In an earlier post, I talked about how navy is my black for the simple reason that navy just goes better with my coloring.  Well, wouldn’t you know it: after all of these years, I somehow managed to buy a black dress this fall!  Let’s be clear, though: it works on me because it is mesh and because it has a blue lining underneath it.  I guess you could say this is MY version of an LBD.

After I bought the dress, I noticed that lots of stores and designers were showing black and navy together.  Take a look:

Elie Tahara @neimanmarcus.com

Risto @neimanmarcus.com

Alice & Olivia @saksfifthavenue.com

The combination of navy/blue and black works for several reasons:

• The two colors are close enough to look good together –  in almost any shade of the two
• Navy and black are associated with being formal
• Both are classic, timeless colors
• Navy and black are season-less and therefore versatile
• The colors not only go well together, but adding neutrals, mesh, or bling provides even more options

Given that I don’t own black clothing, I felt lucky when my friend gave me a black clutch for my birthday this summer – how did she know I needed it to go with the dress?  As for shoes: well, I did mention that navy and black go together, meaning, I own at least one pair of black shoes.  I am good to go!

Do you like navy and black together?

(Dress: John + Jenn; Necklace: Joe Fresh; Bracelet: Myka; Clutch: Ted Baker)