Pastel Dresses

Q: What is a pastel dress?

A pastel dress is simply one in a soft, pale shade, the kind you get when white is blended into a brighter colour. That covers pastel pink, pastel blue, pastel yellow, pastel green, lilac, peach and mint. The result is gentle and muted rather than bold, which is exactly why pastels feel so fresh and romantic. They range from the palest barely-there tints to slightly deeper, dustier pastels, and they suit just about everyone, especially through spring and summer.

Q: Are pastel dresses good for a wedding guest?

They’re one of the best options going. Pastels are soft, elegant and celebratory without ever competing with the bride, which is exactly what wedding-guest dressing calls for. They suit the whole season, too: a floral pastel maxi for a garden or outdoor wedding, a pastel midi for a daytime ceremony, or a cocktail style for an evening do. It’s also why ‘pastel’ often shows up as a dress code on invites, shorthand for soft, romantic and polished. Stick to gentle shades like pink, lilac, blue and peach and you’re right on brief.

Q: Which shoes go with a pastel dress?

Neutrals are the easy win, they let the colour lead. Nude heels lengthen the leg and go with any pastel; white sandals or trainers give a cooler, casual feel. Metallics work too: gold flatters pastel yellow and peach, while silver lifts pastel pink and blue. For a pastel blue or green dress, tan or cognac pieces add a warm, unexpected contrast. As a rule, stay tonal or lean neutral and let the dress handle the colour, and carry the same logic through to your bag and jewellery .

Q: Where can I buy pastel dresses in Australia?

Right here at Showpo. Our pastel dresses come in every shade and length in florals, satins and knits, in sizes 4 to 20 including plus size . The Size Guide helps you nail your fit, the Returns Policy keeps things flexible, and Shipping covers same-day dispatch across Australia. For more colour and styling ideas, the Showpo blog is full of them.

204 Products

Judai Mini Dress

Lace Off Shoulder A Line Dress in Lemon

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63.00

NZ$~~139.95~~

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Ramirez Midi Dress

Scoop Neck Low Back Dress in Lemon

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61.00

NZ$~~129.95~~

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Dakota Mini Dress

Knit Long Sleeve Dress in Lemon

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75.00

NZ$~~129.95~~

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Hillary Maxi Dress

Draped V Neck Low Back Dress in Lemon

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41.00

NZ$~~139.95~~

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Darlene Maxi Dress

Lace Trim Drop Waist Dress in Lemon

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105.00

NZ$~~179.95~~

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Daisy Mini Dress

Tipped Shoulder 3D Floral Knit Dress in Lemon

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113.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Ari Mini Dress

Fringe Beaded Dress in Light Pink

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50.00

NZ$~~199.95~~

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Rhea Maxi Dress

Long Sleeve Ruched Ruffle Hem Dress in Blush

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86.00

NZ$~~179.95~~

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Solea Midi Dress

Knit Halter Neck Leg Split Embroidered Sequin Fitted Dress in Lemon

NZ$

89.00

NZ$~~169.95~~

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Solea Mini Dress

Knit Halter Neck Embroidered Sequin A Line Dress in Lemon

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74.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Estelle Mini Dress

Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Frilled Hem Fitted Dress in Baby Pink

NZ$

83.00

NZ$~~139.95~~

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Sonya Maxi Dress

Cowl Neck Asymmetric Fit And Flare Dress in Lemon

NZ$

86.00

NZ$~~179.95~~

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Almarie Midi Dress

Halter Neck Mesh Dress in Sage

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90.00

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Finn Midi Dress

Folded Cowl Halter With Front Leg Split in Sage

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105.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Kyra Maxi Dress

Lace Bust And Tie Back Satin Dress in Lemon

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123.00

NZ$~~169.95~~

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Kyra Mini Dress

Long Flare Sleeve High Neck Lace Dress in Light Pink

NZ$

74.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Sylvana Maxi Dress

Cowl Halter Neck Bodycon Dress in Baby Pink

NZ$

98.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Kyra Mini Dress

Lace Bust And Hem Detail Slip Dress in Lemon

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63.00

NZ$~~129.95~~

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Eljay Mini Dress

Long Sleeve Off Shoulder Knot Detail Dress in Lemon

NZ$

80.00

NZ$~~169.95~~

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Nerissa Mini Dress

Crochet Floral Embellished High Neck Wrap Tie Skirt Dress in Sage

NZ$

94.00

NZ$~~129.95~~

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Nerissa Maxi Dress

Crochet Floral Embellished Bodice Drop Tie Waist Dress in Sage

NZ$

113.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Barbara Maxi Dress

Halter Scoop Neck Contrast Georgette Dress in Sage

NZ$

113.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Adilah Maxi Dress

Cowl Neck Satin Dress in Light Pink

NZ$

113.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Callista Mini Dress

Scarf Neck Backless Dress in Light Blue

NZ$

96.00

NZ$~~139.95~~

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Pastel Dresses

Judai Mini Dress

Ramirez Midi Dress

Dakota Mini Dress

Hillary Maxi Dress

Darlene Maxi Dress

Daisy Mini Dress

Ari Mini Dress

Rhea Maxi Dress

Solea Midi Dress

Solea Mini Dress

Estelle Mini Dress

Sonya Maxi Dress

Almarie Midi Dress

Finn Midi Dress

Kyra Maxi Dress

Kyra Mini Dress

Sylvana Maxi Dress

Kyra Mini Dress

Eljay Mini Dress

Nerissa Mini Dress

Nerissa Maxi Dress

Barbara Maxi Dress

Adilah Maxi Dress

Callista Mini Dress

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pastel dress?

Are pastel dresses good for a wedding guest?

Which shoes go with a pastel dress?

Where can I buy pastel dresses in Australia?