Fashion Trend: Navy Blue Dresses

Navy blue floats to the top of the color trends this season. More playful than black, but still elegant and refined, it works for casual, work and formal wear. If your complexions falls into the summer or winter palettes (and most of us do!), navy blue looks fantastic on you! Here's 5 great navy blue dresses to update your wardrobe.

Peplum peeks into the picture again with this cap sleeve dress fits all of the prerequisites for a wardrobe basic. Budget priced, this navy blue dress is perfect for formal office settings as well as after five or special celebrations. I like the narrow belt and the slim pencil skirt.

Ivory eyelet and piping trims a strapless navy dressthat works for casual or dress up occasions. For travel, this could be the dress that goes wherever you and your suitcase head next.

If there's a homecoming dance or party in your future, take a peek at this v neck dress. I love the shirred cap sleeves and contrasting belt which ties in a big bow at the back. The layers drape and shimmy in way that just says "I'm ready for anything!"
For those that just can't resist spunky romantic, try this sleeveless navy blue lace dress. A contrasting white lace collar caps the little keyhole on the front bodice. I love the spaghetti strap lining and the tiny tucks on the waist. This is a timeless pick for the party dress part of your closet.

And if you want a bit more drama with your navy blue lace, choose this one shoulder dresswith a butterfly sleeve. Gracious, gathered and tied with a black satin ribbon, here's a semi formal dress loaded with details and still priced less than $50. Darling!

Five styles, one color. Perhaps navy blue is the color that lets our personalities shine through the best.

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