Sure, Black Goes with Everything, But It Always Looks Best Next to This Particular Hue

Yes, we know the old-school rule that you should never wear these guys together. But honestly, we think they look just fine mixed and matched. Also, while an all-black or all-navy outfit can make you look like a big ol' blob, together they create major depth and liveliness.

Get the look: Selected Femme coat ($135); J.Crew sweater ($98); BB Dakota skirt ($63)

Still not sold? Add a third neutral to the mix. Beige, camel and tan won't contrast as starkly as white but can help create some distance between the two darker hues.

Get the look: All Saints leather jacket ($498); Halogen sweater ($99); Mango skirt ($100)

Or take the guesswork out of mixing and matching by going for a piece that already incorporates both colors. Either way, we're definitely ready to prove grandma wrong here. Bring on the blacks and blues! 

Get the look: Alala ($245); Sam Edelman ($260); North Face ($420); Joseph ($477)