Cerulean Blue is This Season’s It Color: See How to Wear the Trend

Bold, saturated hues have made their mark recently (as bold colors are wont to do) and the trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Following in the footsteps of the Barbiecore bright pink aesthetic trend, another shade with cinematic ties, cerulean blue, is making its mark. Yes, the brilliant blue Miranda Priestly famously ranted about in The Devil Wear Prada is about to be everywhere.

You can thank runway designers and celebrities for the cerulean blue fashion comeback. Also referred to as electric blue, bright blue, aquamarine, and turquoise, this saturated shade is set to one of year’s trendiest colors. Scroll on to see how to wear the oceanic hue and options to shop the look–not a “lumpy blue sweater” in the bunch.

What Color is Cerulean?

Cerulean blue is the solid, slightly green shade of the ocean. Like a more saturated, earthy turquoise or teal, cerulean can be a bright pop of color, or a deep, luxurious jewel tone. Cerulean makes an impact, which is why we love everything from full cerulean outfits to accessorizing with cerulean to contrast neutral colors. 

How To Wear Cerulean

Cerulean might be a shade of blue, but it’s certain to make you feel happy. Wear cerulean when you want to feel powerful and sexy, or when you want to really feel yourself. Cerulean looks gorgeous against neutrals like black, white, and beige, but also works with other brights like emerald green, cherry red, and purple. 

Cerulean Blue Dress Picks

Whether it’s a formal evening look or a playful cocktail style, a dress in this blue hue can’t help but stand out. If wearing a cerulean dress doesn’t make you feel the mermaid fantasy, we don’t know what will.

Blue Taffeta Tie-Strap Maxi Dress

Perfect for a garden wedding, this tiered tie-strap maxi is breezy and elegant. And it has pockets!

Blue Sleeveless Column Maxi Dress

A sleek column silhouette is a chic way to wear cerulean as a wedding guest or formal attendee. Just add metallic accessories.

Bright Blue Cowl Neck Maxi Dress

Whether it’s for prom, a military or sorority formal, or wedding, a glam bright blue gown with a high slit is guaranteed to snag attention.

Blue Floral Mesh Bustier Mermaid Maxi Dress

In draped mesh with a bustier bodice and high slit, you’ve got a dress that’s stretchy, sultry and comfortable. So dance all night!

We want to see your cerulean outfits! Show us on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus–and head to our shop to see What’s New!

This post was originally published in August 2022 and has been updated with new content.