Do want to know what to wear with navy blue clothes? This easy guide will teach you the best colors to wear with navy blue and the perfect ways to style them.
What to wear with navy blue? This question certainly tops the list concerning today’s great mysteries of fashion.
Navy blue is one of the most elusive colors to style, although it falls into the list of neutral colors. Often considered a color reserved for business attire and uniforms, navy blue has sadly not earned the recognition in the fashion world (or our closets) that it deserves.
This article delightfully debunks the myths and uncertainty surrounding this beautiful color, which has become one of my favorite colors to wear these days.
You will learn the most stylish colors to wear with navy blue and how to style them to look your best. These simple tips guarantee you won’t make any more fashion mistakes when wearing this color again!
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What To Wear With Navy
What Colors Go With Navy Blue Pants?
BLACK, Black, And More Black
Yes, we’re addressing the most controversial color to wear with navy blue first. Black. Why is there so much controversy between these two colors anyway?
There are certain fashion rules we hear in our youth and they stick (and basically dictate the rest of our lives or at least until some mid-life crisis occurs).
“You can’t wear navy blue with black.”
I don’t remember who spoke those words to me as a teenager, but a voice in my head didn’t let me forget them whenever I considered wearing or purchasing navy blue clothes. I realized later in life that there is no truth to that statement.
We only have to go outside and see the proof that navy blue and black make the perfect combination. In nature, a silhouette of trees against a midnight sky showcases the mystery and beauty of these colors. A cityscape against a dark sky is equally as beautiful. A killer whale jumping out of a deep blue sea is also breathtaking in feat and in the beauty of these simple colors.
City-chic or smart casual is the perfect aesthetic to style navy blue with black.
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Navy Blue With Black Outfit Ideas
- Navy cashmere jumper belted with a black midi skirt and black boots
- Fitted black top with cropped navy blue trousers and a navy blue heel
- Navy blue blazer and jeans with a black fitted turtleneck
- Black shirt and pants with a navy blazer or navy blue wool coat
- Navy blue dress with all-black accessories such as tights and over-the-knee boots
- Navy blue linen trousers, navy blue linen shirt, black fitted tank layered underneath, black strappy sandals
Navy Blue Outfit Ideas
White And Ivory
White is the most classic pairing for what to wear with navy blue because of the nautical aesthetic, a style found on hot summer days or in many beach houses (or themed powder rooms).
Navy blue paired with white or ivory is the perfect color combination for daytime looks and can be styled year-round (not just in summer). Accessorize with shoes, belts, and bags in camel or beige.
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- Classic striped marinière shirt with dark blue trousers or pencil jeans
- Navy blue silk button-down with white wide-leg cropped jeans and pointy-toe ballet flats
- White jeans and a white top with a navy blue blazer
- White/ivory chunky sweater with slim navy trousers
- White collared shirt with a navy vest over blue jeans
What Matches With Navy Blue?
Blue TONAL COLORS
What used to be known as monochromatic dressing is now known as tonal dressing. Tonal dressing is where you style head-to-toe with one color or multiple shades of the same color, including or excluding accessories.
When tonal dressing is done correctly, the colors blend well together and a budget outfit can look expensive.
Opt for two shades of blue for your main outfit and a potential third shade of blue in an accessory. Stick with darker colors on top and lighter colors on the bottom (or vice-versa) if you’re unsure how to style. Throw in a matching scarf, belt, or handbag to really elevate your look (and wow the crowd).
Don’t forget your nails, if that’s your thing. I always receive compliments when my nail polish matches my outfit.
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Navy blue outfits for ladies in blue tonal colors
- Navy blue top and skirt with navy knee-high boots
- Navy blue turtleneck and dark blue jeans with a deep blue wool coat or blazer
- Chambray shirt with navy trousers
- Light blue jacket with a light blue feminine top with navy pants and navy heels (mastered here by the Princess of Wales!)
- Medium blue roll-neck jumper with a navy satin midi skirt
What Color Shoes To Wear With Navy Blue Dress?
Camel, Of Course
The color camel is what enticed me to start wearing navy blue outside of the business casual office.
Navy blue pairs exceptionally well with gold hardware. Because camel has gold (or yellow-gold) undertones in it, the color similarly pairs nicely with navy blue. Camel is versatile enough to pair with many other colors, making it a smart choice for timeless investment purchases such as coats, blazers, bags, and shoes and smaller accessories like belts, hats, and scarves.
If you don’t already own a pair of camel shoes in a heel or ballet flat, please add it to your wishlist.
Camel outfits to wear with navy blue
- Navy blue sweater dress with a long wool coat in camel
- Navy blue top with a suede camel skirt
- Navy blue blazer over a navy silk cami with camel leather pants
- Navy blue shirtdress with camel cardigan and camel ballet flats
- Camel suede jacket with a feminine camel top and navy blue trousers or dark denim jeans
What Colors Match With Dark Blue Clothes?
Medium Green And Dark Green
We only need to look to the quintessential black watch tartan, to see that green looks fantastic paired with navy blue (and black!). Both the Princess of Wales and Megan Markle have been seen wearing this color combination.
If you aren’t a fan of plaid, no worries, as these colors can be color-blocked as well. Look at the wonderful pairings of blue and green in nature, and the male peacock for example.
Navy and green can be paired together for daytime or evening looks. Darker green with navy is perfect for evening attire while medium green and navy are perfect for daytime looks.
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Medium/dark green outfits to wear with navy blue
- Fitted dark green sweater with navy blue trousers
- Black watch dress with a navy blue wool coat
- Emerald green satin shirt with a navy pencil skirt
- Navy turtleneck under matching dark green suit separates
- Black watch jacket with a collared shirt and dark blue jeans
What’s your favorite color to wear with navy? Comment below!
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I love white, light blue, or red!
Hi Jo,
I enjoy those colors too…or styling them all together. There’s so many combinations that look great with navy, I think it is really about finding your favorites that you look best in. Thanks for reading!
Laura
Mijn favoriete kleur bij marineblauw is roze, en dat kunnen vele verschillende rozetinten zijn…
Margot,
Zo interessant… Ik was in mijn hoofd wat marineblauwe en roze outfits aan het plannen terwijl ik de andere nacht in slaap viel! Bedankt voor het lezen.
~ Laura
Camel is a great color with navy or black because of it’s gold under tones, which makes “gold” the perfect color for each. Also, I like pink and rose colors with navy. You managed to get me thinking of every color including burgandy.
Kathleen,
Navy with pink and rose, something one of the other readers also mentioned (different shades of pink), is my next combo to start styling. Navy is really so versatile, and a great way to soften from typical black. Thanks for reading!
~Laura
I like wearing gray with navy.
Dorette,
I’m not sure I’ve styled with gray yet, since being able to wear it again with my cool-toned hair…I have a knit polo top in light gray that would look great with a pair of navy trousers I picked up a few months ago. Thanks for the idea and thanks for reading!
Teal is one of my go-to colors with Navy (which I wear often)
A teal blazer with a navy “column” (navy pant/top) is a favorite outfit for day wear.
Carolyn,
I love teal and your outfit idea is so good. Contrasting something bold against the subdued navy. I’m going to try this one! Thanks <3