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FEATURE trustworthy, and reliable) and denim blues, into warmer marine tones, it is a super versatile colour to include in your wardrobe. Vikash Pacheriwal, co- founder, Raisin adds, “2020’s shade Classic Blue brings with it a sense of calm. One can take their style game up a notch by trying out vivid and warm combinations with this shade, which will create an energetic as well as familiar mood. The ongoing red-and-blue combination is one of our all-time favourite looks.” “DO NOT OVERPOWER THE OUTFIT WITH TOO MANY COLOURS AS BLUE IS THE MAIN COMPONENT.” CHOOSING RIGHT Classic Blue can be ideal for the daytime as well as evening occasions. Women can sport dresses with light jewellery and light, peachy make-up for a daytime look, while for evening, gowns or saris and chunky accessories, along with bold make- up, can be an ideal grouping. For a muted look, it is advisable to have undertones of tan, almond, and black. Rashi Menda, CEO, ISU and Zapyle, suggests, “Look out for saturated hues such as lime and red for accessories to give an extra edge to the ensemble. Opt for printed pieces in simple cuts and shapes for an elevated look. Refrain from over-styling any piece of outfit in Classic Blue, especially when wearing prints in the colour.” A monotone jumpsuit, if worn in blue, can be paired with accessories of pop colours or neutral/nude shades, as they look great when worn together. For instance, a textured tweed jacket in blue, if paired with formal pants and a shirt, looks great as it gives a semi-casual vibe. Meha Bhargava, founder, Stly.Inc, advises, “Do not overpower the outfit with too many colours as blue is the main component. The contrast is always nice to work with—either with a darker shade of the same colour or something else, such as black.” TRADITIONAL INTERPLAY Considered the colour of calm and relaxing undertones, Classic Blue, when in the form of a dress, can elevate any look. Moreover, this shade also blends well with Indian styles and patterns. For example, a royal blue sari with a simple zari border works wonderfully with a white or off-white blouse. In fact, pairing it with a hot pink or parrot green blouse, too, will make the outfit glamorous. Puneet Jain and Yatin Jain, directors, ODHNI, say, “This shade can also be paired with an orange- APPAREL I February 2020 I 75