Why We Love Cobalt Blue Dresses For Spring and Summer

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Cobalt blue is one of this year’s hottest colors for spring and summer. We’re not really surprised — this bright blue hue can easily transition from day to night and from street to ballroom!

Visibly pregnant Blake Lively leaves her hotel in a cobalt blue Cushnie Et Ochs dressVisibly pregnant Blake Lively leaves her hotel in a cobalt blue Cushnie Et Ochs dress to go to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on June 20, 2016

And because it’s already summer, we picked out dresses that look and feel like summer is here to stay!

Blue cobalt is one of this year's hottest colors for spring and summerBlue cobalt is one of this year’s hottest colors for spring and summer

Here are some of our favorites from Nordstrom and Shopbop:

1. Ella Moss Celeste Dress, $248

You can take this darling Celeste dress by Ella Moss to a wedding, to a first date, or to a music festival paired with big sunnies and worn-out boots.

Royal blue Ella Moss mini dress in a mix of delicate materialsRoyal blue Ella Moss mini dress in a mix of delicate materials

2. BCBGMAXAZRIA Ellena Dress, $208.60

We love how the floral embroidery helps create a slimming and waist-defining effect on this Ellena dress. This would work for all athletic/straight-body types out there.

Larkspur blue curve-conforming knit dress from BCBGMAXAZRIALarkspur blue curve-conforming knit dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA

As pretty as this Pency creation is on the model, I don’t think I have the heart to wear this! How about you?

3. Pencey Grecian Dress, $264

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4. Sauce Party Dress, $108

As futuristic as the following dress looks, it is also a bit confusing. The back of the dress looks like it should be the front, don’t you think?

Blue curve-conforming jersey dress from SauceBlue curve-conforming jersey dress from Sauce

5. Reem Acra Lace Cocktail Dress, $2,250

I love everything about this Reem Acra dress — from the nude lining to the scalloped v-neck to the delicate blue lace. Oh, if only I could afford this dress! By the way, this style also comes in black and sultry red.

Reem Acra puts a fresh, sexy twist on a slim royal blue cocktail dress, cutting the feminine silhouette from an exquisite blend of mesh and laceReem Acra puts a fresh, sexy twist on a slim royal blue cocktail dress, cutting the feminine silhouette from an exquisite blend of mesh and lace

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