The Look: 8 Winter-Worthy Pastels to Wear This Season

Diving into winter’s best color palette is like unwrapping a roll of Smarties: icy blue, powdery mauve, the palest pistachio. It’s a refreshing alternative to staid winter whites, and the sweetest twist to cold-weather dressing.

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Sweater: $850 by special order at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bala Cynwyd. The inspiration: Thakoon Fall 2014. Necklace: $8,800 at Egan Day, Rittenhouse. Style Tip: Over-the-knee boots reign supreme this fall. Be brave and wear yours in cotton-candy pink. (Pairing note: an unfussy gray sweater dress.) Boots: $1,400 by special order at Ralph Lauren, Center City. Coat: $4,290 at Net-a-Porter.com. Ring: $375 at Tods.com. Scarf: $1,395 at Gucci, King of Prussia. Style Tip: Investment bags should be seasonless—but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to black. Chloé’s peachy satchel is a cool partner to summer brights, and it lends a subtle pop to deeper tones like navy and forest green. Purse: $1,895 at Boyds, Rittenhouse. Pants: $325 at Rebeccataylor.com.