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.
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28 Responses to “Black + Navy + Khaki =”
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Annie Spandex Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 12:57 amI love black and navy together..
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Sharon Rose Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 2:55 amHi there-great colour combos, a perfect summer to fall outfit!!
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Sher Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 4:26 amThat looks lovely, navy and black does go well together:)
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EmilyKennedy Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 6:42 amThe 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.
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AsianCajuns (Lauren) Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 8:29 amKitCath, 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![Reply]
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Ashley Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 8:34 amYou 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!
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Winnie Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 9:05 amI 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!
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...love Maegan Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 9:53 amI love it. fabulous with gold and khaki!
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ambika Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:50 amOh, me too. It’s subtle but really sophisticated. I can’t imagine why it was against the rules to begin with!
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greenjeans Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:08 amIs 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…
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anh Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:35 amperfect outfit! and the necklaces are fab 2. i love to layer my necklaces as well.
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Sally Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:46 amFabulous! Love how the draping is mirrored in the shrug and dress.
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Maeko Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 12:08 pmI 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.
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erin Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 12:46 pmthese days, more is more when it comes to accessories
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Linda Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 1:37 pmOh I totally agree! I love Navy and black together…LOVE LOVE LOVE.
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Ela Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 3:05 pmLove drapey wrap dresses and those necklaces are perfect!
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tokyostargirl Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 3:22 pmLove your shrug! you could pair it with anything!
I’ve always loved black and blue together – who cares what people say! You go girl![Reply]
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Ace Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 3:35 pmHi girls! Long time no talk! You look gorgeous. I’ve always loved the black and blue combo. It just seems tough but sofisticated.
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tanya Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 4:18 pmthe draping in that dress is gorgeous!! Love the necklace as well
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indigotangerine Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 7:29 pmblack 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!
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Marilyn Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:08 amI like your attitude toward accessories! Not to mention the black and brown, black and navy. They work wonderfully.
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hanako66 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pmI do it too…I love the combo! You look great…this is such a pretty look!
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Fashion Pix Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 4:25 pmI like black and navy together too! And your outfit is beautiful, very classy!
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koko Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 2:55 ami love the navy + black look!!
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Jinah Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 8:26 pmI love the drapey + drapey and I agree that navy + black is a winning color combo.
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ondressingup Says:
September 13th, 2009 at 4:22 amO 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!
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ediot Says:
September 13th, 2009 at 10:52 amits an amazing dress. and you have to had looked the most chic! this dress really looks great on you.
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Curtis Chambers Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pmI like the Phi Beta Kappa pendant!
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