from M&S that's a double for the Alaia Le Teckel bag - which costs £1,900 - even down to the clasp that holds the straps together. The snake print complements the pink and natural shades, while breaking up the blocks of colour with pattern.

I love pink, in fact I’m wearing it right now - after getting my colours done last year, I was told pink was one of my go-to shades, so I love wearing it!. Dusty pale pink in particular is really having a moment this year, with the likes of Burberry and Loewe sending models down the runway in the shade. And of course, that has trickled down to the high street, with the shops full of the pastel colour.

This T-shirt from Reserved is super-cute and only £12.99 - an absolute steal. Perfect for spring, I’ve paired it with this white midi skirt, leopard-print ballet flats and jacket for an of-the-moment look with just a slight nod to the pink trend. Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend has shared the biggest trends from the high street. The East/West Bag. Baguette bags have had a good run, after returning from the 90s shoulders of Sarah Jessica Parker to modern fashion icons like Hailey Bieber.

In 2025, the East/West bag is a similar but elongated shape and has long, thin straps that are easy to throw over your shoulders. They’ve been on runway models' arms at nearly ever designer's shows - think Burberry, Givenchy and Bottega Veneta - and are hitting the high street now, too. Powder pink. Bright fuchsia pink had its day after the release of the Barbie film in 2023 and didn’t appear last year - and now the more polished and expensive looking pale shade is taking over for 2025.

Pantone may say that it's the year of Mocha Mousse, but the catwalks say otherwise! From Prada to Erdem, the subtle look was all over the spring/summer catwalks, worn head-to-toe or on its own. If the sugary shade is too girly for you, then look to sharp suiting for a androgynous take on the colour. The shell jacket. The 80s classic is back, but with a sleek and minimal new twist for 2025. We all know that for most of spring we’re likely to see rain, and your practical coat of choice should be a cagoule jacket.

Depop revealed one of its big trend predictions for this year is retro sportswear, with surges already seen in ‘80s windbreakers’. Seen everywhere from the stylish streets of Copenhagen to the Miu Miu catwalk, now mums who have an emergency raincoat crumpled underneath their pushchair are very much in fashion!. The turn-up jeans. Whilst jeans shape remains the same for this year and barrel-legs are still going to be seen everywhere, the way we’re styling them is different.

This season, transform your wide-leg, baggy denims into turn-ups. And for this look, size doesn’t matter, so while deep turn-ups are a hit from jean trend-leaders Citizens of Humanity, a slight fold is still just as good - but only as it's just one single fold. Peep-toe shoe. Get your pedicures booked in sharpish, as this season your toes are the main event. After a long hiatus, the peep-toe has been welcomed back into the fashion fold, with brands like Hermes, Miu Miu and Tory Burch showing plain and embellished footwear all with the tiny hole.