"Glass Slipper Blue" is the Colour of the Summer—Just Ask Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively

Blake Lively wears a glass slipper blue dress.

(Image credit: Getty, @victoriabeckham, Reformation)

published 29 April 2025

Balmy days and long, warmer evenings are finally our reality, and I’m embracing this golden stretch of the calendar by devoting some time to perfecting my summer capsule wardrobe.

After months of heavy layers and muted tones, the moment has finally arrived to welcome back the elegant cuts and pretty shades that felt too summer-ready over the past nine months. Brimming with intent, I’ve been gathering new-season styling inspiration, and this week I've landed upon something particularly special. Spotted within hours of each other, Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively stepped out in gorgeous dresses in the "glass slipper blue" colour trend, and now I know I won't be far behind.

Victoria Beckham wears a blue dress with blue heels.

Attending an event in Dubai, Beckham wore a form-fitting dress in a cool-toned oceanic shade complete with an iridescent finish, which she paired with tonal strappy sandals in the same ethereal hue. An enchanting colour with a calm, romantic energy, this soft shade is imbued with a gentle charm that adds dimension without overwhelming an outfit. With its icy nature, the delicate shade is akin to that of a thickly cut piece of blue-tinted glass, hence its name.

Later that same day, Lively followed suit in a floaty and romantic Tamara Ralph gown, complete with cut-out detailing and a softly flowing skirt in a similarly luminous hue. A softer, calmer alternative to the pop-of-red colour trend that dominated the warmer months last year, this pared-back hue retains all of the intrigue, with a wearable and uplifting energy.

Inspired to channel the magic, I've tracked down the shade's most elegant dresses that have caught my eye this season. Read on to shop the most beautiful glass-slipper blue dresses for summer below.

SHOP GLASS-SLIPPER BLUE DRESSES:

Reformation

Oren Silk Dress in Mineral

This elegant silk dress also comes in six other shades.

Anthropologie

The Lily One-Shoulder Satin Maxi Slip Dress in Light Blue

I'm banking this for wedding season.

Rixo

Sandrine Floral Jacquard Midi Dress

Rixo's bias-cut dresses are a fashion person's favourite.

Rotate

Alberty Floral-Appliqué Mesh Gown

This elegant gown is perfect for high-summer styling.

Ghost

Willow Satin Maxi Dress in Light Blue

Style with tonal heels for a Beckham-approved take.

Nobody's Child

Soft Blue One Shoulder Midi Skylar Dress

I can't see this staying in stock for long.

Whistles

Pale Blue Mila Square Neck Maxi Dress

Square-neck dresses offer a more unexpected silhouette.

Significant Other

Ice Blue Lucile Bias Satin Maxi Dress

This icy-blue shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe of muted shades.

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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.