The color of the mood is blue! Or rather, classic blue, and this is the color of the coming 2020. According to the color authority of the Pantone Institute, Classic Blue is recognized as the main color of 2020. It is suggested to be worn in winter, spring, summer and autumn. It is equally well suited for outerwear and warm clothes, as well as for airy chiffon summer dresses. We offer options for clothes in which blue looks best.

How is the color of the year chosen?

It is worth saying that the main shades that will be popular at a certain time, the Pantone Color Institute does not take "from the ceiling". A wide variety of past, current and future trends are traced in color solutions for exterior and interior design, the advertising industry, designer clothing and street style.

Not only the pure color is taken into account, but also the texture and structure of the materials for which it is used, psychological associations with a particular shade, as well as sensory sensations and even smells, tastes and sounds.

For 2020, it was classic blue that was announced as the main color. According to the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, this is a deep and rich, rather dark, but calm shade of blue. It is "strong and reliable", symbolizes stability and constancy, confidence and elegance.

What are the features of Classic Blue in clothes?

If we talk about clothes, it is worth considering such nuances regarding the blue color.

1. It suits almost everyone, without exception, it is only important to find a subtone that suits your type of appearance:

• if you have black or very dark hair, but at the same time bright bright eyes, you can safely choose brighter shades of Classic Blue, close to the "electric" option;
  
• if the appearance is more muted, the hair color is brown or light brown, the eyes are gray or green, warmer shades of blue, diluted with gray and brownish will do;
  
• it is good for blondes with fair skin to choose either dark blue, almost ink color, or light, closer to blue, but not too pale;
  
• red-haired girls with freckles and peach blush are perfect options for the blue type of "Prussian blue" - diluted with green and emerald.
  

2. It can be combined with many other shades of the color spectrum, including other fashionable and relevant in 2020 flowers:

• with a deep, inky shade of dark Night Sky, classic blue will create a calm effect, as with Silver Plated and Aluminum Foil, Gold Glitteratti and Two Penny, as well as purple Red Violet and lavender Pixie;
  
• more exotic and rich combinations will turn out in blue with glittering Slow Gin Fizz, burgundy Rhubarb, coral Mango, pale pink Lilac Sachet, honey Honey and dark green Bayberry;
  
• delicate combinations with pastel shades are suitable for spring and summer - this is blue with light blue Provence and Baby Blue, gray-beige Monument and Stucco, pink-peach Peach Quartz and Cornhusk.
  

3. It can be both a base for creating an image, and a bright accent against a background of a different color. In classic blue, monochrome looks and contrasting combinations with other shades look equally good.

4. This is a really classic color, quite dark, not defiant, and therefore it will be suitable for most classic styles, traditional cuts and basic things for creating a capsule wardrobe.

5. From the point of view of psychology, blue clothing speaks of its owner that he is calm, balanced, intelligent, reliable and self-confident. By wearing classic blue, you can create just such a message for those around you.

6. This color is very much loved by the British royal family. Almost all the ladies close to the throne have repeatedly appeared in it - and the Duchess Megan, and Kate, and Princess Diana, and, of course, Queen Elizabeth herself.

What clothes would look best in Classic Blue?

As we said, blue looks equally good on outerwear and on a light base. It is suitable for any fabrics, but it will play especially well on textured, heterogeneous materials, fabrics with pile, shine and tints. You can create many variations with blue. We will consider the most important ones in more detail.

• Monochrome look
  

Dressing in blue from head to toe is a great option for any time of the year. It can be a beautiful bodycon dress or a trouser suit. And a regular sports or knitted jersey suit in blue will look good too. What can you say about muted blue jeans and a matching turtleneck or blouse? See these photos and choose the best monochrome look.

• Outerwear
  

As for outerwear, classic blue is suitable for many options for its execution. It can be traditional elegant coats suitable for a business look in spring and autumn, and extravagant blue faux fur coats for winter - now they are at the peak of popularity. Leather jackets and cardigans are perfect for the warm off-season or summer evenings.

• Classic basic things
  

Since we have a classic blue color, then it is suitable for basic traditional things. With them, you can create a capsule wardrobe - that set of clothes that is suitable for many situations and many looks. Pick up things in the "capsule" so that they match with each other, no matter what you get out of the closet. Combine the trendy colors in 2020 with blue, which we talked about above.

• Warm sweaters
  

Blue looks great on textured fabrics. And therefore it is perfect for winter clothes, as well as for demi-season clothes. Chunky knit sweaters with patterns, fluffy knits from mohair and angora, turtlenecks from thin knitwear "noodles" - all this blue will look elegant and cozy at the same time.

• Evening out
  

Classic blue is a sure-fire option for an evening out. A ball gown with a corset and a full skirt, a bodycon dress, a midi cocktail dress, a suit or a jumpsuit - all this is possible in Classic Blue. Here it is also good to prefer “playing” materials: velvet and velor, fabrics with lurex, sequins, metallic sheen, embroidered with stones and rhinestones.

• Accessories and bright accents
  

With the help of bright blue accents, you can refresh any look, even a rather boring and familiar business look that matches a strict dress code. Choose neutral shades of background clothing on which blue accents (shawl or scarf, headdress, jewelry and costume jewelry, belt, bag or shoes) will look appropriate.

Author Tatiana Maltseva