Monday January 26th, 2026
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Monochrome Monday: The Pale Blue Edition

Pale Blue is the calm, cool shade quietly replacing neutrals this season, turning outfits into a breath of fresh air.

Farah Awadallah

Monochrome Monday: The Pale Blue Edition

Pale Blue has very good manners across this list, which is exactly why it works. It turns up polished at Amina Muaddi, where a crystal-embellished pump does what it came to do after dark, then slides straight into Alaïa’s Le Teckel - slim, tucked under the arm. On the clothing front, Khaite keeps things disciplined with a fitted dress that lets the cut speak for itself, while Noon by Noor takes it into tailoring that feels crisp and considered.

Then it loosens its grip a little. Nafsi Skourti gives Pale Blue room to move with a scarf-style top, while Onori the Labeland Cult Mia carry it into dresses that work just as well in daylight as they do once the evening stretches out. It lands, sensibly, at Nóra, where a matching knit set makes the case for looking put together without overthinking it. Across the edit, Pale Blue stays easy, reliable, and quietly effective - the sort of colour that keeps getting invited back.

Here’s how to wear it now.

Amina Muaddi | Charlotte 95 Crystal-Embellished Pumps

Amina Muaddi gives Pale Blue a nightlife storyline. The Charlotte 95 pumps pair a clean, sculpted silhouette with crystal embellishment that catches light at every step. The colour keeps them soft, the heel keeps them serious.

Alaïa | Le Teckel Bag

Le Teckel treats Pale Blue as a precise line. The elongated, slim shape tucks neatly under the arm, turning the colour into something almost graphic. It’s small, structured and quietly sharp, the kind of bag that slips into both suiting and slip dresses without asking for attention yet somehow always getting it.

Khaite | Candita Dress

Khaite’s Candita Dress gives cornflower blue a grown-up narrative. Cut close to the body with clean lines and a fluid fall, it feels like the easiest possible answer to “what do I wear” on days that move from desk to dinner. The shade keeps it soft and fresh, while the shape holds its own with nothing more than a pair of heels and a bracelet.

Noon by Noor | Pop Jacket

Noon by Noor’s Pop Jacket is Pale Blue in tailoring mode. The cut is sharp, the colour is soft, and together they make a piece that can sit over everything from wide-leg trousers to knit dresses.

Nafsi Skourti | Scarf Top

Nafsi Skourti’s scarf top lets Pale Blue drape. The cut mimics a tied scarf—fluid, asymmetric, and a little bit flirty—so the colour moves every time you do.

Onori the Label | Aurora Sky Dress

Onori’s Aurora Sky Dress was practically named for this brief. Pale blue runs through the dress like early-morning light, with a silhouette that feels easy but intentional.

Cult Mia | Jasmine Dress

The Jasmine Dress at Cult Mia takes Pale Blue into full-occasion mode. Think soft fabric, subtle movement and a shape that belongs at rooftop dinners, weddings by the water or any event with a camera nearby. The colour keeps it modern and fresh; the silhouette does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Nóra | Alessia Knit Set

Nóra’s Alessia Knit Set is Pale Blue as loungewear-adjacent polish. Matching knit separates mean you’re essentially wearing the comfiest thing in your wardrobe while looking completely put together. Worn as a set, it’s a complete monochrome moment. Split the pieces and you suddenly have a pale blue knit that works with denim, and a skirt or pants that anchor the rest of your closet.