Like clockwork, a few colors always emerge from the back of our closets once temperatures begin to drop. Black! Brown! Beige! All of them are the fashion crowd’s in-formal welcoming committee for fall. But beyond the more obvious shades, occasionally, there will be a few other colors that manage to capture our collective attention. Recently, some of those hues that have taken the runways by storm include oxblood, dove gray, and even olive green—which all, ironically, can be considered fall neutrals. For the record, these color trends are far from groundbreaking. However, for some fashion people, the mere concept of opting for clothing that’s not black, brown, or beige can be, well, earth-shattering. Considering that we’ve seen so many conversations crop up around alternatives to black, it’s only a matter of time before one color comes back into the chat: navy.
Before you scream at your screen, hear me out. Embracing color can be challenging for the fashion crowd (no shade intended). But opting for an unexpected neutral, like navy, allows us to make our everyday staples feel a bit more elegant with little effort. But if that’s not enough to sell you on this shade, keep scrolling. In an effort to prove that this color is actually, dare I say, the “new” black, I’ve pulled ample proof that this particular shade permeated F/W 24 collections. Ahead, you’ll find a few styling examples of this color trend on the runway and a curation of the best navy clothing for fall from Nordstrom, H&M, Aritzia, J.Crew, and a few other retailers. Fair warning: this story may cause you to want to stop wearing all-black. Proceed with caution.
Bottega Veneta
Small Andiamo Intrecciato Shoulder Bag
What’s not to love about this navy Bottega Veneta bag?
ZARA
Satin Effect Midi Skirt in Navy
The great thing about this navy slip skirt? It can be worn in nearly every season.
Aritzia
The Effortless Pant
You won’t have to put too much effort into looking elegant with these pleated pants.
Aritzia
Babaton Deniro Vest in Dark Night Navy
You can style this vest with matching navy separates or dark-wash denim.
Jeffrey Campbell
Gambol Slingback Pointed Toe Pump in Navy
Honestly, I didn’t know that my wardrobe was missing a pair of navy slingback heels until now.
Madewell
The Essential Curve Shoulder Bag
It’s not fall if you’re not wearing something suede, IMHO.
Aritzia
Babaton The Constant Coat
I can attest to Aritzia’s outerwear being worth the investment—especially when it’s as elevated as this navy double-breasted coat.
Good American
Better Than Leather Faux Leather Pants
PSA: leather pants can come in colors other than black and brown.
G.H.BASS
Whitney Leather Loafer in Navy
These loafers capture the essence of the old-money aesthetic.