New Fashion Navy Blue Dress
It is very easy to shop for a navy blue dress. Navy blue may be subdued, quiet and may not be as attention grabbing as its red or orange counterparts but gone are the days when a navy blue dress is limited to office work or airline uniforms. When navy blue packs a punch, get ready to get bowled over!
The Navy Blue Dress And The Red Carpet
Cosmopolitan Magazine has cited Hilary Swank’s navy blue dress as one of the best Oscar dresses of all time. Hilary wore a Guy Laroche backless number to the Oscar Awards in 2005 when she won the best actress for Million Dollar Baby. And a million dollars she did look with this navy blue dress!
Another inspiration is Penelope Cruz’s navy blue dress Karl Lagerfeld designed for her in a flash – created in just about 200 hours. Penelope Cruz wore this navy blue dress with feathers and organza during the Oscar Awards in 2008.
Accessories To Be Worn With A Navy Blue Dress
Depending on the cut, fabric and length of the navy blue dress, various accessories can be used to match it. Below are the most popular jewelry paired with a navy blue dress:
- Pearls
Pearls are a perfect complement to any navy blue dress’ classic tone. From a string of South Sea Pearls to pearls set in white gold with diamonds, pearls can accentuate any navy blue dress. Pearls and navy blue dresses make one think of an Audrey Hepburn-ish attire and could make any girl want to have a croissant head off to Tiffany’s.
Note however, that pearls may not look good on a navy blue dress with white polka dots on it.
- White gold or silver
Jewelry in white gold or silver can provide a nice simple touch to a navy blue dress. A chrome or metallic silver belt can break the monotony if you are wearing a plain navy blue dress.
Make sure that neither white gold nor silver are tarnished when matching them with a navy blue dress. Moreover, the two may look exactly alike but it is best not to mix white gold and silver together.
- Diamonds
Nothing can add sparkle to a navy blue dress more than diamonds do. Cheaper alternatives to diamonds are rhinestones, Swarovski crystals or cubic zirconia
- Chunky Jewelry
Choose an exquisite ivory bangle or beaded necklace to match your favorite navy blue dress. Do not overdo the huge jewelry as this might be too overempowering. Make sure that your navy blue dress is the center of attention and not any other giant accessory.
Wearing Your Navy Blue Dress
Even with the perfect navy blue dress, the right pair of heels and set of accessories to match, no look can be perfect without the right Attitude. Strut your navy blue dress and have confidence in the way you look. Navy blue is not a very difficult color to manage and you may be surprised of its cool, classic simplicity which should be a staple in your wardrobe.