As a stylist, I’m a firm believer that there shouldn’t be too many rules when it comes to dressing. There are lots of outdated wardrobe commands about certain trends or colours that do and don’t match, but my advice would always be to wear what you love and to choose pieces that you feel your best in.
One of those rules that I have never understood is that black and navy shouldn’t be worn together. It simply isn’t true, and the two moody shades actually complement each other nicely, delivering a sophisticated feel that works particularly well at this time of year. I love how the dark colours sit together, and Sarah Jessica Parker just backed me up with her latest daytime look. The fashionable star was spotted out in New York last week, wearing a chic combination of separates and proved that when it comes to matching up colours, black and blue really do work beautifully together.
The celebrity’s blazer, shirt and trouser ensemble was an understated and timeless outfit formula that showed off her style know-how perfectly, and it’s an easy look to emulate. I have rounded up some similar styles below that will add a little SJP to your autumn capsule wardrobe. And remember, when it comes to what shoes to wear with navy, black gets a big thumbs up from me.
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Zara
One Button Tailored Blazer
Every wardrobe should include a tailored black blazer like this one. Use it to smarten up a striped t-shirt and jeans ensemble or to complete an LBD outfit.
Wear a simple silky shirt tucked into trousers like SJP or buddy it up with a leather pencil skirt as a fresh take on date night outfits.
NIC+ZOE
Lenox Wide Leg Stretch Pants
These wide leg trousers will skim over and flatter curvy hips, and the stretch fabric means they will feel easy and comfy to wear all day.
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Mango
Straight-Fit Trousers with Elastic Waist
These straight fit trousers will look elegant for the office when worn with a crisp white shirt and a pair of shiny court shoes.
Reiss
Neave Wool-Blend Pinstripe Wide-Leg Trousers
A subtle pinstripe adds a little more interest to these dark blue bottoms. Take them to the weekend with an oversized knitted jumper and pumps.
A pair of trousers with a high cut waist will cinch in your middle nicely, and the turned-up cuffs give this pair a high-end feel that will lift the simplest of tops.
If you have been put off from wearing two pieces in your wardrobe together because somebody once told you those colours don’t match, then I urge you to be brave and give them a go. Black and navy look great together, and other traditional ‘no no’ combinations like black and tan, or even pink and green, are also worth trying – you might just find a new outfit that you love. Sometimes rules really are meant to be broken, so just have fun with your clothes.
