As Marie Claire reported back in January, "cool blue" is a new neutral for 2026
Issa Rae Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Issa Rae is stunning, and this look fits the theme...it's just really simple
The appropriateness for white tie relies on the gowns expansive silhouette, premium fabric (like heavy silk or velvet), and the level of formality in your accessories, rather than the color itself
Semi-Formal attire lies between the more grandiose formalities of black-tie and cocktail
What I love about a great LBD, is that you can wear any color accents you want, any jewelry you want and the possibilities are endless
Build a salad with any of these ingredients: Almonds, pepitas or sunflower seeds Bell peppers Carrots, shaved or thinly sliced Cooked chickpeas or lentils Cucumber Feta or goat cheese Fresh, leafy greensincluding butter lettuce, baby gem, romaine and spring greens Red onion Snow peas or snap peas Tomatoes Radishes You can also use this dressing as a veggie dip for any of the above suggestions