It’s one of the most universally flattering colors around and can look less harsh than black. But what is the best way to wear navy blue? What colors go with navy? How can you put together stylish navy outfits?
Below are some ideas for you on how to wear navy, including color palettes for you to choose from.
Reasons navy blue is such a fabulous color to wear
Here are just some of the things I love about navy:
Navy is a universal color
Unlike black, which can be harsh, it flatters the vast majority of skin tones.
It looks stylish year-round
While it’s not always in stores in great quantities all year, it looks fabulous at any time of year, whether you opt for a navy party dress at Christmas, or you wear a striped navy tee during summer.
It can be formal or casual
You could wear navy as a mother-of-the-bride in lovely lace, or you could choose a chunky navy sweater. It’s one of the most versatile colors out there!
Navy goes with every other color in your closet
If you are having one of those I-have-nothing-to-wear moments, adding more neutrals to your closet can help you get the most out of the clothes you already have.
Because it’s a classic shade, you can afford to think about navy clothes and accessories as an investment that you will keep for years.
Designers showcasing navy blue color palettes
Every season, designers always opt for at least some navy blue outfits, and this winter and fall are no exception. You’ll see that many designers decided to team navy with black for a French-chic feel.
Navy blue is always a popular color on the fashion runways, with designers for this fall opting for both lighter shades of navy, and dark navies that are very close to black.
Balenciaga – Prada – Chanel
Exactly what is navy blue?
Before moving onto some of the best navy clothes and accessories and navy outfits, let’s consider exactly what we mean by navy blue.
Navy blue was first used as a term for the specific shade of dark blue worn by the British Royal Navy.
Now, it is still used to refer to a blue color which is almost black, but you will find there are variations in shade. Some are so close to black that you would think they actually were black from a distance, while others have more blue in them.
Navy Outfits For Women: The Best Navy Pieces In Stores Now
Next time you think about adding more black to your closet, how about some navy instead?
If you don’t have any – or enough – navy in your closet, below are some of my favorite navy clothes and accessories in stores now.
Navy top
Every woman needs a great sweater to stay warm as the weather starts to cool. The Madewell sweater (below) features a stylish knot at the front. It would also look great with your white jeans for that transitional period between summer and fall.
Madewell front knot jacquard top
Navy coat
A trench coat is one of those wardrobe essentials that will always be a good investment. Rather than classic beige, you could opt for navy.
Sam Edelman belted trench coat
Navy blazer
Everyone should have a blazer in their closet, and this navy blue style is an absolute classic.
Navy pants
Rather than opting for black pants next time you choose a pair, how about navy blue? They’re just as versatile.
Navy blue dress
Rather than a little black dress, you could opt for a little navy dress. The Tahari sheath dress below features flattering ruching so is a good option if you want to hide your belly, as well as a v-neck style, and has sleeves long enough to cover your upper arms.
Navy skirt
A navy pencil skirt is another classic that will never date. Wear to the office with a blouse and pumps, for a night out with a camisole and heels or dress down with a t-shirt and sneakers.
Navy shoes
A pair of navy sandals would look beautiful for summer, or for a night out. The ankle strap sandals (below) are on-trend as well as being comfortable to walk in as they have a wide block heel.
Navy handbag
What could be more timeless than a classic hobo bag in a classic shade of navy?
Ted Baker London leather hobo bag
Other navy blue accessories
As well as a classic navy handbag, you could think about adding other beautiful navy accessories to your closet.
Nordstrom satin chiffon scarf – Ealafee wide brim fedora – Halogen buckle belt – Lily Pultizer square sunglasses – Tory Burch double wrap logo bracelet – Tory Burch bracelet watch – Grace Jun teardrop earrings – Gem Stone King pendant necklace
Colors that go with navy
So now that I’ve extolled the virtues of navy, what should you wear with your navy?
What are the colors that go with navy? What matches with navy blue.
Scroll down for some of my favorite navy color combinations.
How to choose the best navy outfits
With all the versatility offered by navy blue comes choice.
So, just how do you go about narrowing down what you will wear with your navy?
