https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:07:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy/page/2#post-2293039 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:18:09 +0000 jussie 2293039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, whidbeygirl: yes sometimes different shades of blue can definitely clash to my eye, but other blues go really well together so it can be worth experimenting (carefully;) ). But navy and tan or cream seems like a very safe fallback.<br /> I don’t personally love navy and black,<br /> It’s ok, but it just doesn’t seem to allow either the black or navy to really shine to their fullest.<br /> Here is a way I wore navy with another shade of blue recently. I thought it worked well, to my eyes at least it wasn’t a clash. Navy and bright turquoise I guess you could call it. It’s a combo I would do again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy/page/2#post-2293014 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:06:33 +0000 Anonymous 2293014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried to replace black with navy, but there are too many shades of navy that clash with each other. I counted about 15 different shades of navy in the newest LL Bean catalogue. At Lands End deep sea navy clashes with their other main shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy/page/2#post-2292974 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:41:04 +0000 whidbeygirl 2292974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all these ideas. I've just recently purchased a couple of navy items and have been unsure what colors they will work with. Tan pants were an obvious combo but I'm going to try some of the other suggestions. Having some trouble imagining navy and black but I suppose it depends on the shade of navy. &nbsp;Thanks for all the color ideas!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy/page/2#post-2292941 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:22:40 +0000 jussie 2292941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stagiare fash: it kind of is mind-blowing to me! It’s a colour but it’s also a nuetral? Whaaaat? How fantastic and useful.<br /> I always thought navy only really went with white or yellow for some reason. You mostly see it paired with white to be honest, and then it does get a sailor suit look…. navy is weirdly under-utilized where I live. People seem to go for black or denim jeans much more often. Navy pants are rarely seen here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292527 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:31:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2292527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn’t post my first thought, because was afraid it sounded like I was brushing this question off, but reading the comments just reinforces it, so here goes. Navy is a neutral and can be worn with anything and everything. Mind-blowing, isn’t it? I’m on a pastels kick, and recently paired my navy cords with a pale blue T-neck and pink background, but that’s me with my penchant for bringing together opposites. YMMV. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292358 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:34:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2292358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Good question! It's fun to read all these answers. I really like navy with denim in light blue or white, and cognac accessories and footwear. <br /></div><div>And your comment made me think, just avoid wearing wing-shaped pins--haha! (To avoid the flight attendant uniform look.)<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292330 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:41:48 +0000 RobinF 2292330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like navy but I use it as a color in my wardrobe - meaning I mix it with all neutrals but very few other colors. Love it with cream, gray, camel, and of course it is classic with white. I like some contrast so don't wear with black.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292325 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:52:02 +0000 Lesley 2292325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't believe I forgot coral orange! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292324 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:51:40 +0000 Lesley 2292324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is fuchsia! But pale pink, red, chartreuse, white, tan, silver, yellow, all look fab too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292320 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:15:46 +0000 ChristelJ 2292320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy is my main neutral, and while I agree it goes with just about any other color, my favorite lately is with pops of orange. Lovely new shirt you have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292308 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:50:29 +0000 Anonymous 2292308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With my coloring, navy is problematic, so I just wear it with browns. Or denim with black. I'm too warm toned to consider navy as a neutral! It would definitely be more harmonious and easier to pair on you. Suz nailed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292260 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:56:16 +0000 jussie 2292260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz; great pieces of advice. I like the idea of using some rough denim with navy, this would reduce the uniform-y look, and be very simple to implement.<br /> And metallics of course... metallic elements would def bring down the chance of my new shirt looking like a post office uniform!<br /> I’m thinking some bright bangles or cuffs could help too…not that I have any </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292247 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:29:52 +0000 Suz 2292247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the issue of overwhelm -- there are different navies, and someone whose dominant characteristic is "light" might do better with a bright navy than with ink (for tops, at least).&nbsp;</p> <p>If navy feels too uniform-like then I suggest similar tricks to those adopted by veteran wearers of black (esp. all black), e.g.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Add a colour or a light neutral, e.g. break it up.&nbsp;</li> <li>Break up the <b>texture</b>, play with texture, include something rough and some shine. (Esp, in all navy outfits).&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure the outfit has enough structure (i.e. visible bone structure/ skin).&nbsp;</li> <li>Juxtapose navy trousers or jacket with denim both to lighten it up, vary the texture, and nix the uniform associations.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292208 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:59:20 +0000 Bijou 2292208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad Suz has responded, as she wears navy so well. I also like navy with other shades of blue, such as navy and cobalt. I wear navy in a similar way to black. I think your new shirt will be a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292206 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:12:28 +0000 Synne 2292206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy is a beautiful color, but I have found it to be almost as tricky as black for me! It is a very "demanding" color, it easily washes out my complexion. Overpowers me. Some of my favourite combinations with navy (on others) are with white or mustard, as others have already mentioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292193 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 01:48:10 +0000 Jaime 2292193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, navy with neutrals: white, browns, black or also colors: green, yellow or pink! Basically everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292186 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:52:50 +0000 The Cat 2292186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy + red + white is a classic combo and looks great, but might easily be associated with flags/patriotism/nationalism or uniforms. I prefer wearing navy with various other blue colours or with colours like pink, purple and turquoise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292185 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:40:42 +0000 rachylou 2292185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another plug here for navy and brown </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292184 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:39:40 +0000 Carla 2292184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy + black<br />Navy + hunter green<br />Navy + cream<br />Navy + Silver<br />Navy + burgundy<br />Navy + brown<br />Navy + white + pop of red<br />Column of navy </p> <p>Navy is the second most represented colour in my closet.