8 Ways To Wear Pink in a Grown-Up Way

There’s something so Rear Window about a pale, pink coat. Pair it with a neutral layer, like a white paneled skirt, and you’ll be on your way to creating a modern, Grace Kelly-inspired ensemble. The lovely Joanna Stubbs wears a classic blush pink MaxMara coat and our urban taupe & hot pink Bellagio backpack.

Even the most frilly of ensembles becomes edgier with the addition of a few well-placed menswear accents. A fitted blazer, modern vest, or tailored trousers do wonders for an otherwise girly ensemble by toning down a pink palette. If you want to go the extra mile with your ensemble, try following Olivia Palermo’s lead and wearing a masculine double-breasted suit in a shade of pink.

Despite its prevalence on the runway over the past year in delicate, hand-cut forms, leather is still an edgier choice than your average silk or cotton. Throwing on a leather biker jacket over a pink jumper and jeans suddenly makes your look infinitely cooler. For extra style points, try a leather skirt in a muted rose. However, don't try leather in a blinding shade of pink unless you want to look like an '80s throwback.

A graphic, silk-screened pattern lends interest and polish to any ensemble, so it’s only logical that adding a patterned skirt to a pink top would serve the same purpose. However, stereotypically whimsical prints aren’t the best choice when it comes to pink pieces. Pink paired with polka dots can read a bit childish if you’re not careful, and a rosy skirt with a floral top might be a bit too saccharine for the office if both are rendered in a bright palette. But this ensemble by stylist Giovanna Battaglia, is the right mix of pinks, a bold pattern and some kick-ass attitude!