The Ultra-Rich-Looking Color Trend That Will Define Fall
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.
MANGO
Classic Trench Coat With Belt
Nothing is more timeless than a navy trench coat.
Bottega Veneta
Small Andiamo Intrecciato Shoulder Bag
What’s not to love about this navy Bottega Veneta bag?
Reformation
Collins Shirt
Give your white button-down a well-deserved break.
COS
Pleated Barrel-Leg Cotton Pants
Note the trend-forward barrel shape of these trousers.
Mango
Round-Neck Knitted Dress
Sweater dress season is coming!
Sam Edelman
Michaela Mary Jane Flat in Navy
Meet the perfect ballet flats for fall.
H&M
Knit Cardigan in Navy
ZARA
Satin Effect Midi Skirt in Navy
The great thing about this navy slip skirt? It can be worn in nearly every season.
Everlane
The Oversized Blazer in Buttersmooth Navy
Navy blazers never go out of style.
Aritzia
The Effortless Pant
You won’t have to put too much effort into looking elegant with these pleated pants.
H&M
Felted Jacket With Shawl Collar
Banana Republic
Skinny Everywhere Ponte Pant in Navy
J.Crew
Collection Vivienne Blazer in Pinstripe Italian Wool Blend
Aritzia
Babaton Deniro Vest in Dark Night Navy
You can style this vest with matching navy separates or dark-wash denim.
Pleated skirts are already quite polished, but the shade of this particular one raises the bar.
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.
COS
Scarf-Detail Wool Maxi Dress
The scarf detail on this dress is sending me.
Reformation
Roxanne Over the Knee Boot
Navy knee-high boots? It’s a need, not a want.
Gawking over the bustier detail on this bodycon dress.
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.
Banana Republic
Ribbed Merino Mock-Neck Tank
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.
Mango
Double-Breasted Wool Coat
I thought about gatekeeping this coat, but it’s too good.
Tory Burch
Robinson T Monogram Convertible Shoulder Bag
Tory Burch always understands the assignment.
J.Crew
Cashmere Relaxed T-Shirt
Antropologie
The Avery Pleated Skort by Maeve
BRB, I’m going to recreate this navy skirt’s styling now.