Thank you so much ladies, I appreciate all the feedback! Glad to hear that the navy looks fine to you all. So regarding navy: I feel like it brings out too much of the yellow tones in my skin, and I prefer to bring out the peachier tones. This is why, even though I can wear many of both warm and cool colors, I tend to favor warmer shades. They make me happiest!
Una, didn't you used to have cognac boots that weren't getting worn? I think you'd totally rock cognac paired with your black and grays, it's a wonderfully moody combo. And of course, with navy and emerald I like cognac because it's a nice rich brown that doesn't feel earthy, unless you style it that way.
Caro, yes I too feel rather heavy (mood-wise) in navy. I think it might just be all dark colors that do this to me though. I like the idea of treating it like I treat black, that might help quite a bit actually.
Gigi, hah that sounds about right, especially with linen things of which I have quite a bit ^^
Angie, I think that perhaps I am getting more used to it. I did a quick count this morning and found that I have 5 ink/navy items (2 blouses, 2 sweaters, and a jacket) along with pants that have navy in their print, which all get worn. So clearly I don't mind wearing it it at least sometimes. I'll keep working at it! And yay for baggy shorts, they are by far my favorite summer bottom Next summer I really should pass on a few of my skirts that aren't getting enough wear and replace them with baggy shorts that will; separate from the weather being warmer than usual, I still wear them a lot.
Keturah, the open shoe was also a little prettier which I enjoy in a shoe My poor oxfords (which I do love) get taken out and then put back in favor of prettier shoes more often than they'd like.