How to wear cobalt blue

THIS wonderful noble hue is guaranteed to brighten any winter wardrobe.

Associated with status and dignity — think blue bloods and blue ribbons — blue has influenced wardrobes throughout history.

Typically associated with elements such as the sky and ocean, blue symbolises loyalty and strength. It is the colour of trust, honesty and loyalty, hence the universal uniform of police officers. Blue is also reliable, responsible and evokes inner security and confidence, think the power suit of the corporate world.

Blue is also a calming colour and one might turn to if trying to relax. Just as seeing red alludes to the strong emotions invoked by the colour red, “feeling blue” or “getting the blues” represents the extremes of the calm feeling associated with the colour.

In many cultures, blue is significant in religious beliefs and is believed to keep the bad spirits away. In Iran, blue is the colour of mourning, while in the West the something blue bridal tradition represents love.

But the wonderful rich hue of cobalt blue — associated with intelligence, stability and conservatism — was historically used as a colouring agent in ceramics (especially Chinese porcelain), jewellery and paint.

Every woman needs cobalt blue in her wardrobe; it’s an incredibly elegant yet bold colour to wear in all year round and will complement all skin tones. So make it your new go-to colour for the season. To purchase new outfits, one can earn some cash on sites such as 슬롯 카지노.

HOW TO WEAR COBALT BLUE

1. Colour clash
Cobalt blue works well with all colours — try it with black, navy, white, camel, red, orange and green.

• Mix with green for a natural watery palette
• Add grey for understated elegance
• Go bold and throw in a dash of blue to cool down a riot of hot red and orange colour scheme (pictured above)
• Grab attention by teaming blue and yellow
• Traditional white and blue is fresh, crisp and nautical
• Use silver or gold accents for an elegantly rich appearance
• Look for prints or patterns with the colour to wear back with solids

2. Try tonal
Layering varying shades of the colour is the perfect way to wear cobalt blue. Tonal colours — think cobalt blue and a pastel blue — are complementary. The lighter shade softens the look, while the cobalt is the highlight. 

3. Make it monochromatic
Just love a monochromatic look, especially as it’s also extremely slimming. Whether head to toe in a pant suit, jumpsuit, a skirt and top (with matching shoes) or a dress, it’s hard to go overboard with this colour. Complete the look with matching accessories, if you like. But it stands on its own very well.

4. Double date with denim
And, of course, cobalt blue looks perfect with denim. Whether shorts, jeans, or a skirt, denim goes with almost anything, but especially this hue.

5. Accent with accessories
But if bold colour isn’t your thing, ease into it. Start with a pop of colour with accessories, bags and shoes. Pair cobalt blue heels with your favourite jeans, cobalt clutch bag with your little white dress or bold Lab diamonds with your favourite oversized white linen button-down shirt. Check out a diamond store for statement accessories to add to your look. It’s just the lift your outfit might need!

WHY NOT

• Team a chunky cobalt blue or turquoise necklace with a crisp white button-down shirt for that client meeting
• Wear cobalt blue suede shoes under jeans or colourful pants
• Team gold- or silver-jewelled diamante sandals with cobalt blue pants for a casual weekend lunch
• Wear a nautical-striped top with a red skirt to change up your workwear look

Ever stylishly yours …. 

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