How to wear the colour blue

Not Just Denim: How to wear the colour blue

Dione Chen

06 May 2016

mis à jour le 3 May 2019 à 11:23

From how to match a dark blue dress to when you should be sporting your bright blue accessories, we've got you covered.

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Blue + Green
Check out how the cool colours of blue and green go perfectly well together in this ensemble by Tamara Kalinic.
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Blue + Blue
Alexa Chung layers different shades of blue to create this smart-casual look that is certainly appealing to the eyes in the rainy weather.
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Blue + Blue
Armina Mevlani brightens up her dark top with patterned trousers embellished with turquoise and royal blue hints, making her outfit not too muted, but not too loud as well - just the right amount of fashionable for work.
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Blue + Nude
We turn to our favourite Duchess, Kate Middleton, who has never once failed to impress us with her wardrobe. If you're intending to show off your newly-purchased blue dress on the streets, make sure your accessories are of a neutral colour, like what the Duchess of Cambridge has done here with her nude clutch and heels.
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Blue + White
Kristina Bazen subtly catches our attention with her baby blue culottes by pairing it with a white top and heels. Notice here how tints like baby blue that were originally created by mixing white with a hue pairs perfectly with white.
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Blue + Black
This outfit put together by Sarah Benziane shows us how neutrals work to emphasise the colours that we are wearing. The mutedness of the black hat, bag and boots highlights the blue of the dress, which is a perfect way if you'd like to draw attention to the blue you're wearing.
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Blue + Neutral
Blue can act as a pop of colour if your outfit is made up of mainly neutral colours. If you have a blue accessory that you are unsure of, like this blue purse Chiara Ferragni is carrying, here's your solution. Simply dress yourself in relatively neutral shades, and let your accessories do the talking.
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Blue + Gold
Jennifer Lopez proves my point in this amazing blue and gold coordination. The tinge of sparkle and glitter in her dress adds a plus point in providing a hint of gold, that in turn matches immaculately with her gold pumps.
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Blue + Pink
Iggy Azalea shows us how blue and pink can indeed go well together, despite the usual opinion that warm and cool colours do not match.
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Blue + Pink
Chiara Ferragni makes our list again with these blue and pink coordinates. Even though both colours are emphasised, they contrast well and are not too jarring to the eye. This colour combination is ideal for the summer atmosphere.

With the turn of the season, summer colours are sure to flood boutiques and shopping malls everywhere we go. Usually, we think of bright, vibrant shades like sunflower yellow and daisy orange. But don't forget the occasional blue that, when coordinated appropriately, is sure to make heads turn. We understand that it may not be the easiest colour to play around with, but fret not, we're here to help!

Know your colour wheel

Blue is a cool colour, so you'll be safe when pairing it with its fellow cool colours if you're looking to mix them colours up, especially when choosing accessories. If you're not bold enough to mix blue and green together, why not try combining different tints and shades of blue?

Stay safe with neutral colours

It's hard to go wrong when pairing blue with a neutral colour. For example, tints go well with white, while shades are matched with black most of the time. However, make sure the colours aren't too close to each other, like navy blue and black. Neutrals are worn with the purpose of enhancing the colours that you adorn, so keep this in mind when coordinating outfits.

Glam it up

If you're headed for a glamorous night out, or just intending to wow onlookers with your getup, blue goes amazingly well with gold. Along with your blue outfit, powder on some gold shimmer, cover yourself up with a gold shawl and slip on some glittery, gold heels. Surprisingly, a blue and pink partnership has also been very popular in recent fashion trends, and would act as a great combination if you're looking for a bold, casual style instead.

Head up and scroll through our gallery to get some inspiration from the celebrities who have mastered the art of wearing blue.

Dione Chen

Photos: Getty Images

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