Men's Fashion Guide to Wearing Blue

Learn to Wear the Color Blue More Effectively

It should come as no surprise that blue happens to be one of the most popular colors in the world. Being the color most preferred by men, it’s no wonder that blue often makes its way into ensembles. From jeans to dress shirts, blue is everywhere in the world of men’s fashion, and can be very effective when properly worn. That said, blue comes along with a variety of psychological connotations, which makes it all the more important to learn how to properly wear the color without issue. Fortunately, wearing blue doesn’t have to be overly difficult. So long as you take the following tips into consideration, you’ll be well on your way towards wearing blue in style.

Serenity
As far as colors go, blue is among the most serene. Often leaving people with a sense of tranquility the moment they see it, blue is very often used on walls in order to make the environment more calming. When going for serenity from wearing blue, it’s essential to take the time to understand that too much blue can sometimes cause more harm than good. Keeping blue to a minimum (a handkerchief or blue tie, for example) will help you to get serenity across without oversaturating your appearance in ways that will do you no favors. Also, keep in mind that light blues tend to carry serenity across better than their darker counterparts.

Loyalty
There are a variety of reasons why fashion consultants tend to recommend to people the color blue for job interviews. In many ways, blue is symbolic of loyalty, and can help to get across to an employer that you have what it takes to devote your time and energy to the job that you’re applying for. This has a huge part in the effectiveness and prevalence of navy blue suits, as dark, rich blues tend to convey loyalty even further than those which are light in color. Note that blue only connotes loyalty when worn as part of a business ensemble, as this principle typically does not apply to casual wear. Please see our job interview dress tips guide for more information.

Wearing Blue Effectively
There are more blue pieces to choose from that it can be rather head-spinning trying to decide how to go about putting together an ensemble effectively. Dark-washed denim jeans are ideal for incorporating blue into a casual ensemble, with light blue dress shirts being the preferred ensemble element for business-casual outfits. You can get a lot of mileage out of a light-blue tie when worn against a crisp-white dress shirt, which will add contrast when paired with a navy blue suit. Choose light-neutrals when wearing blue, which typically tend to work better than darker colors for pairing. It’s important to realize, however, that blue sometimes has a somber, even depressing effect when it is worn too frequently or in conjunction with drab colors. Keeping things light and airy is of the utmost importance, and can make for a very effective ensemble that won’t serve to alienate you from those who surround you.