Pastel’s back in time for brighter and longer days, says Gillian Halliday

Olivia Slouch Dusty Pink Weekend Bag, £70, Oliver Bonas

Olivia Slouch Dusty Pink Weekend Bag, £70, Oliver Bonas

Love Meter Tee, £32, Oliver Bonas

Love Meter Tee, £32, Oliver Bonas

RI Yellow Slim Barrel Leg Trousers, £39, River Island

RI Yellow Slim Barrel Leg Trousers, £39, River Island

Kappa 3 PK Socks £4, Primark

Kappa 3 PK Socks £4, Primark

Lemon Yellow Plain Ribbed Cardigan, £18 Peacocks

Lemon Yellow Plain Ribbed Cardigan, £18 Peacocks

Dinkydeliberate bag, £99, Dune London

Dinkydeliberate bag, £99, Dune London

ANYDAY Spring 25, Soft Stripe Shirt, £45 Soft Stripe Wide Leg Trouser, £49 Gola x John Lewis Trainers, £85 Blue Sling Crossbody Bag, £49, John Lewis

ANYDAY Spring 25, Soft Stripe Shirt, £45 Soft Stripe Wide Leg Trouser, £49 Gola x John Lewis Trainers, £85 Blue Sling Crossbody Bag, £49, John Lewis

RI Yellow V Neck Button Front Blazer, £49, River Island

RI Yellow V Neck Button Front Blazer, £49, River Island

Light Pink Fluted Detail Knitted Vest, £29, Roman Originals

Light Pink Fluted Detail Knitted Vest, £29, Roman Originals

Pink boucle bag, £49, Dune London

Pink boucle bag, £49, Dune London

Denim Pink Paperbag Jean, £16, Primark

Denim Pink Paperbag Jean, £16, Primark

LIGHTPINK BOTANIC V-NECK BLOUSE £45, John Lewis

LIGHTPINK BOTANIC V-NECK BLOUSE £45, John Lewis

Isha Linen Baseball Cap Green, £15, Monsoon

Isha Linen Baseball Cap Green, £15, Monsoon

Scallop Wave Knit Vest, £26, Roman Originals

Scallop Wave Knit Vest, £26, Roman Originals

Tammi Faux Leather Sport Stripe Trainers White, £55, Monsoon

Tammi Faux Leather Sport Stripe Trainers White, £55, Monsoon

V by Very Short Sleeve Collared Button Down Dress, £45, Very

V by Very Short Sleeve Collared Button Down Dress, £45, Very

Blue Striped Button Up Cardigan, £29.99, New Look

Blue Striped Button Up Cardigan, £29.99, New Look

Yellow Smocked Tea Dress £28, Tu Clothing

Yellow Smocked Tea Dress £28, Tu Clothing

White Broderie Boho Dress, £35, Tu Clothing

White Broderie Boho Dress, £35, Tu Clothing