The Color You Should Wear More of in 2017 Isn't Black, but It's Pretty Damn Close

Updated on 12/31/2016 at 8:30 PM

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For most fashion girls, a head-to-toe black outfit is a sacred look because you always look good and it's easy to put together. With the new year quickly approaching, however, we're challenging ourselves (and you) to make some tiny style changes, starting with: wear a little less black and a little more navy. You're probably thinking, "Navy? That's random," but if you've been paying attention to street style photos, you know it's a shade It girls have always worn. Navy works as a base with everything from bold prints to bright colors and even pairs well with edgier pieces like leather.

In fact, the street style shots ahead prove the neutral tone is as versatile and easy to coordinate outfits with as black. We even had to squint a few times at our screen to tell the dark hues apart. Although black will always be a safe and classic color, do give it a rest and give navy a chance in 2017. You may even realize there are navy items hanging in your closet already. But if there aren't, we have it taken care of with some shopping ahead plus some tips on how to style the color.

Just like how you can wear head-to-toe black, do head-to-toe navy. Street style star Nicole Warne makes this look easy by pairing together variations of the same color, plus a print to mix it up.

The next time you grab a sweater to wear with your jeans, make it a navy one. You would think the blues clash, but they are the perfect complement.

You can certainly rock a black blazer from 9-to-5 at the office, but on the weekends, slip into a navy version for a relaxed vibe. We'd wear this outfit to brunch or to check out some contemporary art galleries.

And if Fashion Week was any indication, you need a navy velvet blazer too.

The new way to wear black is with navy. The two colors look so good together and it's pretty much the easiest combo you can pull off for all occasions.

You've got your favorite black jumpsuit, but how about a navy one? Our vote is on a style like this one piece with a dramatic flared hem.

Take some cues from this street style star and invest in a navy-colored coat. Like black, the color goes with everything in your closet.

While you're coat shopping, check out a navy puffer too.

In case you haven't noticed, navy goes well with the potter's clay trend too.

Consider a navy piece the next time you're looking for something to pair with leather.

Use navy as the base color of your outfit and layer any print like stripes or other colors on top without worrying about clashing.

Pinstripes on navy is just genius. Not only is the look cool, but anyone can easily rock this print.

Ease your way into navy with minimalist accessories like this J.W. Anderson crossbody bag.

You never have to fear wearing a bright color with navy since it's just as versatile as black!

If you need more convincing that navy is in a fashion girl's color wheel, look at Olivia Palermo. She's worn the hue multiple times in her outerwear, dresses, and even accessories for Fashion Week.

Fill up your wardrobe with select navy pieces ahead!