Ways to Wear Blue

It’s pretty hard to go wrong with wearing blue, as most shades of blue work for most color types. Many people think that a person with warm undertones can't wear blue because it is a cool color. Everyone can wear a shade of blue, so let’s learn how to discover your best shade of blue to wear for both warm and cool undertones.

Blues To Wear for Cool Undertones

For cool undertones, choose the "true blues". These are going to be the shades with a slight purple hue due to their high red content, and often have an icy feel to them. They range from light pastels to deep navy.

Blues To Wear for Warm Undertones

For warm color types, choose warm blues. Yes, blue is a cool color but blue with a touch of yellow will be a warmer blue. These are the turquoise, aqua, and mint shades. These shades may remind you of the waters of the Caribbean.

Universal Blues for Warm and Cool Undertones

Our universal blues will work on both warm and cool color types. They are well-balanced and sit right in the middle of the greener blues and the more purple blues.

Colors to Wear With Cool Blues

For cooler blues, pair them with pinks, purples, grays, berries, black, and white. You can mix the intensity or go for a balanced look with color blocking. Stick with silver jewelry to keep the look cool.

Colors to Wear With Warm Blues

For warmer blues, try looks with orange, yellow, cream, brown, and warm pink. Warm reds will also work with these shades. Bold and bright shades look great against the soothing feel of these blues. Gold jewelry will work with the warmth in these palettes.

How To Wear Blue for Cool Undertones

For this cool look, we kept it very cool with shades of blue, pink, and white. The look is fresh and light, but grounded by the intensity of the blue pants. Accessories in the same shades, white, or silver will work well here. Having a third piece ensures that you are warm in air conditioning, but can remove the jacket if you get warm. Third pieces always give a look a more put together feel.

How To Wear Blue for Warm Undertones

For this warm look, we used color blocking to create a dramatic outfit. The orange and blue tones are of similar intensity and each one makes the other look better. Finish with accessories that tie the two shades together and you will have great look. Again, a third piece adds sophistication and warmth for when Fall arrives and temps are cooler.

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