Pastel infused outfit ideas for the Easter weekend

Easter Sunday means a luxurious extended weekend and endless amounts of chocolate appearing and disappearing, but more importantly it marks the arrival of ice-cream shades and sugar-coated styles making their way into our wardrobes. So spring has finally sprung and if you want to spend this bank holiday weekend in style, then a sorbet coloured dress is the perfect solution to make sure you look festive yet fashionable. Whether you prefer a classic lemon shade or like to make a statement in a pistachio eye-catcher, this season's pastel trend offers something for every personality, to ensure you can flaunt your mood whilst making a stylish impression.

Classic

If your style is all about classic shapes and demure necklines a la Breakfast at Tiffany's, there's no reason that you should eliminate modern trends and contemporary colours. A fitted pencil-style dress like the Kate Fearnley Laura Dress in Yellow, for £186, will satisfy your lust for classic style whilst keeping you current and on-trend in a beautiful sorbet lemon shade, which was so beautifully demonstrated on the spring summer catwalk of fashion house Rag & Bone. Accessorise with gold-accented embellished accessories for a party-proof ladylike look. Timeless with a twist! Get the Look: Kate Fearnley Laura Dress in Yellow £186, Aftershock London Millie Embellished Clutch in Gold £89, Aftershock London Lucy Peep Toe High Heels in Gold £74, Krystal London Hent Earrings in Topaz £30

Feminine

Pastel shades epitomise femininity and are the go-to colour palette to turn to if prim and girlie sum up your desired style for this weekend's Easter celebrations. Opt for a sugary Burberry inspired Parma-violet coloured dress like the Jarlo Siobhan Dress in Lilac, for £83.95, for a pretty and elegant look, with a beautiful intricately crocheted waistline. Add a splash of shimmer to your lilac look with metallic heels and an embellished clutch for a feminine bank-holiday style, baby ducks optional. Get the Look: Jarlo Siobhan Dress in Lilac £83.95, Aftershock London Millie Embellished Clutch in Black £89, Rachelle Shoe in Pewter £157, Krystal London Rectangle Rock Ring £18

Glamorous

Not only are pastels perfect for twee garden parties, but sorbet-shade dresses are easily transformed into fabulous night-out numbers with a little sparkle here and an embellishment there. The Gatsbylady Charleston Beaded Flapper Dress in Nude Blush, for £55, combines the pastel and 1920s trend into one beautiful piece that would rival any vintage dress. Keep the glamour going with silver accessories for an outfit that would give Daisy Buchanan a run for her money. Get the Look: Gatsbylady Charleston Beaded Flapper Dress in Nude Blush £55, Aftershock London Ruth Clutch in White £44, Moda in Pelle Sazzy Shoe in Silver £99.95

Sexy

For those fashionistas who like to add a little sex appeal and want to catch eyes this bank-holiday weekend, a slinky bodycon dress is just the piece for you. The dusky pink Gorgeous Couture Bailey Dress in Pink, the £165.75, in a slinky figure-hugging style is not for the faint hearted, and will add a racy edge to the prim pastel trend that fashion house Versace is famous for. Add neutral accessories to ensure your sexy dress makes a lasting impression. Get the Look: Gorgeous Couture Bailey Dress in Pink £165.75, Bourne Arabella Shoe in Nude £150, Bourne Karin Clutch Bag in Grey £135, Krystal London Tey Earrings £40

Unique

If you want to try the pastel trend but with your own individual twist, then a vibrant mint coloured dress is the route to take. The Forever Unique Myrtle Dress in Mint Green, for £300 features a cut-out sheer lace neckline, waistline and sleeves, adding a unique flare to the sugary trend. Pair your stand-out dress with metallic and silver accessories for a unique, statement-chic look, worthy of any best-dressed list. Get the Look: Forever Unique Myrtle Dress in Mint Green £300, Aftershock London Debbie Embellished Peep Toe High Heels in Grey £74, Zandra Rhodes Bella Bag in Silver Glitter £45, Johnny Loves Rosie Petal Teardrop Earrings £22