Nowadays it’s pretty easy and not uncommon to break the classic fashion rules (i.e. no white after Labor Day, no tights with open-toed shoes, don’t mix black with navy blue or brown, don’t mix patterns). Lauren and I frequently break the no navy blue with black rule. For some reason the tones of black with dark blue seem to work and I have no qualms wearing them side by side:
H&M navy blue wrap dress, Ann Taylor shrug, Nine West sandals.
I wore this outfit to work the other day since I needed to wear practical shoes, which in my case just means a shoe without a heel. Nothing goes better with navy blue than khaki and gold.
I layered these two necklaces all the time. They’re perfect complimentary lengths. I just wish I had two like these in silver. Another classic fashion rule is to take one accessory off before leaving the house. I do the reverse and usually end up with better results.
I love black and navy together
Hi there-great colour combos, a perfect summer to fall outfit!!
That looks lovely, navy and black does go well together:)
The thing too about breaking classic fashion rules is doing so with aplomb: as evidenced in these pics. The rules exist to keep folks who don’t give much thought to fashion some easy to remember guidelines. The thinking woman’s fashionista gets to do as she pleases.
KitCath, you know why we were navy and black together? Because Holly Golightly wears that black dress and navy blue hat when she goes to Sing-Sing- and Audrey/Holly can do no wrong 😉 You look gorgeous!
You look great, Cath! I am a big fan of mixing black and navy and also mixing black and brown. Breaking fashion rules is so much better than following them!
I am the same, I don’t believe in fashion rules and love black and navy together and I adore clashing colours! Pretty necklaces, I love layering mine too! I have a similar problem and have wayy more gold toned jewellery than silver!
I love it. fabulous with gold and khaki!
Oh, me too. It’s subtle but really sophisticated. I can’t imagine why it was against the rules to begin with!
Is it bad that I didn’t know black and navy weren’t supposed to go together? And I thought layers of necklaces and jewelry were a girl’s birthright
ps. those warrior shoes are pretty comfy, although they don’t have much in the way of arch support, but for like 8 dollars, I can’t really complain. If you guys want a pair, let me know, it’s easy enough to send them out.
perfect outfit! and the necklaces are fab 2. i love to layer my necklaces as well.
Fabulous! Love how the draping is mirrored in the shrug and dress.
I love breaking all the rules. It sort of reminds me of the title of that book for managing work and people: “First, Break All the Rules.” I think that mantra can really apply to anything.
If it doesn’t look right, it doesn’t look right.
Thankfully, it DOES look very right. To hell with antiquated fashion rules created by snooty old men from Europe and women who believed the female’s place was in the home or as an accessory on the arm of a well-dressed man.
I love the gold layered necklaces. It’s not overdone, so the “take off one accessory rule” does not apply here.
Love! Great post to come back to the blogosphere to.
these days, more is more when it comes to accessories
Oh I totally agree! I love Navy and black together.LOVE LOVE LOVE.
Love drapey wrap dresses and those necklaces are perfect!
Love your shrug! you could pair it with anything!
I’ve always loved black and blue together – who cares what people say! You go girl!
Hi girls! Long time no talk! You look gorgeous. I’ve always loved the black and blue combo. It just seems tough but sofisticated.
the draping in that dress is gorgeous!! Love the necklace as well 🙂
black and navy look so nice together it seems a shame to keep them seperated. And the little hint of gold compliments it nicely. What a sophisticated color scheme!
I like your attitude toward accessories! Not to mention the black and brown, black and navy. They work wonderfully.
I do it too.I love the combo! You look great.this is such a pretty look!
I like black and navy together too! And your outfit is beautiful, very classy!
i love the navy + black look!!
I love the drapey + drapey and I agree that navy + black is a winning color combo.
O that’s exactly my description of a “practical shoe” too! The navy-black rule is so weird. I have no problem with it and it looks great here!
its an amazing dress. and you have to had looked the most chic! this dress really looks great on you.
I like the Phi Beta Kappa pendant!