https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:48:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020/page/2#post-2083524 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 18:57:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2083524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cowboy boots, black combat boots, and my coat in exactly this shade—I really do need to get back to the US to pick up stuff! This blue is a little deeper than what I think of as boring blue. Who am I kidding though? Hard for me to find a blue I don’t like. And blue picks up my eye color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2083329 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 02:52:06 +0000 catseye 2083329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Duke%20University%20classic%20blue%20color%20of%20the%20year&amp;epa=SEARCH_BOX">https://www.facebook.com/searc.....SEARCH_BOX</a></p> <p>Duke has claim it. It is the Duke Blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2083269 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 22:32:36 +0000 The Cat 2083269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, I don't see any ads in said article. It may depend on mine/your settings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2083144 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:47:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2083144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great article thank you The Cat. I like Imogen’s writing though I find all the ads distracting on her website after being used to YLF with no ads! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2083135 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 07:48:02 +0000 The Cat 2083135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might find some inspiration in Imogen Lamport's article on how to wear Classic Blue: <a href="https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2019/12/pantones-colour-of-2020-classic-blue.html" rel="nofollow">https://insideoutstyleblog.com.....-blue.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082371 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 03:09:09 +0000 Jaime 2082371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like blue, but I am not sure how much impact the Pantone color has on my life. I am guessing very little, but I stand to be corrected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082355 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:47:12 +0000 rachylou 2082355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went back and read Pantone’s commentary in the link. Blue IS long considered the colour of tradition, calm, stability, hard work, marital harmony. Anyways, what a funny commentary even tho it doesn’t say anything that hasn’t always been said of blue. I’m not sure if blue quite symbolises those things at the moment. Interesting to think about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082349 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:27:25 +0000 Gretchen 2082349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I just this morning was debating if I wanted blue towels for my master bathroom. It felt like a fresher color than the green I had been thinking about. </p> <p>Blue is hard for me to wear. Navy is my neutral, and I wear the heck out of teal/turquoise/steel blue. But take a classic blue and put it on me vs my sister, and you can quickly tell who it was designed for (not me!) </p> <p>Maybe I’ll go ahead with the blue towels then? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082336 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:46:36 +0000 rachylou 2082336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, tg :D</p> <p>And lol, UmmLila. That’s *terrible*. I’m 100% a Coca-Cola lass. Now I have to give up blue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082320 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:29:14 +0000 ophelia 2082320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>According to the not always reliable Hill news site, Pantone issued a statement that the choice of color was not a political statement.<br /> Not sure I believe that.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082315 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:06:04 +0000 Sal 2082315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it but it has been our company logo colour for a while (we are changing to a dirty teal).... so the males who wear a polo wear this colour.</p> <p>I do like blue though in general and would be open to wearing it more.&nbsp; And I love Blue willow china.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082311 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:55:37 +0000 Roxanna 2082311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This reminds me of Microsoft Windows core color and all the corporate logos I’ve ever seen, which means it makes me feel traditional, boring and corporate. That’s not how it looks at all on others - like Suz and Janet Rock it so well- but I just have bad associations with it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082300 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:25:02 +0000 Helena 2082300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy a good dusting ... That just made my day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082293 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:53:34 +0000 DonnaF 2082293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still waiting for Greenery and Radiant Orchid to show up in clothing offerings. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082279 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:51:48 +0000 rachylou 2082279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in the same camp, lisa p. This is an accent colour in my bedroom, but I have a hard time wearing it. It’s not a matter of looks, but how I feel in it. Blue is so good on Janet and Suz, but I feel kind of like I need a good dusting when I wear it. I want to be a blue person, but I don’t think I am... maybe that’s my fashion longing that I should get over... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082261 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:40:36 +0000 Jenava 2082261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! It's a tad brighter than navy, not as bright as cobalt. I think it's a color that really fits in well in a variety of ways, which is a beautiful message for the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082247 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:00:34 +0000 Barbara Diane 2082247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. Looking at the last decade of colors of the year, Ultra Violet was the only one I liked, and I did purchase clothing in that color. Although I don't think I knew it was the color of the year when I purchased the items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082233 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:49:10 +0000 slim cat 2082233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a nice color however it does feel a bit less inspiring for me. It feels safe, familiar and interesting only in color combinations it's shown on the website.