How to accessorise a Blue Dress?

thefireinside · 22-02-2010 11:28pm #1

Hey folks I'm new here but lurked around a little.. Looking for a little advice on a blue dress I just got in Kookai for a wedding

http://www.kookai-boutique.co.uk/Catalog/Product.aspx?ProductID=101P1665(CATALOG_PRODUCTS)&variantID=3603524450275

I'm not really sure what to do with it! Blue is kind of an awkward colour... Shoes-wise especially...White? Orange? I have gorg black wedges that are a definate fall-back if I cant find anything else suitable.

Any help appreciated!!

Nervous Wreck · 23-02-2010 11:17am

Blue + White = Classy

Blue + Yellow = Funky

Blue + Black = Risky but looks great when you get it right

Blue + Pink = Cool

This is all going by how my sister dresses but I think I got it reasonably accurate for a guy....

pookie82 · 23-02-2010 11:45am

thefireinside wrote: »

Hey folks I'm new here but lurked around a little.. Looking for a little advice on a blue dress I just got in Kookai for a wedding

http://www.kookai-boutique.co.uk/Catalog/Product.aspx?ProductID=101P1665(CATALOG_PRODUCTS)&variantID=3603524450275

I'm not really sure what to do with it! Blue is kind of an awkward colour... Shoes-wise especially...White? Orange? I have gorg black wedges that are a definate fall-back if I cant find anything else suitable.

Any help appreciated!!

I always think silver is gorgeous with a deep blue. Silver heels and clutch would look lovely with it.

jellie · 23-02-2010 12:13pm

pookie82 wrote: »

I always think silver is gorgeous with a deep blue. Silver heels and clutch would look lovely with it.

+1 to silver

smileysurfer · 23-02-2010 1:14pm

jellie wrote: »

+1 to silver

+ 2 on the silver!!

thefireinside · 23-02-2010 6:14pm

Thanks for all the replies, certainly food for thought!

I woulda never said silver as I've never had anything that colour bar jewellery in my wardrobe... I'm not sure I'm mad about strappy silver shoes so I dunno would I wear them again but if I find a nice pair in the next wk it might be a goer! White also might be a goodie except its hard to find white shoes that don't look like bridal ones!

Goldenlady · 23-02-2010 6:19pm

No not white, honestly, will absolutely take the look from the dress! Believe me.
I think it depends on how brave you are - you could totally funk up the outfit (depending on the wedding!) with brighter colours - Clash it with Lemon as mentioned earlier. If the wedding is more sedate go for Silver, silver full shoes are everywhere, doesnt have to be strappy sandles.....Get a silver item for your hair too and you cant over load on the jewellery with the shape of the dress, simple chain and earings, BIG hair and shoes! Sorted!:)

Magenta · 23-02-2010 7:02pm

Gold would be lovely with that blue either

Synods · 23-02-2010 7:26pm

+1 for Gold too!
Deep blue and gold can be absolutely stunning if done properly, far nicer than blue and silver imo which can tend to look tacky.

You could also try red if you were feeling brave enough? Look at all the nautical stuff in the shops at the moment to find the right shade, there's loads of the whole blues/reds/whites combos to choose your inspiration from!

Best of luck and enjoy!

Lady P · 24-02-2010 11:18pm

I'd go for either gold or pink, have a dress in a similar colour and found silver awful with it. Just my opinion though!!

thefireinside · 24-02-2010 11:55pm

Yeah the silver thing isnt bowling me over... Neither is gold really, I think with both colours it can be really hit and miss! I actually have a pair of nude Faith open-toes that I hadnt considered but look pretty good with it.. Its just I think nude brings a whole new level of annoying in accessorzing further! Ill hit some shops anyway this wkend, have just a wk to get this sorted so thanks for all the help peeps