I have always been a little obsessed with blue. Not in a subtle way either. My sister used to tease me that I could open my closet and it would look like the ocean staring back at her.
And to be honest guys – she wasn’t wrong. But over the years I have learned that blue is not a one-note kind of color. It plays SO well with everything, and once I started pairing it with greens, greys, pinks, and even purple, my whole approach to getting dressed changed.
So this is basically the post I wish someone had handed me a decade ago, back when I thought I had to match everything perfectly.
20 Ways I Style Blue From Morning To Evening
Blue Linen Shirt With White Trousers
There is nothing that makes me feel more put together than a crisp blue linen shirt tucked (loosely, always loosely) into white trousers. It reads clean and calm, like I have my whole life sorted out, even when I absolutely do not.
I wear this to lunch dates, to run errands, to pretend I am a person who has a garden. Roll the sleeves. Add flat sandals.
Blue And Green Striped Rugby Outfit
A striped rugby top is one of those pieces that just feels sporty and preppy at the same time. My favorite is a blue and green outfit built around one of these tops, with the stripes doing all the heavy lifting for you.
Pair it with denim shorts or plain white bottoms and you are done. I threw mine on for a weekend trip to the farmers market last fall and got two compliments before I even reached the tomato stand.
Oversized Blue Jersey With Biker Shorts
Okay, this one is for the lazy days. And I say that with total love because I have a LOT of lazy days.
An oversized blue jersey with biker shorts underneath is the outfit I reach for when I want to feel dressed but I am really just going to school pickup. Sneakers, a claw clip, sunglasses. Nobody needs to know how little effort went into this.
Blue Baseball Cap With Linen Set
A matching linen set already feels a little elegant, so I love throwing a blue baseball cap on top to bring it back down to earth.
My friend Dana does this so well. She wears a neutral linen set with a faded blue cap and always looks like she just wandered off a coastal walk, even in the middle of the city.
Double Denim Blue Outfit
Double denim used to scare people. Not anymore. When both pieces sit in the same blue family, it just looks intentional and cool.
I like a slightly darker jacket over lighter jeans so there is a bit of contrast. White sneakers finish it off. Simple as that.
Blue Denim Shirt With White Jeans
This is my go-to when I cannot think of a single thing to wear. A blue denim shirt with white jeans is basically foolproof, and I have leaned on it more times than I would like to admit.
Of course, white jeans mean I have to be careful around coffee, which is a real problem for someone who carries a mug everywhere. But when it works, it works beautifully.
Blue And Pink Matching Set
Blue and pink together is such a sweet, soft combination. Not childish, just gentle and pretty.
A matching set in these tones feels like a little treat to put on in the morning. I wore mine to a spring brunch and honestly did not want to take it off afterward.
Blue Joggers With Cropped Hoodie
Comfort with a splash of polish, remember? This is exactly that. Blue joggers with a cropped hoodie in a matching shade look surprisingly pulled together for something so cozy.
Add chunky sneakers and you have an outfit that goes from a coffee run to an actual errand list without complaint. I practically live in this on Sundays.
Monochrome All Blue Linen Outfit
Monochrome dressing sounds intimidating but it is honestly the easiest trick in the book. Everything in one shade means you never have to think about whether things match.
An all blue linen outfit, top and bottom in the same soft tone, looks so serene. Add gold earrings for a little glam and you are set for a warm afternoon anywhere.
Powder Blue Blazer With Denim Shorts
I know a blazer with shorts sounds like an odd pairing, but trust me. A powder blue blazer thrown over a plain tee and denim shorts is one of those unexpected combos that just clicks.
It is dressy on top, casual on the bottom, and completely walkable. Perfect for those days where you do not quite know what you are getting dressed for.
Blue Knit Polo With White Trousers
A knit polo has this quiet, retro charm that I adore. In blue, paired with white trousers, it feels like something out of an old film about a seaside holiday.
My husband actually wore a version of this to a family gathering and I may have been a little jealous of how good it looked. So I bought my own. No regrets.
Blue Denim Dress With Sneakers
A blue denim dress is the piece that does everything. Dress it up, dress it down, it does not care.
With sneakers it becomes the most low-effort, high-reward outfit imaginable. I keep one hanging right at the front of my closet because I know I will reach for it constantly once the weather warms up.
Sage Green Top With Blue Jeans
Here is where the greens start creeping in, and I could not be happier about it. A sage green top with blue jeans is one of the softest, most flattering pairings I have found.
The green calms down the blue and the whole thing looks like you put a lot of thought into it, even when you grabbed the first two things you saw. In fact, that is usually exactly what happened with me.
Blue Cap With Oversized Tee And Shorts
Casual to the extreme, and I mean that as a compliment. A blue cap, an oversized tee, and shorts is my summer uniform when I am running around all day.
It photographs cuter than it has any right to. Tuck a corner of the tee into the shorts and suddenly it looks like a choice rather than an accident.
Blue Wide-Leg Jeans With White Tank
Wide-leg jeans changed my life a little, I will not lie to you. They are so comfortable and they make even a plain white tank look like an outfit.
Blue wide-leg jeans with a fitted white tank is clean, easy, and works for almost any body. Add sandals in summer, boots in fall, and you are covered year round.
Blue Sweat Set With Baseball Cap
A matching sweat set is one of life’s small pleasures. In a soft blue, with a baseball cap pulled low, it becomes the coziest airport outfit or errand outfit you can imagine.
I wore this on a travel day last winter and multiple people asked me where the set was from. Comfort AND compliments. What more could a person want.
Baby Blue Cardigan With Denim Skirt
Baby blue is such a tender little color. A baby blue cardigan buttoned up over a denim skirt has this sweet, slightly vintage feel that I keep coming back to.
It is the kind of outfit that works for a boutique afternoon or a lunch out. Feminine without trying too hard, which is my favorite kind of feminine.
Blue And Pink Stripe Shirt With White Shorts
Stripes again, because obviously. A blue and pink stripe shirt is playful and cheerful and pairs so nicely with plain white shorts.
This is the outfit for a warm day when you want to look like you have your act together but you also want to be comfortable enough to sit on the grass. Both things can be true.
Dark Wash Denim Jacket With Matching Jeans
Back to the double denim idea, but darker and moodier this time. A dark wash denim jacket with matching jeans looks a little edgier, a little more grown up.
I like breaking it up with a lighter top underneath, just a plain white or cream tee, so the two denim pieces do not blur into one big block. A little contrast goes a long way here.
Blue Joggers With Oversized Graphic Tee
And we end on the coziest note, naturally. Blue joggers with an oversized graphic tee is peak weekend energy, and I refuse to apologize for how often I wear it.
The graphic tee adds a bit of personality and the joggers keep everything soft and easy. Slides or sneakers, either works. This is the outfit I put on when I have zero plans and even fewer intentions.
