If you hadn't noticed, blue is hotting up to be one of the biggest colours of 2026. The colour has popped up all over the high street, the Autumn/Winter 2026 shows thus far, and at last night's Super Bowl Half Time Show courtesy of Lady Gaga.
For her cameo during Bad Bunny's powerful performance, Mother Monster wore a pleated, powder blue gown by New York-based label Luar. Accented by pillar-box red shoes and a matching flower corsage, this look is going to be high on our wedding guest outfit moodboard come the Spring/Summer season.
But don't wait until then to tap into the pastel colour trend. If you don't have access to custom created gowns, then check out this midi skirt from Zara which comes in at under £40. The pleated design could easily be worn with boots, tights and a chunky knitted jumper until the weather gets warmer.
And when it does, just add a lightweight tee and sandals. She's versatile!
Rebecca Jane Hill is the Senior Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She has previously contributed to publications including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29, The Face, Glamour and Stylist. She started her own magazine, Sister, in 2012 whilst at university. Focused around feminism, fashion and culture, it went on to produce 12 globally stocked print issues, as well as countless events and partnerships. She closed the magazine in 2023.
Rebecca has been an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion since 2018, where she teaches on the Fashion Journalism course. She is a passionate second-hand shopper and is constantly on the lookout for new design talent.
