Blue seems like a very versatile color, regardless of the season. Importantly, when chosen correctly, it also works well with business colors, so you can wear it to formal occasions without fear of a fashion faux pas. In this post, I'd like to discuss styling blue in more detail 💙
This may seem obvious to you, but first, I'd like to focus on the difference between a shade and a color. 💡 Blue has an infinite number of shades, ranging from lighter to darker, to those leaning towards purple or green, highly saturated and intense, or, conversely, grayed and subdued . Thanks to such a wide palette, we can choose a shade within the color blue that will enhance our beauty and perfectly complement our wardrobe. So, to answer the question: what color goes with blue, you already know that the answer depends on the shade you want to use in your outfit.
What color goes with a blue dress? What color goes with blue pants?
When searching for answers to questions like the ones above, don't limit yourself to a specific wardrobe item. The key is to skillfully combine colors to achieve a satisfying end result, not to categorize individual items . Below, you'll find tips for styling blue, whether your wardrobe consists of a single blue handbag, a navy suit, a denim jacket, or several blue shirts.
What color to choose for blue?
When creating an outfit, I always consider whether I want to dress boldly and extravagantly, classically, or in a specific style. Depending on the effect I'm trying to achieve, I'll combine colors and accessories accordingly. As you probably know, they can transform a simple outfit into something truly special.
Below I have prepared nine outfits for you, which I hope will inspire you on how you can style our (and other) blue clothes to look 11/10:
Look 1: ANSIN shirt, Aleksandra Markowska pants, Kazar pumps, Pinko basket, Kazar hat | Look 2: ANSIN dress, Massimo Dutti belt, Briju bracelet, H&M earrings, Mango sandals, Mango bag | Look 3: ANSIN longsleeve, ANSIN high-waisted slim fit jeans , Kazar bag, Kazar belt, Adidas Samba sneakers, Lorus watch, Bershka earrings, sunglasses
The first board features coastal-style outfits, the so-called Hamptons . This style is dominated by colors I associate with Italian vacations: beige, brown, blue, and stripes. Based on these outfits, when answering questions like: what color goes with light blue and what color goes with dark blue – in my opinion, beige and brown are the most popular . Whether you're pairing a satin sky blue shirt or dark blue jeans, it's worth trying to pair these elements with chocolate brown, cream, or cognac. Such combinations look very chic and tasteful (regardless of the season).
Look 1: ANSIN bodysuit, ANSIN jacket, Luma Milanówek scarf, white ANSIN jeans , ZARA loafers, Kazar bag, Bershka earrings | S Look 2: ANSIN shirt, beige ANSIN wool trousers , Fura bag, Kazar pumps, H&M earrings | S Look 3: ANSIN dress, ANSIN jacket, Vanda Novak pumps, Mandel bag, Parfois earrings
By expanding the palette with which blue can be paired in an outfit, there's room for base colors like white, black, beige, and gray. Navy blue is often included among these colors. Base colors can serve as a backdrop, regardless of the shade of blue you choose . Such outfits are minimalistic, clean, and look well-thought-out. There's no rule that light colors should only be paired with light ones, so you can, for example, pair a navy jacket and navy top with light gray jeans and white sneakers. Of course, monochromatic outfits are also welcome! You can pair blue clothes with denim accessories or other items in various shades of blue . To add spice to such outfits, you can incorporate a single item in a distinctive color, such as silver pumps, a yellow scarf, a purple handbag, or bold floral earrings, which are easily found in chain stores during the spring and summer season. A blue element in your wardrobe can also be a highlight in a monochromatic outfit of another color (take a look at the outfit below with a pink jacket and skirt).
Blue can also be paired with metallic colors, such as silver, gold, or rose gold. You can incorporate such elements into your outfits not only for special occasions, for larger events, but also as everyday pieces. Of course, metallic colors can appear on separate items of clothing.
Look 1: ANSIN dress, Mango earrings, Kazar pumps, Kazar bag | Look 2: ANSIN top, Aleksandra Markowska pants, Kazar pumps, Furla bag, Mango earrings, Briju bracelet | Look 3: ANSIN bodysuit, ANSIN blazer, ANSIN skirt, Kazar Studio bag, Kazar Studio pumps, Mango earrings
Another way to style blue is to pair it with bold, contrasting colors , such as orange, red, or pink. These options are especially suitable for those who enjoy playing with color and aren't afraid of attracting attention on the street, as it's impossible to ignore them. They're fashionable and energetic, and might seem too extravagant for those who prefer subdued outfits. If you're looking for something between extravagance and classic, you can pair shades of blue with its derivatives , such as green and purple. It's worth following the rule of pairing saturated shades with saturated ones, and grayed shades with grayed ones , to maintain consistency in your look.
To summarize today's post about what color goes with blue, I can answer with a classic fashion answer: it all depends on your sense of style and how you want to wear it . Combining blue with other colors opens up a wide range of possibilities for creating fashionable and stylish looks. When experimenting with blue, remember the three-color rule, which you can read about in our post 👉 How to combine colors? This will make your outfits diverse, yet not oversaturated. Gradually expand your wardrobe's color palette, see which combinations you like best... and remember that building a capsule wardrobe is a process that can take a long or short time for everyone, and may involve more or less setbacks in finding your style.
Good luck!
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