Black is the new navy and navy is the new black. At least in my world. Lately, I’ve been trying to lean away from my go-to black pieces and substitute with navy for a different twist. Everyone remembers hearing at some point or another that it is not okay to wear black and navy together. But I say, why can’t they be worn in harmony?
If Kate Hudson, Audrina Patridge and Amanda Seyfried can pull it off so flawlessly then so can I!
Really it comes down to one thing: black and navy are both considered neutral colors. So they can be mixed and matched and still look chic!
How to wear black and navy together:
1) Have at least one main piece that’s black and one main piece that’s navy. Don’t just throw on a navy accessory with a black dress. In order to mix the unmixable colors, it needs to look intentional.
2) If you want to add in accent colors, keep them neutral – cream, white and grey are all great additions. Or play with adding stripes or a pattern!
3) Make sure that the navy piece you're wearing is obviously navy, and not one of those "Is this navy or black?" things in your closet. If it’s teetering on the line, save it for an all navy day.
Need some everyday inspiration? Check out these three looks below. Pair a navy tunic with black leggings, flat boots for running errands around town in comfort and style. Toss on a black slouchy cardigan and wool beret if the weather turns chilly. Meet up with your girlfriends for dinner and drinks in dark skinny jeans, a flowy navy blouse and a black boyfriend blazer paired with oxford booties and pendant necklace. Look stunning for a date night with your husband in this navy blue and black dress from Gap paired with simple black heels and accessories.
What do you think? Could you rock this color combo?
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GORGEOUS Nicole! I’m totally gonna try to pull this off!!!!!
LOVE. considering these are two of the four colors that dominate my closet, i need to try this 🙂