N is for Navy!

In constrast to the sailor-cute marines of summer, autumn's deep blues are sophisticated, polished, and extremely versatile.

Remember, darlings: combining navy and black is no longer a fashion faux pas!

Runway photos courtesy nymag.com unless otherwise credited.

At left: Abaeté
Luella,

via vogue.fr
Chanel
Proenza Schouler
Chloé
Chloé fabric detail photo via style.com
Stella McCartney

Navy velvet is a sumptuous and unexpected choice for fall!
Valentino

silk suit

. . . and strapless tiered dress;

navy and gold are a winning combo!
Lanvin
Ports 1961
Marc by Marc Jacobs,

this photo

courtesy style.com
Ways to join the navy this fall:
With a fabulous handbag!
Jimmy Choo Ramona tote,

available at Neiman Marcus
3.1 Phillip Lim Kent envelope clutch.

Go to standardstyle.com
Fendi Secret Code clutch.

Visit neimanmarcus.com
Fab footwear:
Giorgio Armani beaded platform pump,

at Neiman Marcus
Above left: Scorah Pattullo Katie open toe patent leather sling back,

now 70 percent off at shopbop.com!
Dior Deco platform pump,

at neimanmarcus.com
Boden patent flats,

just $108 at bodenusa.com
Mind-blowing marine frocks:
Luella Lois tiered dress;

this and next 3 items available at net-a-porter.com
3.1 Phillip Lim Gold Necklace Dress
Matthew Williamson Ballerina bustier dress
T-Bags ruffle jersey dress
Elizabeth and James Janice dress, at revolveclothing.com
L.A.M.B. Roman silk jersey mini dress, at shopbop.com
Adam Midnight crewneck satin charmeuse dress.

Go to chickdowntown.com
Nuj Novakhett bustier dress.

Visit shoplanguage.com
Velvet Marlo slinky gunmetal jersey dress, at shopbop.com
Visit shopbop.com.
Peter Som knit ballet neck ruffle sweater,

at eLuxury.com
Moschino Cheap & Chic tiered floral brocade skirt;

this and next four pieces at shopbop.com
Dallin Chase Seth beaded silk blouse
Vanessa Bruno sequined top – currently 70 percent off!
The perfect layering piece for fall:

a T-Bags necklace tank

CC loves this Rebecca Taylor bouclé jacket with hook and eye closure. Like Chanel, only more affordable!

Of course, the fall essential: Victoria’s Secret Pink Prep Blazer
Navy access-ories:
Lanvin plastic bead necklace half off at aloharag. com
Burberry silk blend scarf, at net-a-porter.com
Last but not least:

Another Important Culture jacquard jacket and woolen gauze feather print top.