You could take a look at color palettes such as those below and then create an outfit based on your favorite. Or, just choose one of the colors you like to wear – it’s hard to get it wrong when matching colors with navy.
Black and navy together
The old adage that you shouldn’t wear navy with black is just one of those outdated rules like not wearing white shoes after Labor Day!
It can actually be a very chic combination.
It’s often a very Parisian combination to wear! To stop the two colors from looking as if they are bleeding together, use different textures, or use black as an accessory to your navy.
Psyche (above) wears navy with her black jeans and Gucci shoulder bag.
Get this similar one shoulder top, bootcut jeans, sandals and earrings to recreate her look.
Outfit1: Lyssê shirt – Nordstrom faux leather leggings – Sole Society convertible clutch – Splendid ankle strap sandal – Kendra Scott multistrand necklace
Outfit 2: Cole Haan wrap wrap coat – Tahari sheath dress – Kate Spade New York leather tote – Marc Fisher LTD pump – Kendra Scott multistrand necklace
Outfit 3: Halogen v-back top – Loveappella wide leg crop pants – Naturalizer slingback sandal – Kate Spade New York leather tote – Kate Spade New York sunglasses – Uncommon James by Kristin Cavallari layered necklace
Navy blue and white
Crisp and clean, navy and white is an incredibly chic combination.
It was, for example, chosen by many of the guests at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding.
There are plenty of beautiful navy and white options on the high street. This combination can also go beautifully with other neutrals such as tan and taupe.
Sandra (above) opts for a chic nautical style and adds a pop of red.
Recreate her outfit with this similar top, belted pants, sandals and bag.
Outfit 1: Rebecca Taylor floral & dot drape top – STS Blue high waist crop wide leg jeans – AGL ankle strap sandal – Kate Spade New York leather tote – BaubleBar hoop earrings
Outfit 2: Gibson notch collar blazer – Adelyn Rae crop jumpsuit – Charles David wedge sandal – Nordstrom crystal mesh bar clutch – Grace Jun teardrop earrings
Outfit 3: Halogen stripe sweater – FRAME skinny jeans – Bueno slingback sandal – Ted Baker London leather hobo bag – Grace Jun teardrop earrings
Photos (above) by Denton Taylor
Navy blue with neutrals
Another timeless way to wear navy is to pair the color with neutrals. These colors can also provide a great base if you want to add a pop of another color.
Navy and neutrals can be a great combination whether you are looking for a casual look or something more formal.
You could, for example, wear a beige pencil skirt and navy blouse for work, or you could look at beige or navy chinos for a casual weekend vibe.
Suzie (above) teams her navy with beige and pulls the whole look together with her metallic buttons and toe caps.
Check out this similar top, blazer, skirt, pumps, hat and necklace.
Outfit 1: Vince silk boxy top – Wit & Wisdom jeggings – Hush Puppies pump – Tory Burch leather wallet on a chain – Bocar chunky statement necklace
Outfit 2: Caslon drape knit blazer – Nordstrom signature silk top – Love, Fire print midi skirt – Splendid ankle strap sandal – Tory Burch leather wallet on a chain – Bocar long statement necklace –
Outfit 3: Sarin Mathews tunic top – 1822 Denim jeggings – Ted Baker London leather hobo bag – Bueno slingback sandal – Halogen layered necklace
Navy blue and orange
Of course, navy doesn’t have to be worn just with neutrals like black, white and taupe. It can go beautifully with so many colors. For major impact, try wearing with orange, red or yellow.
This can be an unexpected color combination but yet a classic one.
Katie (above) matches her orange coat to the orange polka dots on her navy jumpsuit.
Check out this jumpsuit from Tahari that you can wear with this similar coat, booties and sunglasses.
Outfit 1: Madewell front knot jacquard top – Sam Edelman notched collar coat – Wit & Wisdom bootcut jeans – Bella Vita bootie – Ted Baker London leather hobo bag – BaubleBar chain collar necklace
Outfit 2: Vince silk blouse – Halogen a-line skirt – Charles David wedge sandal – Longchamp tote – Grace Jun teardrop earrings
Outfit 3: Caslon drape knit blazer – Julia Jordan midi dress – Tory Burch leather wallet on a chain – Naturalizer slingback sandal
Navy with blue
Wearing navy blue with pale blue tends to be something you associate with men’s fashion.
