Weekend Wardrobe: Classic but Fun Navy and White Basic 4x4 Wardrobe

From Julianna Kunstler

This post took me a little longer to complete than usual because I lost most of my links when my computer reformatted all of the saved images, but I finally managed to pull everything together.  I thought I would focus on navy and white today, which is a classic color combination for summer.  Like the image above, a couple of the tops have hints of other shades of blue as well, and next week's accessories will put more emphasis on some lighter blue hues.

I put together a wardrobe that is not quite as casual as most of the wardrobes I create, but which still has some fun elements included.  Several of the tops and one skirt have unique prints that add interest to the collection.  These pieces would be great for someone who works in a situation where some formality is required but where there is still room for a personality to shine through!

Here is the first set of four, where a traditional column of color in navy can be created:

Clcokwise from top left: Boden Favourite Crew Cardigan in Navy; Banana Republic Life in Motion Parker Tunic Fit Silk Sleeveless Shirt in Navy Stripe; Boden The City Shirt in Navy; Banana Republic Ryan Slim Straight-Fit Bi-Stretch Pants in Navy.

For the second set of four, the look is slightly more casual:

Clockwise from top left: Boden Lightweight Printed Crew Neck in Blues Swallow Swoop;  Duluth Trading Co. Women's No-Yank Short Sleeve V-Neck T Shirt in White; Boden Annora Blouse in Ecru Meadow; Banana Republic Devon Legging-Fit Bi-Stretch Pants in Navy; 

The third set of four starts with a basic pencil skirt which can be paired with any of the three more casual tops:

Clockwise from top left: Uniqlo Niko Luoma SPRZ NY Printed Short-Sleeve T-Shirt in Navy; Boden Katie Top in White; Banana Republic Leopard Print Pleated Drapey Tank in Navy (no longer available); Boden Richmond Pencil Skirt in Navy.

The final set of four is composed of apparel for a very relaxed sort of work day, with a pair of white jeans and a fun navy print skirt plus two basic tops:

Clockwise from top left: Banana Republic Stretch-Cotton Shell in White; Duluth Trading Co. Women's No-Yank Short Sleeve V-Neck T Shirt in Storm Blue; Banana Republic Skinny Stain-Resistant Ankle Jeans in Lily Wash; Boden Fun Embroidered Skirt in Navy.

And here is the basic 4x4 wardrobe:

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I love the addition of the different print items, but so far this wardrobe is more functional than fun.  Next week I will add the accessories, which will include a wider range of blue shades and hopefully punch up the fun factor as well!