Blue Masquerade Masks

Black, silver and white are the easiest partners, and gold works where the mask already carries gold detailing. Blue also sits well with a dark suit, which makes it a common choice for men who want something other than black. Keep the rest of the outfit simple so the colour of the mask reads.

The current range runs from bright aqua through to royal blue, across painted Venetian designs, glitter finishes and metal filigree masks set with blue crystals. Shades vary between styles, so compare a few product photographs if you are trying to match a particular dress, tie or pocket square.

Most blue masks here are half masks and eye masks, which sit above the mouth so you can eat, drink and talk through the evening. That suits a ball, a formal or a wedding. A larger Venetian shape gives more presence if the night is costume-led rather than black tie.

Blue works at both. A metal filigree mask set with blue crystals reads as formal under evening lighting, while a lighter aqua Venetian design suits a daytime or garden celebration. For a black tie ball, keep the shape close to the face and let the crystal detailing carry the interest.

Laser-cut metal filigree with crystal detailing, authentic leather in a pearlescent finish, and painted Venetian bases, with glitter over a shaped base on a couple of designs. Each product page sets out what that individual mask is made from, which is worth checking if you want something light.