There’s a classic combination of navy chinos and a pale blue shirt that never dates.
But, navy and pastel blue isn’t just for men to wear to work! It’s a combination which looks equally classy for women too!
Oxana (above) wears an on-trend navy crop jacket with her pale blue summer dress.
Get her look with this similar dress, blazer, sandals, hat, handbag, necklace, earrings and sunglasses.
Outfit 1: J.Crew crepe blazer – Frank & Eileen button-up shirt – Wit & Wisdom bootcut jeans – Bella Vita stretch bootie – Ted Baker London leather hobo bag – BaubleBar hoop earrings
Outfit 2: Karen Kane satin split neck blouse – Nili Lotan slim crop pants – Sperry platform sneaker – Longchamp crossbody bag – BaubleBar hoop earrings
Outfit 3: Caslon drape knit blazer – Theory rib neck silk shell – VERO MODA midi skirt – AGL ankle strap sandal – Longchamp crossbody bag – Grace Jun teardrop earrings
How to wear navy blue: with cream
As well as navy and pure white, navy and cream is another classic combination.
Katharina (above) wears her navy dress with a cream cardigan.
Steal her look with this similar dress, cardigan, pumps and crossbody bag.
Outfit 1: Caslon t-shirt – Caslon drape collar knit blazer – Tory Sport leggings – Mephisto sneaker – Longchamp travel bag
Outfit 2: Caslon turtleneck sweater – Rebecca Taylor leather pants – Bella Vita stretch bootie – Ted Baker London leather hobo bag – Grace Jun teardrop earrings
Outfit 3: Leith long cardigan – Vince Camuto tee – JEN7 by 7 For All Mankind skinny jeans – Vince low top sneaker – Longchamp crossbody bag – Halogen layered necklace
More navy capsule inspiration
Below is a past season capsule for even more inspiration. You can see that you can create timeless looks with navy blue.
Read our ultimate guide to creating a capsule wardrobe that works best for you.
How to wear navy blue: more navy outfit inspiration
Take a look at the outfits below for even more ways to wear your navy.
Deborah (above) wears her navy with black shoes and accessories.
Recreate her look with this similar dress, necklace and earrings and wear it with a pair of Birkenstock sandals.
Greetje (above) shows how beautifully navy and white can go together.
Recreate her look with this similar blouse, chiffon skirt and pumps.
Nadine (above) shows off another beautiful color combination – navy and emerald green.
Check out this similar jacket, jeans, sweater, blue shirt, flats, handbag, necklace, fedora and sunglasses.
Tanasha (above) opts for a very classic color combination of navy, white and red.
Check out this similar navy polka dot dress, shirt, handbag and earrings.
Beth (above) wears her navy casually with white.
Recreate her outfit with this similar sweater, jogger pants, denim jacket and sneakers.
Sabina (above) chooses tan shoes and a pale pink blouse with her navy cropped pants.
Check out this blouse that you can wear with this similar pair of wide leg pants, pumps, crossbody bag and sunglasses.
Patricia (above) shows that navy also goes beautifully with red.
Check out these skirts from WDPL and Dare2BStylish. Also get this similar sweater, belt and pumps.
Gisele (above) wears her navy with tan accessories.
Complete her look with this similar dress, belt, handbag and pumps.
Jacqueline (above) shows how to pair different shades of blue, as well as a pop of leopard print.
Recreate her outfit with this similar dress, blazer and flats.
Do you know how to wear navy blue? What are your favorite navy blue combinations?
Continue reading:
- The Ultimate Checklist Of Wardrobe Essentials: Which 28 Essential Pieces Do You Need In Your Closet?
- A Capsule Wardrobe For The Classic Style Personality
- How To Wear Gray: Color Palettes And Ensembles For You To Choose From!
Like this article on how to wear navy blue? Save it on Pinterest!
Feature image by Oxana
The post How to wear navy: Color palettes and styles for you to choose from appeared first on 40+ Style.
from 40+ Style https://ift.tt/2WPMeTL
0 Comments