Blues from barely-there pastel to deep, dark navy are trending, especially bright turquoise hues. This OGIO Ladies Pulse Dolman Tee comes in four colors (shown in electric blue) and sizes XS-4X. Made of breathable 100% polyester with stay-cool wicking technology. SanMar / PPAI 110788, S16 / www.sanmar.com This unisex Pack-N-Go Pullover comes in 16 colors, including four shades of blue (shown in Carolina blue). The lightweight, water-resistant jacket folds into its own front pouch pocket with zipper closure and self-fabric loop for easy packing on the go. Charles River Apparel / PPAI 111644, S10 /www.charlesriverapparel.com Essentials | In Style 2. Dive In The Deep End With Blue Hues LaPlaca also notes that aquamarine, a bold shade between green and blue, made a splash in spring/ summer collections: “I can confidently say that there’s a new bold It color in town, and it couldn’t be any fresher,” she writes. “Shades of aqua, turquoise, and cerulean are quickly gaining traction.” A perennial classic, denim has surged in popularity in the past year, and a selection of blues provides denim-like options for T-shirts and other garments. Glam.com’s Zoe Nolz reports that shades of blue dominated spring 2023 collections, from “unconventional denim ensembles, ultra-light blue pieces, and even a couple of brighter blue hues” from Burberry to “bold cobalt blue outfits” from Christian Siriano. “Therefore, the hue won’t be limited to a single tint, shade, or saturation in spring 2023,” she writes, “light, bright, dark, denim, and subtle blues should all be trendy.” Richmond agrees: “You really can’t go wrong with a shade of blue.” Electric Blue Lemonade BLUE Carolina Blue BLUE 18 • APRIL 2023 • PPAI
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