If you’ve been keeping up with our fashion content, you’ll know that we’ve been screaming about the cobalt blue color since at least February. From being the statement shade for winter knitwear to drawstring trousers for spring, it’s also slipped into our summer wardrobes, be it in the form of stitched mule sandals or crochet ballet flats.
Of course, there’s a reason for this: The color appeared on the spring/summer 2026 runways of the likes of Victoria Beckham, Loewe, Jil Sander, Chanel, and more—which meant the first couple of months of this year saw both Bella Hadid and Amelia Gray rep the hue out and about. In short, these It Girls sealed the deal and confirmed cobalt blue was to be the shade of the year, not just the season.
And despite being such a maximalist color, there are so many ways to style it. While we’re not pining for the colder months just yet, a knitted cobalt blue cardigan and jeans make for the perfect casual look. Or an asymmetric skort in the color would be ideal for spring. For those cool summer evenings, it’s all about pleated balloon trousers with a simple white fitted tee. And as we filter into fall, colorblock in a cinched column dress.
For those already planning their September and October wardrobes, we’ve found just the staple to add to the rotation. Nordstrom Rack has a chic Calvin Klein dress in this exact shade, and at just $40—nearly 40% off right now—it’s the kind of versatile piece you’ll reach for again and again. The sleeveless design, classic jewel neckline, cinched waist, and shape-hugging silhouette give it a polished look that can easily take you from day to night.
Keep scrolling for some of our other cobalt blue products that will see you through both summer and fall:
Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.
