For fashionistas who prefer subtle hues to bold splashes of colour or zany prints, the season’s lilac grey hues just may offer you an opportunity to update your colour palette. If you spent this entire past winter in dull beige hues and charcoal greys, Pantone Universe’s lilac grey shade is a refreshing yet understated shade for spring. As we step into Spring 2016, here’s how to bring this hue from the catwalks to the sidewalks.

Casual Chic

For a casual day at the park or an afternoon of shopping, try taking your sartorial cues from the Carven runway and rocking a pair of flowing lilac grey trousers. Style your oh-so-chic bottoms with a fitted and short-sleeved blouse in an array of white, blue and red shades. The contrasting colours help to set off the muted tone of the trousers, while the form-fitting shape of the blouse helps to create an hourglass figure.

Work Wear

Whether your job description and office dress code call for corporate chic attire or casual style, soft mauve tones can absolutely complete your look. Follow the leading example from the Emporio Armani runway and slip into a softly falling silky lilac grey blouse. To complete your ensemble, match your top with a pair of coordinating and softly pleated cropped trousers. Meanwhile, a punchy pastel pink knotted scarf and chunky statement bangles can offer you a polished accessorizing finish.

Evening

For a night out, bring your soft and feminine lilac greys to an entirely new level with a bohemian chic printed blouse (as seen at Giambattista Valli). The combination of lilac grey and light grey-blue hues can bring a gorgeous contrasting effect to a pleated white skirt. If you prefer playful looks with visual interest, then lilac greys accented with girlish watercolour shades and ladylike prints create a gorgeous statement ensemble.

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