Women’s Wardrobe Essentials: The Blue Shirt
When it comes to women’s dress shirts, everyone always talks and writes about the white shirt. In fact, so much so that the white shirt has essentially become a synonym for a women’s shirt. But while there is no question that the white shirt is iconic, it should not be the only option in the realm of dress shirts for women.
So, when everyone around you wears white, go for a blue dress shirt and experience the cool style and sophistication of this elegant and versatile garment.
Blue is the most common favourite colour
When asked for their favourite colour, most people name blue. This colour depicts the sky and the sea and is often described as soothing and tranquil. Thoughtful and still, blue represents patience and understanding, which is why people feel so comfortable around it.
The colour blue comes in many different shades. From baby blue to navy blue, you can be sure that there is a blue shade that fits your sense of style. According to Color Wheel Pro, “light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness. Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.”
Blue is an unavoidable colour in most people’s wardrobe and has a wide range of meanings. It is the colour of dependability, consistency, stability and trust. It can be uplifting and put a smile on your face but can also represent something traditional and serious. If your goal is to be perceived as intelligent, calm, sincere, or all three, then wearing something blue is an excellent place to start.
The best thing about wearing blue is you can never go wrong. It is one of the most versatile colours and a simple and safe fashion choice. It can be worn in a variety of situations and paired with most other colours in your wardrobe.
Women’s Blue Dress Shirt is a Timeless Classic
Blue is one of the best colours to go for when choosing dress shirts. It’s a change from the classic white shirt, but still looks smart and stylish. Additionally, it has an unspoken element of elegance in it which makes the shirt classy and will ensure you stand out from the crowd.
Most blue shades look flattering on women. Whereas bright white can be harsh or overpowering at times, blue — delicate, pure, and calm — can enhance a wide range of skin colours.
Smart, cool, and forever professional, the women’s blue shirt is a statement of commitment to making the best of every opportunity. It expresses a quiet formal feeling and is often used in classic business wear.
Wearing a blue shirt with style is very simple. The fundamental thing is to know that there are a lot of different shades of blue that you can combine in different ways, depending on the style you want to achieve.
Light Blue is Always Dependable
Of all shades of blue shirts, the light blue one is the most classic, versatile and easy to combine. The beauty of this shirt is, among other things, its timeless quality. You can wear this shirt season after season and always look chic, regardless of the changing fashion trends. It’s the perfect selection for a day in the office, a business meeting or just running errands in the city.
Light blue creates feelings of peace, friendliness, approachability and loyalty. If you want to look positive and trustworthy, this is the shirt to wear. Colour blue has also been associated with “goodness” and wearing your light blue shirt in high pressured situation may therefore help to promote a soothing and positive influence.
Just like the white, the light blue dress shirt pairs well with most other colours in your wardrobe. It is a neutral that always matches and never clashes. With white or beige, it conveys delicacy, combined with black or grey, it will become the accent shade and the darker colour will dominate. Brown paired with blue creates a sleek style and a strong statement of earthiness. Incorporating another, darker shade of blue creates a look that is consistent, professional and monochromatic.
Navy Blue is Elegant and Sophisticated
A navy blue dress shirt strikes the eye as elegant and sophisticated. It carries a timeless quality which makes it a perfect substitute for black when looking for a touch of colour. It beautifully complements a number of outfits and matches the mood of a variety of events while adding a unique charm to your looks. Versatile, flattering and classically stylish, it is a perfect addition to any woman’s wardrobe.
“Everything and everyone looks good in navy,” says Kate Phelan, contributing fashion editor at Vogue. It is more forgiving than black, less harsh and carries with it a subtle whiff of sophistication. It looks both classic and sharp at the same time and is flattering for daytime or nighttime.
Thanks to its versatility, the navy blue shirt can be worn with an array of colours all year. Blue pants, including blue jeans are an easy styling option but the shirt works also beautifully with grey, beige, and chocolate. Suits and blazers in grey, brown white and navy itself complement a navy shirt perfectly. Navy also looks chic paired with black but it is best to add some tasteful touches such as cufflinks or bracelets in sterling silver, platinum or white gold to avoid an overly dark overall look.
What To Look For in a Perfect Blue Shirt
Some may say that a blue shirt is so common that it is almost boring. Let me assure you, this is just an out-dated, style-ignorant point of view. The blue shirt is far from boring and can be absolutely striking when done properly. There are just a few things to look for in the perfect blue shirt.
If you want your blue shirt to look distinctive and elegant, pay attention to its details. Small details like French cuffs or textured fabric can help draw the eye and add interest. A subtle herringbone pattern, for instance, elevates the blue shirt and makes it look and feel much dressier. My personal favourite and my recommendation to anyone looking for an outstanding blue shirt is the light blue women’s dress shirt by Ella Hopfeldt.