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What to Wear with Navy Sweater

Navy sweater goes best with white, brown or tan shoes, and khaki, grey or olive bottoms. Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk.

Best shoe colours

Best bottom colours

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Outfits

Ways to wear navy sweater

Different ways to wear navy sweater: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.

For

Season

Occasion

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Smart casual · All-neutral

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olive chinosShop
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Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.

Smart casual · All-neutral

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khaki chinosShop
brown chelsea bootsShop

Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.

Smart casual · Layered

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white jeansShop
tan chelsea bootsShop

Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk.

Smart casual · One accent colour

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light blue jeansShop
grey sneakersShop

Light blue against navy is a tonal classic; it reads polished without trying.

At a glance

Every top and shoe combination that works

The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.

	white sneakers	brown loafers	tan loafers
khaki chinos	Best89	Best89	Works69
grey dress trousers	Best81	Best88	Works73
olive chinos	Best90	Works71	Best87

Piece by piece

Best colours for each part of the outfit

Shoes

white · Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk.
brown · Navy and brown is the classic pairing: warm against cool, clearly different in depth.
tan · Tan against navy gives strong contrast and a relaxed, warm-weather feel.

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Bottoms

khaki · Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
grey · Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing.
olive · Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.

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Jackets and coats

camel · Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast.
olive · Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
brown · Navy and brown is the classic pairing: warm against cool, clearly different in depth.

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The piece

How to choose and wear a sweater

A knitted pullover in wool, cashmere or cotton. It adds texture and warmth, and it's what makes an autumn outfit look finished.

How to choose

Merino wool is warm, fine and layers well; lambswool is cosier and thicker; cashmere softest.
A crew neck is the most versatile; a V-neck shows a shirt collar.
Grey, navy, camel and cream are the neutrals of knitwear.

How sweater should fit

Shoulder seams on the shoulder, ribbed hem at the belt, not clinging at the stomach.

Common mistakes

✕Pilled or stretched knitwear.
✕A long sweater hem hanging below a shorter jacket.
✕A bulky knit under a slim blazer.

Care: Hand wash or wool cycle, dry flat; fold, never hang.

In a capsule: Autumn and winter capsules rely on two or three sweaters in neutrals.

The details

How to wear it and fabric

What makes the colours above look deliberate.

How to wear it: A front tuck with high-waisted trousers; a shirt collar over the neckline makes it smarter.
Fabric: A cold-weather piece: wool, knit, leather and suede sit best with it.

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Questions

Navy sweater: quick answers

What colour shoes go with navy sweater?

The best shoe colours to wear with a navy sweater are white, brown and tan. Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk. Grey, cream, dark brown and black also work.

What colour bottoms go with navy sweater?

The best bottom colours to wear with a navy sweater are khaki, grey and olive. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Light blue, white, brown and burgundy also work.

What colour jackets and coats go with navy sweater?

The best jacket colours to wear with a navy sweater are camel, olive and brown. Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast. Khaki, grey, dark brown and tan also work.

Can you wear navy sweater to the office?

Yes. A reliable office combination is navy sweater, khaki chinos, brown chelsea boots. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.

When should you wear navy sweater?

Navy sweater works in autumn and winter.

How should sweater fit?

For men: Shoulder seams on the shoulder, ribbed hem at the belt, not clinging at the stomach. For women: A slightly relaxed fit; a front tuck with high-waisted bottoms defines the waist.

What are the most common mistakes with sweater?

Pilled or stretched knitwear; A long sweater hem hanging below a shorter jacket; A bulky knit under a slim blazer.

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