navy blue and black

ash318 · Dec 27th, 2007, 12:53 AM

Ok...so I know that wearing something navy blue with something black is a big fashion no-no. Here's my question:

My husband bought me a navy blue Coach purse with matching wallet for Christmas. I wear black dress pants, black shoes, and my winter coat is black (on a daily basis to work). Is it bad to have your purse be navy blue, or does this rule only apply to clothing and not accessories?

I really feel bad asking him to return it for something else, but I don't want to look bad!

tonij2000 · Dec 27th, 2007, 12:56 AM

Maybe get a pretty blue scarf to tie it all together? Or a pretty blue brooch(sp) for your coat.

lwatson13 · Dec 27th, 2007, 01:03 AM

i actually don't think its a huge fashion nono anymore....black and brown, yes. navy and black? nah. www.fabsugar.com posted a few months back about how it was a trend and posted these pictures of celebs wearing it...here is the link if you are interested!

http://fabsugar.com/238352

ash318 · Dec 27th, 2007, 01:08 AM

Thanks for the link! I have been searching online for some advice since Christmas Eve! Granted, I was searching on my phone so it was a little difficult.

Anyway, I definitely not a fashion guru...love make up and purses but not so good with clothes and matching.

Keep the expert advice coming ladies!

titania029 · Dec 27th, 2007, 10:40 AM

I personally try to avoid dark colors together, but I have read in magazines like InStyle that navy with black, as well as brown with black, are both acceptable now. I like tonij's idea, or perhaps you can look into a second winter coat of a lighter color. Lots of sales going on right now.

momonthegooo! · Dec 27th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Navy bags are really big now it seems. Could you use it just on days where you wear something brown?

barcreperie · Dec 27th, 2007, 10:53 AM

I ordered the Botkier Sophie satchel in ink and will be wearing it with black skirts (my staple). I think the 'no navy with black' rule is a little outdated.

artiksun · Dec 27th, 2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by barcreperie

I ordered the Botkier Sophie satchel in ink and will be wearing it with black skirts (my staple). I think the 'no navy with black' rule is a little outdated.

i 100% agree. i used to adhere to this rule, but i recently got a navy blue goldenbleu jordan satchel that i love too much not to wear it all the time. i mostly wear black pants, black coat, black shoes to work....but i still carry my navy bag!

mockinglee · Dec 27th, 2007, 05:01 PM

MEH, I mix navy and black all the time. Yesterday I was wearing black skinny jeans with a shrunken navy peacoat, black and white scarf, and gray bag.

TheGirlGotSoul · Dec 27th, 2007, 05:20 PM

Personally, I think all these "color rules" are all outdated.

Wear what you think looks good and makes you feel good.

pothon · Dec 27th, 2007, 05:33 PM

I didn't even know that these colour rules existed especially for navy and black and brown and black.

iluvhandbags · Dec 27th, 2007, 06:01 PM

I typically like Navy and black together. I think that black goes with everything - LOL! Wear your navy purse with your black clothes and I am sure that you will look great!

berta · Dec 27th, 2007, 06:14 PM

Okay what do you think about these to soften the black and bring blue into the equation.

Leelee · Dec 27th, 2007, 07:32 PM

I personally like the look of navy and black together. It's very updated and fresh.

girlygirl3 · Dec 27th, 2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by berta

Okay what do you think about these to soften the black and bring blue into the equation.

I love the one on the left - it's exactly what I would get! Whose is it?

Dec 27th, 2007, 12:53 AM	#1
ash318 Member Location: Indianapolis, IN	navy blue and black Ok...so I know that wearing something navy blue with something black is a big fashion no-no. Here's my question: My husband bought me a navy blue Coach purse with matching wallet for Christmas. I wear black dress pants, black shoes, and my winter coat is black (on a daily basis to work). Is it bad to have your purse be navy blue, or does this rule only apply to clothing and not accessories? I really feel bad asking him to return it for something else, but I don't want to look bad!

Dec 27th, 2007, 12:56 AM	#2
tonij2000 Hi You Durin, Hmph! Location: ShowMeState	Re: navy blue and black Maybe get a pretty blue scarf to tie it all together? Or a pretty blue brooch(sp) for your coat. __________________ Bag wardrobe complete - I'm done!

Dec 27th, 2007, 01:03 AM	#3
lwatson13 Member	Re: navy blue and black i actually don't think its a huge fashion nono anymore....black and brown, yes. navy and black? nah. www.fabsugar.com posted a few months back about how it was a trend and posted these pictures of celebs wearing it...here is the link if you are interested! http://fabsugar.com/238352

Dec 27th, 2007, 01:08 AM	#4
ash318 Member Location: Indianapolis, IN	Re: navy blue and black Thanks for the link! I have been searching online for some advice since Christmas Eve! Granted, I was searching on my phone so it was a little difficult. Anyway, I definitely not a fashion guru...love make up and purses but not so good with clothes and matching. Keep the expert advice coming ladies!

Dec 27th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#5
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: navy blue and black I personally try to avoid dark colors together, but I have read in magazines like InStyle that navy with black, as well as brown with black, are both acceptable now. I like tonij's idea, or perhaps you can look into a second winter coat of a lighter color. Lots of sales going on right now. __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Dec 27th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#6
momonthegooo! Sofa King Banned	Re: navy blue and black Navy bags are really big now it seems. Could you use it just on days where you wear something brown?

Dec 27th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#7
barcreperie Member	Re: navy blue and black I ordered the Botkier Sophie satchel in ink and will be wearing it with black skirts (my staple). I think the 'no navy with black' rule is a little outdated.

Dec 27th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#9
mockinglee Pie Ho Location: Stuck in Traffic, CA	Re: navy blue and black MEH, I mix navy and black all the time. Yesterday I was wearing black skinny jeans with a shrunken navy peacoat, black and white scarf, and gray bag. __________________ Mockinglee's stuff is all over the place

Dec 27th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#10
TheGirlGotSoul Marc Jacobs Fangirl Location: Providence, RI	Re: navy blue and black Personally, I think all these "color rules" are all outdated. Wear what you think looks good and makes you feel good. __________________ 2008-09 Wishlist Marc Jacobs STAM in COBALT Marc Jacobs HUDSON in TEAL Marc Jacobs BRUNA in DARK GREY Marc Jacobs MAYFAIR in GREY Marc Jacobs SOFI in PETROL L.A.M.B. MANDEVILLE in SHADOW L.A.M.B. EXETER in WHITE LEOPARD _____________________________

Dec 27th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#11
pothon Member	Re: navy blue and black I didn't even know that these colour rules existed especially for navy and black and brown and black.

Dec 27th, 2007, 06:01 PM	#12
iluvhandbags Member	Re: navy blue and black I typically like Navy and black together. I think that black goes with everything - LOL! Wear your navy purse with your black clothes and I am sure that you will look great!

Dec 27th, 2007, 06:14 PM	#13
berta Member Location: So. Florida	Re: navy blue and black Okay what do you think about these to soften the black and bring blue into the equation.

Dec 27th, 2007, 07:32 PM	#14
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: navy blue and black I personally like the look of navy and black together. It's very updated and fresh.