The key to a truly versatile wardrobe is stocking key staples in neutral hues – traditionally earthy colours, sand tones, camel, black, white and grey – no wonder the monochrome movement has been so indomitable for 2015 and 2016. So it might seem almost sacrilegious for Jiawa Liu and I to be endorsing a colour for the coming autumn, let alone green. But military green is not just any green. Its ever so specific desaturated earthy personality makes it the perfect new neutral to change up your wardrobe for the new season.
How to wear it? Trust me on this, the military green will camouflage right into your everyday wardrobe (pun intended). However, for an effortlessly put together look, keep the whole outfit to no more than two or three key colours. Reference these dark and muted green badass military roots with oversized utility pockets, then inject a modern touch with a sexy wrap skirt (for her) or a pair of powerful loafer with silver buckles (for him).
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Some Tips here on how to style your khaki and military clothes from Jiawa Liu and I.
1 Material Contrast. Dive into your summer wardrobe and daily staples, pair your new season chunky wool coats, jackets and knits with patent leather pants, satin shirts and silk blouses, also it is fun time to pair your footwear and accessories in similar hues. Burgundy Dr. Martens? Get some maroon and dark red scarves or hats!
2 Play Safe. Simply pair your signature and powerful military greens with versatile and classic staple and basic pieces (to dress down). Such as crew necks in plain colours, any denim pieces, monochrome and stripes.
3 Play Colour palette and matching hues. Pair green with friendly colour hues especially warmer tones – brown, camel, maroon, mustard – then balance the rest of the look with classic colours and staples, such as shearling, denim and leather. Don’t forget to play layering as well! denim jacket and turtlenecks are always the best options for multi-layering!
How do you master a military look? Comment below to let you secret!
