Navy blue suit

Adding a navy blue suit to your wardrobe will provide an unbeatable base on which to build stylish looks both day and night.

Navy blue is packed with benefits, including that it never goes out of style and is more than adequate for a wide variety of occasions. For all of it it is a perfect color to start your collection of suits.

How to wear a navy suit

A navy blue suit can be combined with many different clothes, especially the plain and single-breasted ones. Choosing one piece or another to accompany it will depend on what you consider most appropriate in each context.

Upper part

Thus, under the jacket you can wear a plain, striped or plaid shirt. Sweaters (normal and high neck), polo shirts and T-shirts are the options that must be taken into account so that the look is less formal. White is the most widely used, but black, gray, and blue are great ideas too.

Footwear

As for footwear, also you can choose from a good part of the different styles available depending on the context: shoes (Oxford, Derby, Brogue or loafers), ankle boots (Chelsea or Desert) and even sports shoes. The most suitable colors for shoes and ankle boots are black and brown, while white is a good idea for sneakers.

Tie

Does the occasion call for a tie? Navy blue suits work well with ties in the following colors:

• Navy blue
• Celeste's
• Verde
• Turquoise
• Grey
• Brown
• Orange
• Burnt orange
• Purple
• Eggplant
• Salmon
• Pink
• RED
• Bordeaux

If you prefer prints, consider classics like Paisley, houndstooth, polka dots, stripes and plaid.

Accessories

The socks depend on your personal preferences. Pick a discreet pair to match your navy blue suit for a conservative look. A contrasting pair (both plain and patterned) are perfect if you're feeling daring and want to give your look a personal touch.. And finally there are the invisible socks if you would like to leave your ankles in the air.

Pocket squares are optional and usually match the tie. They can be the same color as these, but the best option is that they keep some kind of relationship without being entirely identical. Bet on white for your pocket square if you don't want to take risks.

As for the watch, the important thing is not so much the colors of its different parts as its style. Naturally, with a navy blue suit (or any other color) what works best is a smart wristwatch.

As with all suits, dispensing with the belt (unless absolutely necessary) will help you achieve a cleaner and more elegant look. If you use it, make sure it is the same color as the shoes.

Ideas for looks

The navy blue suit is a highly versatile garment that can be used enormously. You can form formal looks, as well as wear it with more relaxed pieces. The following are examples to wear it in a formal, smart casual and casual way. And the best thing is that all these very different results can be achieved with a single suit.

Formal look

There are occasions that require a suit and tie. That is the case of important work meetings or a wedding, for example. And the navy blue color is undoubtedly a safe bet for the suit.

When combining it, start by adding a white dress shirt. Add a burgundy tie. Y finish the look with some black oxfords.

Smart casual look

The same navy blue suit will serve you to form a great smart casual look, which is the dress code of many offices.

It's as simple as adding a button-down collar shirt. Light blue shirts make a great team with navy suits, but just about any color and pattern will do. Finish the look with some dark brown brogues.

Casual look

This contemporary style proposal is a good idea when the context allows for more relaxed garments. It can work in a wide variety of occasions, especially after work and on weekends. It is important that the jacket does not have too much structure.

Put on a fine knit sweater or short-sleeved T-shirt, depending on the time of year. As before, since navy blue works well with almost all colors, you have the option of choosing the one you like best. But the safe bets are black, gray, white, and navy blue itself. Nails white leather sneakers they will help you round out the look. You can also give it a personal touch with your favorite sneakers.