Olandria, Tobe, and Veekee James showcasing different ways to wear blue.
Did anyone say blue? Because apparently, one shade was not enough. Blue has been popping up everywhere from high-level panel appearances to Milan and London Fashion Week, and we are seeing it in some very different forms. Tailored suits, graphic bodysuits, giant trousers, pleats, crystals: there is a lot happening in the blue department right now, leaving no doubt that blue is a stylish colour for almost any occasion.
Veekee James made a strong case for how to wear a royal blue suit at OPay’s live town hall event. Her version came with structured satin lapels, wide-leg trousers and crystal-embellished cuffs, giving the classic suit plenty of fashion detail to work with. She paired it with a half-up topknot, clean jewellery and pointed heels, keeping the accessories from competing with the suit.
If your idea of a blue suit is still something you would wear to the office with a white shirt underneath, Veekee’s look offers a different route on how to style a royal blue suit. Skip the predictable styling and let the suit have some shape. Wide-leg trousers immediately change the proportions, satin lapels give the tailoring a dressier finish, and a few carefully chosen accessories can take royal blue from boardroom-ready to event-ready.
Originally published by Bella Naija.