How often have you heard someone telling you “Whatever you do, do not mix black and navy together”? And how often have you found yourself pondering this ultimate statement? Is it rule you should defo break? It has long been argued that mixing these two colors is a big no-no, a fashion faux-pas if you may; something that will forever put you in fashion exile.

But just like everything else, times have changed and according to the most coveted designers, the navy-meets-black trend has gone from Nay to Yay in s split of a season. Runways shows have proven to be nothing but a mere example of this shift in trend, unveiling a busload of mixed dresses and sometimes even a whole look!

If you haven’t already prepared your navy and black pieces, now’s the perfect time to do so. We want you to stay in the fashionable limelight as much as the next person, so lo and behold our do’s and don’ts!

Do go on about this trend by keeping it simple and clever.

Don’t choose very similar tones of black and navy, or else it will just look like you got dressed during a power cut.

Do pick a little black dress and pair with navy shoes for a discrete look.

Do play with fabrics and textures while mixing the two colors as to create a statement.

Don’t be shy to experiment. If you’re dying to wear that navy dress that you like so much, just do it! And yes, pair it with black tights while you’re at it!

Since both colors are actually neutrals, do layer them very closely as to form a nice pattern.

Do wear a single piece that mixes on its own the two colors.

Do add a blue-ish effect in your accessories as to highlight the trend.

 

Cindy Menassa