Pistachio green not your shade? Helen Skelton shows how peony pink is done

Spring means an abundance of pastels and in recent weeks pistachio green has emerged as one of the most popular hues.

We can see why, as it’s muted enough to work with so many other colours, but it’s far from the only option if you want your outfits to be "spring-like". As much as we love wearing green, it’s not for everyone and pale pinks are one of the biggest spring/summer fashion trends for 2025.

They can be more of a fun option compared to pistachio and Helen Skelton just made a strong case for peony pink with her Reiss trousers and Zara knit. The Morning Live host shared several snaps of her recent outfit, which was styled by the talented Alexandra Young. The Reiss Aura trousers are sadly out of stock but there are some lovely designs out there in a similar tone.

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Helen’s tailored trousers were high-waisted and flared, with a crisp pressed crease running down the front of each leg. This gave them a smart feel that contrasted against the undeniably playful pink colour.

She went for a more relaxed approach with her Zara top and instead of tucking it into her trousers, she left it loosely draped over the waistband. The slightly puffed sleeves and knitted texture brought softness to her ensemble and made it more of a smart-casual outfit.

Even Helen Skelton’s shoes tied in with the pretty pink colour scheme and the pointed toes of her suede court heels worked with her flared trousers to create a leg-elongating effect. The vibrant petal pink colour instantly brings a smile to your face and she showed it isn’t as daunting to wear as you might imagine.

If you’re not someone who likes keeping outfits to just one colour, then you can still take inspiration from Helen and then embrace pastel pink in an understated way. Perhaps add a pink top, trousers or even a dress to your spring capsule wardrobe and see how you get on styling them with neutral staples.

To make a pink top more casual and wearable, we'd pair it with blue denim jeans and trainers, whilst pink trousers look lovely with a smart white shirt or a loose T-shirt. Pink accessories also bring a pop of colour in small, manageable amounts too.

We’d recommend balancing pink with beige, white or cream tones to make it more subtle. Pink shades with a bright, warm undertone like Helen’s top and trousers make more of an impact and feel more fun, compared to pistachio green and other trending pastels like butter yellow which are more calming and earthy.

The Morning Live presenter has worn several all-pink looks in recent years, including trousers and a pussybow blouse in February. Alongside bright red, this has to be one of her favourite colours to wear and she described her latest look and makeup as "an invisible crown that helps us navigate the life stuff".