The Ultra-Rich Looking Color Trend That Better Than Black (Yes, Really)

Like clockwork, a few colors always emerge from the back of our closets once temperatures begin to drop. Black! Brown! Beige! All of them are the fashion crowd's in-formal welcoming committee for fall. But beyond the more obvious shades, occasionally, there will be a few other colors that manage to capture our collective attention. Recently, some of those hues that have taken the runways by storm include oxblood , dove gray , and even olive green —which all, ironically, can be considered fall neutrals. For the record, these color trends are far from groundbreaking. However, for some fashion people, the mere concept of opting for clothing that's not black, brown, or beige can be, well, earth-shattering. Considering that we've seen so many conversations crop up around alternatives to black, it's only a matter of time before one color comes back into the chat: navy.

Before you scream at your screen, hear me out. Embracing color can be challenging for the fashion crowd (no shade intended). But opting for an unexpected neutral, like navy, allows us to make our everyday staples feel a bit more elegant with little effort. But if that's not enough to sell you on this shade, keep scrolling. In an effort to prove that this color is actually, dare I say, the "new" black, I've pulled ample proof that this particular shade permeated F/W 24 collections. Ahead, you'll find a few styling examples of this color trend on the runway and a curation of the best navy clothing for fall from Nordstrom, H&M, Aritzia, J.Crew, and a few other retailers. Fair warning: this story may cause you to want to stop wearing all-black. Proceed with caution.

MANGO Classic Trench Coat With Belt

Nothing is more timeless than a navy trench coat.

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Intrecciato Shoulder Bag

What's not to love about this navy Bottega Veneta bag?

Reformation Collins Shirt

Give your white button-down a well-deserved break.

COS Pleated Barrel-Leg Cotton Pants

Note the trend-forward barrel shape of these trousers.

Mango Round-Neck Knitted Dress

Sweater dress season is coming!

Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flat in Navy

Meet the perfect ballet flats for fall.

H&M Knit Cardigan in Navy

Layer up!

ZARA Satin Effect Midi Skirt in Navy

The great thing about this navy slip skirt? It can be worn in nearly every season.

Everlane The Oversized Blazer in Buttersmooth Navy

Navy blazers never go out of style.

Aritzia The Effortless Pant

You won't have to put too much effort into looking elegant with these pleated pants.

H&M Felted Jacket With Shawl Collar

It's giving Toteme.

Banana Republic Skinny Everywhere Ponte Pant in Navy

Sublime. No notes.

J.Crew Collection Vivienne Blazer in Pinstripe Italian Wool Blend

I'm a sucker for a pinstripe suit. Pair with the matching portia pant ($275).

Aritzia Babaton Deniro Vest in Dark Night Navy

You can style this vest with matching navy separates or dark-wash denim.

MANGO Skirt in Navy

Pleated skirts are already quite polished, but the shade of this particular one raises the bar.

Jeffrey Campbell Gambol Slingback Pointed Toe Pump in Navy

Honestly, I didn't know that my wardrobe was missing a pair of navy slingback heels until now.

Madewell The Essential Curve Shoulder Bag

It's not fall if you're not wearing something suede, IMHO.

COS Scarf-Detail Wool Maxi Dress

The scarf detail on this dress is sending me.

Reformation Roxanne Over the Knee Boot

Navy knee-high boots? It's a need , not a want.

H&M Bodycon Dress

Gawking over the bustier detail on this bodycon dress.

Aritzia Babaton The Constant Coat

I can attest to Aritzia's outerwear being worth the investment—especially when it's as elevated as this navy double-breasted coat.

Banana Republic Ribbed Merino Mock-Neck Tank

Shiv Roy would approve.

Good American Better Than Leather Faux Leather Pants

PSA: leather pants can come in colors other than black and brown.

G.H.BASS Whitney Leather Loafer in Navy

These loafers capture the essence of the old-money aesthetic.

Mango Double-Breasted Wool Coat

I thought about gatekeeping this coat, but it's too good.

Tory Burch Robinson T Monogram Convertible Shoulder Bag

Tory Burch always understands the assignment.

J.Crew Cashmere Relaxed T-Shirt

Chic, chic, chic.

Antropologie The Avery Pleated Skort by Maeve

BRB, I'm going to recreate this navy skirt's styling now.