Bell Style Guide

Blues of all shades have featured heavily in this year’s Spring Summer collections on the catwalk. From denim to indigo to paler blues, you can’t go far wrong! Elle Canada said of the Spring Summer 2021 collections;

“Even the most demure shapes – dresses, kimonos, fitted jackets – have got the blues this summer. Ditch the double denim for triple, because this season, more is more.”

To stay on trend this year, go for head-to-toe blue looks, combining different shades to add depth into the outfit. Bell of the Borders is a great tartan to mix in with a solid blue for a summery look. Pair a

Clan Bell Mini Kilt Outfit

I also love a pale blue when paired with white for a really fresh look that leaves the dreich winter months far behind. Combining your blues with white and other pops of bright colours will keep your outfits interesting if you’re like me and prefer to stay away from a monochrome look!

If you’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a few summer weddings, pair a Bell of the Borders bolero jacket over asolid blue dress. This a beautiful monochrome option, but to brighten up your outfit and make a statement, pick one of the colours from the tartan such as the yellow or red for your dress instead. Add some tartan heels and a hat or fascinator the same colour as your dress for a unique and stunning outfit! This is a timeless and elegant look but has the added benefit of being practical if the weather cools in the evening.

For the gentlemen, a suit jacket in the Bell of the Borders tartan paired with navy suit trousers will give you eye catching workwear that can then be worn straight to after-work drinks. Add a solid blue tie and Bell of the Borders cufflinks to elevate your look and bring the different colours together.

Your tartan jacket is brilliantly versatile too! For a more casual menswear look, combine your Bell of the Borders suit jacket with a blue sweater and denim jeans. Add some tartan boots for heading out to an informal dinner in style.

Vogue’s tips for the calming shades of blue seen this season are to “pair it with greige, silver and butter white…For a cooler, more sophisticated effect”. So, if staying at the height of fashion is your aim in summer, switch out your blue denim jeans for white and add a casual pale blue shoe with your tartan jacket and sweater!