Navy and Black

Today I want to teach you how to color block with black and navy. For years the rule was black with black navy with brown. When done right Navy and black actually compliment each other quite well.

Just for the record there are multiple shades of Navy- Just look at a rack of OPI polish for a pallet example! From True Navy to almost black, to Sapphire, they all will work with the color blocking technique. I started with a Navy skirt. To be exact this is more like a “Facebook blue” or “Duke Blue” for all you sports fans. With that being said, you can hit all different shades of blue with black but considering it to be close to Navy I am acting as if it is Navy.

I added an all black lace mock-turtleneck shirt. I added a black tank underneath for the sake of my family lol!

Now to complete the color block, adding tights (optional) and a black shoe. I added a rounded toe pump to make this outfit girly and cute!

This same idea will work for men! Mix up your suits- just be smart! I’m not crazy about mixing a black blazer with Navy pants, but I am so for wearing all black (shirt, pants, shoes) with a navy vest and tie. In this case I would leave the suit coat home. Another option would be to do all black everything with a navy sport coat and a navy tie!