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9364">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=9364</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292170 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:03:36 +0000 jussie 2292170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz it’s great to read about your navy combos. You mentioned navy with gold or silver…. This excites me! Navy with metallic wardrobe items. I must try that asap.<br /> If only I had some metallic trousers…. A long time ago I had a pair of gold metallic coated jeans, I wish I had kept them. They were the wrong size though alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292167 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:47:58 +0000 Suz 2292167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like <b>Angie</b>, navy and ink are my black -- I wear them with everything!&nbsp;</p> <p>Favourite combos include my other key neutrals: white, grey (esp. light grey), black, and cognac (which I only really wear as accessories, but which looks rich with navy.) Silver and gold and rose gold all look great with navy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't wear tan or camel, but it looks great with navy. So does taupe (which I do wear, but less often than the other neutrals mentioned.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Colours I mix with navy include almost all other blues; burgundy, raspberry, mulberry (really, all berry tones); fire engine red and blue-reds; plums, mauves, lilac and lavender, pinks of all kinds, from blush to fuchsia;&nbsp; green (esp. forest green, kelly green or citron -- not all of which I wear but all of which look great with navy); golds/ yellows/ mustards (I only wear as accessories but they are opposite on colour wheel so lively with navy; orange (ditto).&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you are getting the picture! There is NOTHING I wouldn't wear with navy, really.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292162 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:50:51 +0000 jussie 2292162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all your excellent ideas. I had not thought of wearing navy and grey together.. but quite a few people mentioned they like that combo.<br /> Such great colour ideas. Thank you all!<br /> I honestly never realized navy is so versatile. I do have a navy sweater I wear under a blush pink coat which works nicely.<br /> Another good one I have in a dress is navy and mustard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292156 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:27:18 +0000 LaPed 2292156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love navy paired with warmer colours, especially olive or any shade of brown, especially rusty browns. Helps mitigate the "uniform" vibe. Also beautiful with light wash or white denim for a classic crisp summer vibe. I also find navy works wonderfully with prints and patterns; it's a good "bridge" colour and seems to have a way of tying things together. This looks like it will be a lovely, versatile shirt for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292146 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:10:51 +0000 Catnip 2292146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy is probably the most important color in my wardrobe, and I wear it with all shades of denim, white and black... and of course other navy pieces.&nbsp; I often add a touch of red or bright green to spice things up.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292145 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:04:22 +0000 Sal 2292145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite is navy with tan or camel, I like to add some warmth to navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292144 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:01:22 +0000 JAileen 2292144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I have a very small amount of black, I much prefer navy. &nbsp;I like wearing it with grey. &nbsp;I also think it really looks great with caramels and light browns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292140 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:16:50 +0000 kkards 2292140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding with Angie and Indigoprint, navy is my black. And i wear it with everything, including black&nbsp;<br />Navy and white/cream are just a natural easy combo, navy and grey is a classic. I also love navy with olive green. I don’t wear a lot of pastels, but navy with pastels also a great combo. Here in the states, orange and black are very Halloween, but navy and orange is just fab. &nbsp;Lately I’ve been reading about navy with brown which i do with accessories, but not clothing. And i love navy with navy, but it takes some work to get this right<br />&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instyle.com/fashion/what-colors-go-with-navy-blue">https://www.instyle.com/fashio.....-navy-blue</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns0jLSOFbkQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns0jLSOFbkQ</a></p> <p>You recently posted an outfit recently with a floral skirt, i think this navy shirt would work with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292137 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:38:20 +0000 Indigoprint 2292137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Angie, navy is my black. I like it with white, faded jeans, grey jeans and olive/khaki cargos.<br />It looks like it could go with the skirt you posted recently.<br />I am just starting to pair it with black (due to my up brining of no navy/black combo) and really like it.<br />I could see it with maroon bottoms as well.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;It will look lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292130 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:44:49 +0000 Irina 2292130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear navy with all my other colors: black, whites &amp; cream, taupe, blue, olive, teal. What I don’t wear with navy is another navy unless they match. I know others make nice combinations of the different shades of navy in one outfit but I don’t like it.&nbsp;<div>Maroon plus navy is a bit too heavy for my taste but it might look beautiful.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-ideas-tips-and-tricks-for-navy#post-2292129 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:44:12 +0000 Helena 2292129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My personal preference with navy is to combine with any other neutrals ... It looks particularly great to me eye with white/cream, beiges, tan, camel and cognac ... Any of which would be fab of you Jussie. But of course, black, gray, olive, blush, burgundy etc work beautifully too. I agree with others that it technically works with anything, so it's a matter of playing around to find out which combos you feel best with! </p>