In Living Color: In the Navy

Remember when Dorothy opened her front door after landing in Oz?  Technicolor is where the fashion world lives this season.  Intense, amped-up color is on fingertips, eyelids, and in closets everywhere.  We’re told to turn up the volume on our wardrobes, and sometimes loud is fun.  But, if you’re shy or more traditional, you may find yourself wading in a sea of sleepy neutrals, blending into the background while bright sprays of psychedelic prints prance by.

I’ll share a little neutral know-how from In-Style magazine.  Their crew has great advice on working the neutrals.  Today’s focus is on navy--the color of tradition and conformity.

Navy makes everyone think of sailors, police officers, or Catholic school uniforms.  However, classic navy looks fresh when allowed to go a little nuts.  Most of us think of pairing navy with red, but there are other vibrant colors that make navy pop.  A jacket in Valencia orange can juice up a navy sheath dress, a double bubble pink pencil skirt will add snap to a fitted navy jacket, and a sleek kelly green cashmere cardigan will look great layered over a navy blue tuxedo blouse.  I love jewelry, and wouldn’t hesitate to wear stacks of gorgeous turquoise stones with a statement sapphire necklace (in my fantasy life).

So, go forth and be daring.  Punch up those neutrals and turn some heads!