Does navy blue go with black pants

Q: Do black and navy clothes go together?

They love to mix navy and black together – its like a national dress code. If the french dont consider the dark duo to be a fashion faux pas, then nor shall we. Adding an item of clothing in a stripe can also break up a navy and black pairing.

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HOW TO WEAR BLACK WITH NAVY
Choose Your Shades Wisely
Texture Is Key
Let One Item be the Focus of Your Navy and Black Look
Can you wear navy blue with black pants?
Do black and navy clothes go together?

BLACK would have to be the most popular fashion colour in the world. It’s WARDROBE 101 and there’s a reason why we wear so much of it.

Just like the LBD, black will always be the go-to colour when in doubt because it’s so easy and safe, is visually slimming and helps to boost confidence in appearance.

Black is serious, professional and conventional, but it can also represent the mysterious, sexy and sophisticated. It is a uniform of sorts and is guaranteed to get you out the door with no thought required.

But if you’re a 50+ woman, black on black can be overwhelming, and look dreary and bland. So be careful about resorting to an all-black wardrobe if you think it’s the key to carefree chic. It isn’t.

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Black’s absence of colour renders it neutral so it will go with nearly every colour of the rainbow. And most neutrals look great together; think black and white, white and beige, white and navy, navy and cream … you get the idea. These colours usually make up the foundation of our wardrobes, so it’s only natural that we’d wear them together.

However, there is one combination that is often overlooked — black and navy. The old sartorial rule that cautioned against wearing black and blue together (especially dark blue or navy) has no real merit.

Just like black, navy carries a sense of elegance and sophistication. It also conveys importance, confidence, power and authority as well as intelligence, stability and conservatism.

HOW TO WEAR BLACK WITH NAVY

Whether worn in a single garment or combined in a head-to-toe look, black and navy looks oh-so sophisticated and extremely chic together. A favourite combination of many European designers, it’s also dark without being gothic, and sleek without being too stuffy.

Navy has black in it, so the two are perfect companions. Whereas there are so many dyelots of navy, wearing navy with another navy (unless they are from the same dyelot) can make them tricky to match. So keep it simple and wear navy with black.

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So be a rulebreaker and look beyond the traditional … take a risk and leap into the great unknown. Every woman has black staples in her wardrobe — black coats, black jackets, black pants, black dress, black shirts, black knitwear and, of course, black accessories. But what every woman needs is to invest in a few key navy pieces as well.

Another reason to take a risk — as I’ve recently discovered — is when you get to a certain age black on black on black can be extremely harsh against the face, making you look tired and washed out. Navy actually lifts skin tone, especially those with grey hair!

Are you a fan of navy and black? Ready to give it a go this season? Would love to hear from you. Ever stylishly yours …

The short answer is yes, you can wear navy blue with black. While some may say they should never go together, here at Men’s Health we believe that this color duo is the perfect combo to amp up your wardrobe, perhaps because so many in the office can’t seem to stray from wearing these two colors together. Black and navy are predominant colors in a man’s wardrobe with good reason. Both colors are flattering and pair well with almost anything you could imagine. Here are few tips to keep in mind before trying what is sure to become your new favorite style uniform.

Choose Your Shades Wisely

Mixing the right shades is important. Some of the best black and blue pieces out there come in varying shades. Choose a washed-out black sweatshirt, like the one below from Abercrombie & Fitch, when pairing with dark indigo jeans or chinos. Black and navy should never be too close in tone or else it can risk looking like an accident.

Texture Is Key

When wearing an outfit of navy and black clothing, texture makes all the difference. Rich textures make dark-colored clothes come to life, so experiment by mixing linens, corduroy, seersucker, and cottons together. A great example is to pair a textured-twill black jean, like the iconic Wrangler pair featured below with a navy linen button-down, or mix a solid navy seersucker pant with a black pima cotton t-shirt. The textural mix makes even the most affordable clothes look expensive.

Let One Item be the Focus of Your Navy and Black Look

Make sure to find the anchor of your outfit and build the rest around it. For example, if you’re wearing a navy sports jacket, let the other pieces ground the look by choosing pieces in a sharp and simple shade of black. It’s a simple formula that makes it easy for any guy to get the right look.

Contrary to popular notions, black and navy are easy to wear in warmer climates. Innovations in fabric combat the fear of darker colors capturing body heat by weaving in moisture-wicking technology in the fabric. This ensures the body remains cool even during the most grueling summer heat. Furthermore, black and navy conceal sweat marks and flatter your body for a slimmer silhouette.

Here are the Best Navy Blue and Black Clothes to Wear Together:

Gap Everyday Crewneck Pocket T-Shirt

Mack Weldon Vesper Polo Shirt

Wrangler Men's Straight-Fit Jeans

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Bonobos Tech Blazer

Abercrombie & Fitch Crewneck Sweatshirt

Michael Kors Hartford Quilted Nylon Packable Down Jacket

Buck Mason Broken Twill Trouser

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Uniqlo Men's Oxford Slim-Fit Long-Sleeve Shirt

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Ted Stafford is the Fashion Director of Men’s Health. He oversees all style and fashion content for the brand, and also styles their fashion stories. His active lifestyle informs his passion for translating great designs into real-life style, a favorite part of his job. Prior to joining Men’s Health he worked at GQ magazine and Calvin Klein

Can you wear navy blue with black pants?

The short answer is yes, you can wear navy blue with black. While some may say they should never go together, here at Men's Health we believe that this color duo is the perfect combo to amp up your wardrobe, perhaps because so many in the office can't seem to stray from wearing these two colors together.

Do black and navy clothes go together?

They love to mix navy and black together – it's like a national dress code. If the french don't consider the dark duo to be a fashion faux pas, then nor shall we. Adding an item of clothing in a stripe can also break up a navy and black pairing.