A CLASSIC COLOR FOR A NEW DECADE
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n the past, Pantone has designated more impactful shades for its color of the year, such as 2019’s Living Coral and 2018’s Ultra Violet. For 2020, the color choice was something calmer. Many people are looking for stability going into a new decade, so Classic Blue is the perfect choice. Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman explained it as, “a solid and dependable blue hue that we can always rely on.” This dependability and the fact that it’s more understated in comparison to previous years makes it easy to incorporate into anyone’s wardrobe. When styling the color of the year, you can go about it in a few different ways. First is as an accent color. Think of blue as the new black. Anywhere in your outfit you tend to add a black accessory, try Classic Blue instead. This could be your belt, handbag, or shoes. If you prefer a bit more color, try a true-blue shade in a larger part
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of your outfit – jeans, jacket, dress, anything. Go for a monochromatic Classic Blue look if you’re ready to fully embrace the color. Similar to your outfit, easy changes can be made to your beauty routine. Bold eyeliner has been trending and going for blue over black is the perfect balance between wearable and statement. A way to make your outfit always feel polished is with a good manicure. Whether it’s done at home or professionally, blue nails could be the finishing touch your look needs. Since this issue is focused around fitness and athleisure it only makes sense to also incorporate Classic Blue in this aspect of your life. Like in styling any other outfit, you can easily swap out any neutral item. Instead of your basic black leggings, try a pair in the color of the year. But if colorful pants aren’t your thing, add this hue to your gym shoes. You can also find Classic Blue workout gear ranging from water bottles to yoga mats and weights.
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