Create an elegant evening look by wearing a tea-length navy dress -- the length may vary between your knee and calf, which is generally 3 to 4 inches below the knee -- with matching, satin-covered mules. You can also wear a contoured, halter-style navy dress with a jeweled neckline and matching peep-toe sling-backs embellished with jeweled trim. Add a bit of sparkle to a navy cocktail dress by pairing metallic-surfaced accessories with it. Wear this fitted bodice and flared-skirt frock with shimmery silver or gold peep-toe pumps. You can also go for a lustrous sheen by wearing satin-covered electric blue sling-backs. Wear complimentary accessories, like a stylish choker and drop earrings in a metallic or crystal finish, with a shiny-surfaced clutch.

That old rule that says you can't mix navy and black is obsolete: Ladies wearing navy frocks as part of their daytime wardrobe can dare to mix this deep blue tone with other dark colors, such as black. Pair navy dresses with black and brown accessories. Bare your legs during warm months sporting a mini frock made of clingy jersey fabric. Cinch a brown leather belt to define your waistline, and complete the look with strappy, gladiator-like heels in black. Carry a brown or black oversize leather tote with your dress. As an alternative, mix other complimentary neutral pieces in colors such as taupe, camel, and khaki, to blend with your ensemble.

Since navy is the new neutral, be bold and mix this dark shade with the opposite side of the neutral palette. Delve into nude hues, pairing this light neutral shade with this dark blue tone. Play with other light-colored neutrals, blending complimentary cream, beige and summery tan footwear and accessories with your navy frocks. Wear a deep blue shift dress with nude platform pumps for a classic, royal style.

Bring back the '60s and sport a mod look. Press the fashion playback button and introduce yellow, red and blue primary colors into your ensemble along with color-blocked and geometric patterns. Don a navy dress with white insert panels and accessorize it with a white belt and cat-eye sunglasses with big frames. Compliment this style with mod-inspired accessories, such as a geometric-patterned, silk neck scarf or headband in yellow, white and blue hues, as well as bright yellow pumps.