Feeling blue

Summer

Don't worry, ladies, I'm not about to cry, I'm just planning my spring/summer wardrobe. I can't buy very much this season, but anything I do buy is going to be blue, blue, blue. With so much of it in the shops at the moment it would be foolish not to stock up on one of my favourite colours. I might add a dash of lemon, too. just to freshen things up. I can't handle the very bright yellows and oranges, but a little twist of lemon should do the trick.

Angie's recent post on patterned pants has inspired me to give those a try, too. If I can find the right pair, I may use those as the starting point of my mini capsule, which I can then mix and match with the navy and white that forms the basis of my summer wardrobe. I can't wait to get started.

What trends or colours will you be following this season?

9 years ago

General

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Latest reply was from Angie

Staysfit

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I'm also going for blues, light lemon yellow, minty green, and pinky coral.

9 years ago

Anonymous

I'm all over the coral, love that colour. I just finished making some patterned pants too and I'm planning on adding more creams, oatmeals, greys and soft purples. I might try the patterned wide legged culottes look, perhaps in a small geometric print.

9 years ago

Summer

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Staysfit, those colours will suit you perfectly. I'm glad I have a colour buddy.

Diane, coral is definitely your colour, and your patterned pants sound great. They are new territory for me, so I don't know how they will work out.

9 years ago

kkards

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summer, i've been feeling blue for a couple of years now! of course black still has a place in my wardrobe, especially black and white. and i recommend trying patterned pants, for the minimalist, neutral me, somehow patterned pants have made there way into my closet. i now have 3 pairs, for me the way to do it is to keep the silhouette of the pants simple and classic, that way I'm not completely outside of my comfort zone.

9 years ago

Ruth M

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Like you, Summer, I'm fond of blue - but only certain shades. There seems to be a lot of pale, pastel-y blue around at the moment, but I'm wary of that because it washes me out. However, I love mid-tone blues, and blues with a hint of steely grey in them, and cobalt and ink. Coral and mint are gorgeous but I can't wear them near my face.

I like black in summer too - in obviously warm-weather fabrics like linen or cotton.

Looking forward to hearing about progress on your search for patterned pants, and on adding to your navy and white capsule. And crossing fingers for a decent run of warm weather in the UK this year, so that the summery clothes can actually get worn!

9 years ago

Veteran

Total agreement. Blue, blue, and blue. Okay a little silver/gray. And I'm really excited about the blue, blue, and blue!

9 years ago

Suz

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I am always blue! Especially in the summer. I won't be buying a whole lot this year simply due to budgetary constraints, but it's pretty certain that what I wear will fit right in with the blue theme.

Patterned pants are a fantastic addition. I really love mine.

9 years ago

Astrid

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I've always been loving blue! Definitely looking forward to it.

9 years ago

Summer

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Thanks for the replies, ladies. It seems I'm not alone in my love for blues.

kkards, thanks for the patterned pants validation. I was thinking along the same lines as you: simple and classic.

RuthM, yes, those are the shades I'm going for, the mid tones, just short of cobalt. The paler shades look insipid on me, too, unless they are mixed with stronger colours. Crossing my fingers with you for a good summer.

AM, glad you like the blues, also, although I know you are a neutrals girl. I share your love of silver/grey, too.

Suz, I know you love your blues. I think we have similar colouring. Glad you like patterned pants, too. I'm with you on the budgetry constraints. My capsule will be very small, and will feature only smaller items like tops and accessories.

Astrid, I'm glad to hear you're a blue lover, too.

9 years ago

rachylou

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I was just talking about how I'm trying to work on my spring/summer wardrobe. I need a vision. Plus stuff for both at home and the office. Hot pink and black sorta captures my fancy, but that's a whatever. I need to come up with a silhouette.

...Just remembered I had the mini vision of trying to do my own version of a summer-in-the-city travel capsule that I saw in a mag. One blue jumpsuit, a tee-shirt dress - maybe stripey (grey, black, and one other colour), black sandals. I have the jumpsuit - bought it straight from the mag and even had it altered. But that's all I've got.

9 years ago

Summer

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I knew your capsule vision would be more interesting than mine, Rachy. You have some shopping to do.

9 years ago