Blue, in general, is a calming colour that symbolizes depth, stability, confidence, intelligence, loyalty and strength. One of its shades, cobalt blue dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries. It is a deeper shade of blue that started out being used in Chinese porcelain and was associated with royalty during the middle ages.
Cobalt blue in fashion is a bold, elegant colour that looks great on all skin tones. It is vibrant, easy to wear and can be easily transitioned from day to night. No matter how you choose to wear this colour, it always looks polished and well put-together.
Cobalt blue can be paired with striking neutrals like black and white or you can opt for patterned separates for laid-back ease. The beautiful thing about this hue is that it goes well with other colours – from neutrals to metallics.
Take a cue from celebrities and style setters on how to wear one of the coolest shades out there…
1. As a head-turning evening dress
Mercy Aigbe
2. An almost monochrome look
Boity Thulo
3. With denim
Jennifer Williams
4. With a statement white tee
Nancy Isime
5. As an asymmetric hem dress
Joselyn Dumas
6. In a coloured-threesome
Yamiko Sadler
7. With black shoes
Kika Osunde
8. Layered on print
Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe
9. Cobalt monochrome x white shoes
Jennifer Oseh
10. Paired with nude shoes
Chikaodili Nna-Udosen
11. As an avant-garde look
Kome Osalor
How would you rock your cobalt blue look?
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