6 Chic Ways to Style Blue, Spring’s Most Ethereal Shade

This season, no one puts baby (blue) in the corner! Despite actually having the word “baby” in its name, spring’s newest It color is now all grown up. Seen across the runways from Alaïa and Loewe to Chloé and Chanel, the soft shade is an airy and elegant alternative to your typical neutral. While pastels can sometimes veer into juvenile territory, pale blue, when styled thoughtfully, reads as polished and sophisticated, not saccharine.

Similar to pale pink and butter yellow—two other trending seasonal shades—it’s a subtle way to refresh your wardrobe with color, without straying from a refined, minimalist palette. And it plays well with others! We love baby blue styled with grays and whites, as with other trending shades like chocolate brown and avocado. For all of our favorite ways to wear it, refer to our styling guide below.

Vogue’s Favorite Baby Blue Pieces:

With a Navy Knit, Pale Blue Trouser, and Patent Pump

For a playfully sophisticated twist on suiting, pair pale blue trousers with a navy polo and heels. The peek of a white tee’s collar will frame your face.

Gap

organic cotton VintageSoft t-shirt

Completedworks

Not So Big Scrunch earrings

Dries Van Noten

crinkled patent-leather clutch

With a Multicolored Tank, Anorak, and Swishy Midi

Explore contrasts by wearing a feminine baby blue skirt, a white anorak and a subtly textured tank.

Kallmeyer

Alyse asymmetric pleated maxi wrap skirt

Faithfull

Var open-back striped tank

With a Spring Knit, Micro Mini, and Boat Shoes

It doesn’t get much more ethereal than an airy micro mini in pale blue. Bring the look back down to earth with boat shoes and gray knits.

Patou

gathered poplin mini skirt

Aeyde

Harris calfskin lace-up loafers

Coach

Empire leather carryall East/West satchel

With a Suede Jacket, White Maxi Skirt, and Sculptural Sweater

A baby blue sweater and a white maxi skirt are spring’s dream combo. Add a suede jacket for a bit of extra heft.

Proenza Schouler White Label

Carolina crewneck souffle knit sweater

Reformation

Lucy stretch cotton skirt

With a Trench Coat, White Sneakers, and Preppy Shirtdress

Pair a pale blue shirtdress with a trench coat and clean white sneakers for a sweetly simple look.

The Row

Bonnie suede mesh sneakers

Falke

Active Breeze roll top socks

With Relaxed Suiting and an Eye-Catching Bag

A baby blue button up (and an avocado bag) add a touch of whimsy to a fitted suit.

Fforme

Bennet wool-blend crepe blazer

Fforme

Jem wool-blend crepe flared pants

Miu Miu

brogue leather double monk loafers