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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-
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