<br />@Runcarla - your coat is brighter blue to my eye and more fun for sure . You wear bright colors so well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082232 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:45:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2082232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read in another article that it's supposed to be a calming color in an upsetting world. And that classic blue is the color of pepsi cans, which put me right off it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082229 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:32:02 +0000 Anonymous 2082229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly. &nbsp; The Pantone *announcment* &nbsp;is important to paint stores, and that's about it. Any buying for next year in home furnishing, decor, and fashion has long since been done anyways. &nbsp;It's not a predominant colour in any of my Spring 2020 catalogues &nbsp;- at least no more so than usual. &nbsp;And yeah - black is TOTALLY mainstream! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082225 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:57:29 +0000 Suz 2082225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa</b>, no offence taken -- I just find people's differing perceptions very interesting. I've noticed that a lot of people have those associations to blue and that makes sense -- it is, after all, the colour of many military and police uniforms and flight attendants' uniforms and suits...so I get why people see it as a conservative choice.&nbsp;</p> <p>Blue is my black, though -- the backdrop to everything -- which I guess could be the definition of mainstream, in some ways. ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Remember how some of the Pantone colours never seemed to make it to retail? In this case, we'll probably never know whether the colour takes off because there is so much of it available already, ha ha!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082222 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:47:59 +0000 Anonymous 2082222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I use the word *mainstream* , I am thinking of the lines sold in department stores (like Sears ) that cater to an older, more moderate customer ....and those departments are a sea of blue, pink, navy etc. &nbsp;Royal blue - which is what I see when I look at the pantone colour chip, is most definitely not one of my colours, and perhaps that's why I characterize it the way I do. &nbsp;Of course, the exact same thing could be said about many of the colours I wear too &nbsp;All in the eye of the beholder. &nbsp;And - when produced in really interesting pieces like Carla's puffer, for example - the colour takes on a whole different appeal. &nbsp;It IS a flattering and easy to wear colour for those who suit it - I don't , that's all . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082213 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:33:06 +0000 Carla 2082213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty close to the ‘Boreal Blue’ of my new maxi puffer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082211 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:32:08 +0000 Suz 2082211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well. We own 2 sofas in a very similar colour.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for clothing...you know me, right? <b>Angie </b>calls me "Queen Blue," and not for nothing.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=7850">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=7850</a></p> <p>Admittedly, many of my blues are a dark ink navy vs. this brighter, version. But, uh, I don't think I'll have any trouble working this in.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mainstream? I guess. Funny. I never think of it that way. I think of blue as flattering, comfortable, easy to mix, and signature.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082207 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:02:43 +0000 Cardiff girl 2082207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How clever of you to have noticed that.l really like this colour I put agree it’s very “mainstream”.Playing it safe at Pantone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082204 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:57:22 +0000 Janet 2082204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely do believe these colors are chosen with an eye to the matters of the day. Climate change, current political turmoil, etc. So yes, I agree, Helena. </p> <p>I like it. It’s not exciting but it’s calming and comforting — the most universal “favorite color” is blue. It’s a safe choice but in a tumultuous world, that doesn’t feel like a bad thing. </p> <p>This color is already well-represented in my wardrobe, so obviously I’m on board in a style sense. I would like to see more of it in home decor, so I’m looking forward to that. I like the idea of warm wood tones with these cool watery colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082201 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:50:37 +0000 Anonymous 2082201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meh from me too for clothing, but wondering if its a political statement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082200 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:41:26 +0000 Anonymous 2082200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great in home decor but leaves me with a big *meh* vis a vis clothing. Too mainstream and traditional for my own style - however, now I'm picturing it in Angie's blog post outfit of this morning and thinking it would be pretty striking in a coat and shoes or boots. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'd love a blue velvet sofa and ottoman in this colour, and would not be opposed to some dishes in white and blue too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082198 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:37:57 +0000 Style Fan 2082198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am thinking along the same lines as you, TG.&nbsp; The classic blue brings out feelings of calmness for some of us.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020#post-2082197 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:31:05 +0000 Helena 2082197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love this. Your observation about it's relation to last year's colour is insightful. I wonder too if, given the craziness happening in the US and the world at large, this colour represents a bit of a soothing balm - sort of an 'old reliable' in an upturned world? Or am I reading too much into it? </p>