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 the UK?

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 free delivery over £100 and express across the UK. For more colour and styling ideas, the Showpo blog is full of them.

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Malia Maxi Dress

Lace Corset Bodice Contrast Pleated Skirt Halter Dress in Lemon

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Karissa Midi Dress

Halter Neck Fit and Flare Midi Dress in Baby Pink

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Callista Mini Dress

Scarf Neck Backless Dress in Light Blue

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Tessa Maxi Dress

Square Neck Ruched Side Bodycon Dress in Light Blue

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Solea Mini Dress

Knit Halter Neck Embroidered Sequin A Line Dress in Lemon

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Maeve Maxi Dress

V Neck Ruffle Tier Slip Dress in Lemon

£33.00

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Nami Mini Dress

Overlay Off Shoulder Draped Cowl Waist Dress in Light Blue

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Amalie The Label - Lou V Neck Embroidered Tulle Midi Dress

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Phoebe Maxi Dress

Strapless Structured Bodice Drape Skirt Dress in Lemon

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Nalani Maxi Dress

Lace Off Shoulder Column Bodycon Dress in Lemon

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Helena Maxi Dress

Off Shoulder Godet Dress in Light Pink

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Dorothea Maxi Dress

Georgette Scarf Fit and Flare Dress in Lemon

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Odette Maxi Dress

Strapless Slip Dress With Neck Scarf in Light Pink

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Narissa Midi Dress

Halter A Line Dress in Lemon

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Calla Maxi Dress

Halter Neck Asymmetric Dropped Waist Dress in Lemon

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Lace V Neck Bodycon Dress in Baby Blue

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Floriane Midi Dress

Strapless Drop Waist Dress in Light Blue

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Scoop Neck Ruffle Hem Dress in Baby Pink

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Ruched Off Shoulder Dress in Sage

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Solea Midi Dress

Knit Halter Neck Leg Split Embroidered Sequin Fitted Dress in Lemon

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Avery Mini Dress

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Brooks Mini Dress

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Baylee Mini Dress

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Pastel dresses

Malia Maxi Dress

Karissa Midi Dress

Callista Mini Dress

Tessa Maxi Dress

Solea Mini Dress

Maeve Maxi Dress

Nami Mini Dress

Amalie The Label - Lou V Neck Embroidered Tulle Midi Dress

Phoebe Maxi Dress

Nalani Maxi Dress

Helena Maxi Dress

Dorothea Maxi Dress

Odette Maxi Dress

Narissa Midi Dress

Calla Maxi Dress

Selene Mini Dress

Floriane Midi Dress

Thalia Mini Dress

Ophelia Mini Dress

Nicolette Maxi Dress

Ramirez Midi Dress

Solea Midi Dress

Avery Mini Dress

Brailey Midi Dress

Brooks Mini Dress

Bianca Midi Dress

Lucinda Mini Dress

Kyra Mini Dress

Baylee Mini Dress

Rachel 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 the UK?