5 Stylish Ways to Nail Pantone’s Color of the Year
Don’t you dare downplay the ever Classic Blue.
Somebody must’ve convinced the guys in Pantone this year to simply let the color do all the talking. One that won’t make audiences raise an eyebrow nor call in a bandwagon following of sort. Well, whatever the reason is — they sure did a good job to consider relatability when they chose Classic Blue as 2020’s Color of the Year.
Chances are you already have something in this hue in your closet, whether it be in stripes or denims. After all, blue strikes that balance between relaxation and excitement. But hey, this doesn’t mean you’ll just toss in whatever and call it good to go. After all, mere abidance doesn’t equate to good style.
Classic Blue, as familiar as it can get, can be leveraged in many ways to highlight its beauty. Here are some ways to help you amp up daily looks into seamless outfits:
Start it easy: A blue top paired with those go-to denims
The question of having a blue top is a no-brainer check off the list. Now choosing your favorite pair of denim is even easier, making this outfit probably the fastest one to put together. Not only does it pay ode to the beauty of monochromatic fashion, but the play on texture is a sight to behold.
Amp up this look by playing on different textures and prints for the top — whether it be in silk, lace, floral, or plaid.
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It’s commonplace to wear outerwear in nude colors such as black, white, and grey, so switching it up into Classic Blue allows for that perfect pop up of color that you can use repeatedly.
Now don’t confuse this with denim jackets (we’ll talk about that later on) — we mean blue outwear in the form of polo jackets, trenchcoats, parkas, you name it!
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Don’t forget dresses: Blue hues is a no-fail
We’ve bid long farewell to the days when blue was deemed as a masculine color. I mean, who can resist those cute Sunday dresses? It’s pretty straightforward when wearing a dress so it’s all about being particular with the style of your choice.
For casual days, maxi dresses paired with sandals calls for a laid back look while opting for some shimmer for occasions can give just the right amount of spotlight.
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All-in denim: A head to toe classic
So we‘ve made it to your favorite: the denim. Now it’s easy to just wear your old, reliable denim jacket and call it a day but we’re trying to take things up a notch…right?
Denim everything can be in the form of a jumpsuit, a romper, or even your denim jacket paired with denim pants or shorts. When pairing a denim top with a denim bottom, a safe look can be choosing two denims of the same shade. On the flip-side, you can always play with the look by choosing two different shades of denim, or even with varying textures.
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The suit says it all:
If you think about it, after a guy owns a black suit, the next purchase would have to be either a grey or blue one. After all, blue is a classic.
Whether it be office chic or formal events, choose a deep blue that will match your desired look. You can go for a loose, oversized tux or one tailor-fit to your body paired with bottoms in the form of cigarette pants or culottes.
Pop open the top and wear a dark inner to show some texture and print. You can even wear a different shade of blue inside to go for a monochromatic look.
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What do you think of this year’s Color of the Year? Let us know if it’s a yay or a nay for you in the comments area below!
