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Clean, crisp blue brings an instant blast of summer to your wardrobe. Not just any blue. This season, it’s all about bold, saturated statement color. Go cool and classic by wearing blue with white, give navy some edge by pairing it with black, or mix different shades of blue as in Paul Smith’s boyish suit.

For guys, Bottega Veneta ups the wow factor with a relaxed cotton suit (wearing the pieces as separates is always an option). If you want to tone it down a little, put on the Miles Davis masterpiece “Kind of Blue,” and kick back and enjoy the summer.

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The fashions:

J.Crew jelly bow flats at

jcrew.com

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Bottega Veneta’selectric blue suit at

bottegaveneta.com

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Christopher Kane’s floral brocade skirt at

net-a-porter.com

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Paul Smith’s cropped menswear inspired pants and cobalt jacket at

paulsmith.co.uk

for stores.

Bottega Veneta braided leather billfold at

barneys.com

.

Michael KorsDrake chronograph watch at

michaelkors.com

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