Azure, delft, cobalt, cerulean, navy, indigo or sapphire … Whatever shade you like, make blue the go-to cool colour of choice for the fashionably fabulous this summer.
While a white wardrobe is the traditional sign of summer, Pantone’s spring 2014’s colour palette is all the rage, a balance between delicate pastels and vivid bursts of colour reminiscent of a garden bouquet.
The hues, with names like 'Violet Tulip' (pastel blue-purple), 'Freesia' (cheery yellow), 'Radiant Orchid' (warmer purple) and 'Hemlock' (foamy sea green), are gorgeous and floral, even if we haven’t seen too many women rocking 'Radiant Orchid' lipstick like Prabal Gurung runway models yet.
Pantone's summer 2014 colour forecast/ pantone
Dressing Denim
Pantone’s blue hues include 'Dazzling Blue,' the colour of the faded ‘90s denim that’s experiencing a comeback. You have a wide selection of denim styles to choose from this season, ranging from overalls and denim teddies to tie-dyed jackets, mini-skirts, embellished cutoffs, or even not-your-mother’s mom-jeans.
Faded Indigo Denim Shirt/$45.99/ Zara
Tilly – Denim Perforated Snake Suede/$285/senso
Beyond Basic Blues
Pantone’s other blue hue, 'Placid Blue,' is perfect paired with pastels, or neutrals like Pantone’s 'Paloma' or 'Sand' for a laid-back look, or matched with bright 'Freesia' or 'Cayenne' for a fun night out.
Richard Nicoll Cutout Brocade Mini Dress, CAD 288.30 /The Outnet
Large Shoulder Bag in Bellflower Blue, £255 at The Cambridge Satchel Company
Beach Blues
A trip to the seaside gives a beachy spirit to your true-blue wardobe this season! And don’t forget that that tie-dye, pretty in blue, is making a comeback.
Ray-Ban Mirrored Shrunken Aviator Sunglasses/CAD 185 /SHOPBOP
Tie-dye bikini/ USD 70/ jcrew
Remember, you don’t have to go head-to-toe blue – sometimes the perfect accessory is all you need to make an eye-catching statement.
How do you wear your blue?
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