Navy - The Most Overlooked Neutral

Most of the time when neutrals are discussed people talk about black, brown, gray and tan. However, navy can be one of the most versatile neutrals to fit into your wardrobe. It is a fantastic color for every season and is a great color to build into your wardrobe. 

Black can sometimes be a very harsh color. Swapping black out for navy will soften and brighten your outfit, making it perfect for a cool winter day or warmer spring. Navy is also one of those colors that looks fantastic with nearly any color you pair it with. Some of the best options include: coral, white, yellow, turquoise, cream, tan, pink, red, and gray.

As Stephanie likes to say, navy is her neutral. Stephanie doesn't like to wear black or brown, so navy is her go-to for neutral pieces in her wardrobe.

Items to build into your wardrobe
1) A plain navy skirt - it can be a pencil, slinky, a-line or whatever style you like best
2)  A navy top - can be paired with skirts or pants
3) A skirt with navy accents - pick the colors you like best to pair it with. The options are limitless!
4)  A navy purse - perfect for nearly any occasion
5) Navy shoes - flats or heels look great with many outfits

How to wear it:

1) With complimentary colors

Here Stephanie pairs a navy pencil skirt with a complimentary lighter blue blouse. She finishes off the look with brown Taos shoes.

2) With contrasting colors

Here Stephanie uses a lighter shade of navy for a top with a maxi skirt that has navy accents in it. Pairing it with these navy hush puppies completes the look.

3) To brighten up an outfit and make your blouse's color 'pop'

For this outfit Stephanie pairs a navy a-line skirt with a bright turquoise top. Wearing a navy skirt instead of black brightens up the outfit and makes it perfect for spring.

4) In place of a black skirt

Here Stephanie wears one of our most popular skirts, the navy slinky. This skirt is also available in black, but the navy contrasts perfectly with the turquoise belt and coral cardigan. A ruffle layering shirt and navy Hush Puppies shoes make this outfit picture perfect and amazingly comfortable.

*All the clothes and shoes shown in this post are available for purchase at The Sister Shop.