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How to wear colour: rose pink

— by Alyson Walsh

Isn’t this outfit brilliant? Discard the fluffy heels, add a pair of sensible flats and I give you the perfect embodiment of 24-hour, casual glamour. It’s from H&M’s newest label &OtherStories – I visited the London store when it first opened and was impressed by the accessories but not so enamoured by the clothing. Think I need to take another look. Rummaging through my moth-proof jumper box the other day, I came across an old rose pink sweater that I’d completely forgotten about – oh the joys of shopping yer wardrobe. Until I get round to taking a photo, here’s a Pure Collection cashmere sweater that’s a very similar shade:

Though I’ve worn fuchsia in the past – a corduroy coat from Topshop, a John Smedley Sea Island cotton roll neck – these days I’m much happier with the brightness toned down. Anything too vibrant and I worry that I’m starting to look a bit menopausal. And anyway, this minky pink shade almost feels like a neutral. Just pretend that it’s camel and wear together with black and/or denim, like so:

Lanvin ballet flats

Keep it subtle and colour can slip seamlessly into your wardrobe like the er,  Milk Tray Man.

And here are few pinkish bits and pieces that won’t make you blush:

J.Crew Foulard print cotton shirt and another pair of Lanvin shoes.
Theory antique rose blazer.
Equipment washed silk shirt.

Enjoy the weekend.

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Isn’t this outfit brilliant? Discard the fluffy heels, add a pair of sensible flats and I give you the perfect embodiment of 24-hour, casual glamour.