Pink and navy is the preppy, slightly French pairing of fall, softer than pink and black. These five outfits put pale pink cashmere, alpaca, mesh, jersey and silk with navy wool, suede, crepe and denim. Pale pink looks crisp with navy, and hot pink looks like a party.
Pink and Navy Outfits to Try This Fall
In On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), George Lazenby's Bond wears a pale pink shirt made by Frank Foster, first with a cream suit and later, as Bond Suits points out, with a navy double-breasted blazer. It is the most relaxed Bond ever looks, and it is a very good argument for pink and navy.
Navy does for pink what black does, only kinder. It gives pink something serious to sit against, so the pink reads as fresh rather than sweet, and the whole outfit looks a little preppy and a little French. Pale pinks look crisp with navy, and hot pinks look like a party.
A quick test: try a pink shirt or sweater with your darkest jeans. If the pink suddenly looks clean rather than girly, navy is its color.
Two Pinks and Two Navies to Start
Jil Sander's sweater is pale pink cashmere with short sleeves and a split hem, the kind you wear over a shirt or alone. Jennifer Behr's Cara earrings are two rose quartz beads that hang like little planets. On the navy side, Proenza Schouler's Days tote is glossy navy leather, big enough for a laptop, and Stella McCartney's Ballerina flats are navy suede with a fine gold chain at the ankle.
A Fuzzy Pink Cardigan and Navy Flares
Dôen's Petra cardigan is a fuzzy pink alpaca blend with pale buttons, and Vivienne Westwood's Serge trousers are navy wool, pleated at the front and flared at the hem, so the outfit is soft on top and sharp below. Aquazzura's Voltaire slingbacks are navy suede on a high, thin heel, and Extreme Cashmere's ribbed navy beanie is there for the walk home. How to wear it: button the cardigan and wear it as a top.
Navy Cardigan, Hot Pink Skirt
Leset's Jack skirt is hot pink mesh to the calf, and it is the brightest pink in this edit, so The Park's navy cardigan, fitted with small buttons, keeps the top tidy. Christian Louboutin's Miss Z pumps are glossy coral-pink patent, a shade lighter than the skirt, and Métier's Vérité City tote is navy nubuck with braided leather trim. What I would skip: a pink top as well. One bright pink piece is plenty with navy.
The Draped Pink Dress, the Navy Peplum
Abadia's maxi dress is pink jersey draped from the shoulders into long folds, very Grecian, and Stella McCartney's navy peplum jacket gives it a waist and a bit of structure. Tom Ford's Vertigo pumps are navy croc-embossed leather with a strap across the instep, and Khaite's Lotus bag is a soft navy suede bucket on a top handle. This is the one for a wedding where you are not sure about the dress code.
A Navy Blazer, a Pink Silk Shirt, Dark Jeans
This is the Bond outfit, more or less. Rùadh's Stewart blazer is navy wool, and Veronica de Piante's Maren shirt is pale pink silk that you can leave open at the collar. Frame's Rodeo jeans are a dark indigo flare, low on the hip, and Déhanche's Mija belt is pink suede with a silver buckle, the small surprise. It works on a Monday and on a Saturday.
Navy Is the Kinder Black
If black and pink feels too sharp for you, navy is the answer. It gives pink the same seriousness without the hard contrast, and it is gentler on most skin tones. Pale pinks look crisp with navy and brighter pinks look playful, so choose based on how loud you want to be. Start with a pink shirt or knit and the navy you already own, whether that is a blazer, a coat or your darkest jeans.
