PUYV: Navy & White "Soft"

Dress, Merona (shortened). Belt, The Limited. Pumps, Oh Deer. Watch, Louis Arden. Headband, Forever 21. Cami, Charlotte Russe. Bag, Tommy Hilfiger.


Accent colors: purple, kelly green, citron, and fuchsia.


In Style’s “soft” navy and white example
From what I gathered in the In Style Pump Up Your Volume article, the “soft” outfit for each neutral mix consists of the two neutral colors plus a dash of the accent color. The “medium” examples are about a 50/50 split between the neutrals and accents and the “all-out” relegates the neutrals to accent status. It’s a neat approach for someone trying to incorporate more color into their wardrobe.

Today, I’ve used just the smallest bit of purple, in my hair and at the neckline. Such restraint is entirely unlike me. And I never would have thought to accent navy with purple before seeing the inspiration outfit.

No watch here because I didn't think to add it until I took the final picture
Previous Navy & White looks accented with a touch of fuchsia, instead of purple: