Hi there. I am planning my wardrobe for my trip to Paris. I am comfortable combining black and brown....any thoughts for combining navy blue and black? Thanks so much,
Laura
I approach combining black and navy blue the same way I do black and brown. For both combinations, the key is making it look intentional. I try to repeat one of the colors at least twice in an outfit. For example, if I’m wearing a navy skirt and black top, I’ll also wear black shoes. Even better, but perhaps a little too matchy for some people’s taste, I’ll repeat both colors twice: navy blouse, black belt, navy skirt, black shoes.
The easiest way to introduce a black/navy combination into your outfit rotation is to start with an item of clothing that already combines these colors. I have a navy skirt with black stripes and black lace trim, a navy bolero with a black collar, and a tartan skirt with a dark (almost navy blue) and black in the pattern. These easily lend themselves to the creation of black and blue ensembles. (For brown and black combinations, a leopard print is a great way to tie the two colors together.)
Black and navy can be a rather dark combination, so I like to add a pop of color. Yellow is my favorite accent for black and navy, but I also like orange and bright pink.
The following photos are of a few of my outfits combining black and navy.
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If you like, you can just take me along on your trip to be your personal stylist.
6 comments:
Thanks for the great tips on combining black and navy. I love your ideas and admire your sense of style. After agonizing over what to pack for the trip to Paris for many days, I wish I could bring you along as my personal stylist! Laura
I love how you combine black and navy, I really do. Using these tips, I shall soon attempt to combine said colors. Thank you!
Two of my favorite colors, black and navy. I like dressing black & blue.
Holy cow - I love how you transformed that Forever 21 jacket with the Burlington Coat Factory brooch -- brilliant!
Wow, I love those combos. And just a few days ago I was feeling guilty for wearing black shoes with a navy dress
you can often purchase an accessory which combines the two colours - I have lots of luck with silk scarves.
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