This ensemble was inspired by a client who didn’t think she’d like the combination but ended up loving it because the cobalt brightens grey and black. I’ve created a few renditions to get you started, but think of combining grey and black with cobalt in any way at all. 

Black Bottoms, Grey Topper & Cobalt Top

Combine black jeans, pants or skirt with a cobalt top and grey cardigan, jacket, vest or coat. Finish off the look with black footwear and a bag that works with the palette of the outfit. The example on the left with the black jeans and two-toned cardi is almost the exact combination that won my client over. 

Grey Bottoms, Black Topper & Cobalt Bag 

Combine a grey skirt with a black top and topper, and finish off the look with a cobalt bag. I’ve chosen a marled grey skirt, a black windowpane blouse to create a pattern-mixed effect, and topped the look off with a black poncho. Black shoes and blue bag finish off the outfit. Add jewellery, eyewear and watch as desired. 

I’ve added cobalt trousers – feel free to make it a skirt – into the mix to create a cobalt column of colour. Or match it with a black top and grey topper. A cobalt sheath dress is fab with a grey or black wrap and silver pumps. The combinations are endless.