If there is one color that is universally recognized as the most complementary for all skintones, it’s Electric Blue. What’s more, fashion runways and high street stores are awash with the shade, with flowing and structured dresses, tulip and pencil skirts, elegant suits, handbags and statement shoes.
Blue is the new black, and there is a hue for almost anyone, whatever their age. From azure and aquamarine through to cobalts and indigos, there is such a wide variation of shades that everyone can dip their toe in the trend.
The Coolest Colors for Summer 2009
Unlike black, however, which can leave you looking pale and washed out (especially when worn close to the face), this bold and dramatic shade lifts and brightens. Cobalt blue or similar shades like teal, midnight blue and slate are the coolest colors around for Summer 2009. From the runways of Anna Sui and Aquascutum to Marc by Marc Jacobs and Jason Wu, the fashion world is feeling distinctly blue.
Blue is such a universal fashion staple that there isn’t a shade that it doesn’t look good next to. It represents knowledge, decisiveness, honesty, calmness, dependability and stability, according to Isabelle Perrett and Yvonne Johnson in their book From Drab to Fab. Just what is needed to sooth nerves in times of recession! Strong shades of blue create a look of energy and vitality too.
How to Wear Blue for Summer 2009
If you usually stick to subtle shades or classic black then it can take a lot of courage to wear something as bold as cobalt blue. However, wearing color grabs attention and can boost your image and your ego.
To gain color confidence hint at the blue color trend by wearing some blue accessories such as belt, scarf, handbag or shoes. Blue is especially good at adding a dramatic and modern pop of color to monochrome outfits.
- This season’s trend in nude neutrals also look great with a splash of electric blue.
- For a very ‘80s look then team bright blue with black and white.
- Experiment with the color blocking trend with bold blues, oranges and pinks a la Alexander Wang and Richard Nicholl. Don’t forget that mismatching adds a modern twist.
- Pale skins look best in blues with a hint of purple. Olive or dark skins look good against turquoise and teal.
- To fully embrace the trend then go one step further with bold blue eyeshadow, soft sweeps of aqua on the eyes particularly flatters blondes and brunettes.
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