How to wear the color khaki?

Khaki is one of those timeless colors that we carry over every year. But do you really know how to wear it? We give you all our advice so that you can appropriate it with style and elegance!

Coming from the adjective "khaki", which literally means "dusty", khaki is a shade obtained by mixing yellow, brown and green. If we often associate it with the military uniform, khaki is today one of those timeless fashion colors that we carry over every year, in winter as in summer. Stylish and very elegant, we also love the little adventurous side it brings to our look. But how to wear khaki? What colors to associate it with? Instructions for use in a timeless color.

How to wear the color khaki?

Khaki thrones in our wardrobe all year round, but even more so in autumn! To change from the classic beige trench coat, why not go for a khaki trench coat? It goes with everything and remains a timeless must have in your wardrobe. If you prefer short jackets, we advise you to opt for a khaki cotton Saharan. A piece that spends the years without taking a wrinkle and that goes easily with all your clothes.

In winter, don't hesitate to swap your black coat for a long straight khaki coat or bathrobe, which you will tie at the waist to highlight your figure. Khaki leather is also very trendy! Pants or skirt, it adapts perfectly to winter temperatures. To change from classic black sweaters, prefer the khaki sweater. As for the fabric, we prefer jersey or wool to stay warm!

If we prefer to wear khaki in autumn-winter, we can absolutely adopt it in spring-summer! For a trendy mid-season look, opt for a jumpsuit, for example, that you associate with a pair of heeled sandals or white sneakers to be comfortable. We also love the idea of ​​the khaki tuxedo, ultra chic for a day at work or an evening with friends!

In summer, show off your legs by opting for a mini-skirt or shorts, to wear with a basic white t-shirt or a satin camisole. Right on trend, a pleated midi skirt will also be perfect with a pair of black or gold sandals. If you like minimalist looks, then bet on a simple khaki t-shirt that you wear with jeans, white pants, or a white denim skirt.

Our look ideas for adopting khaki

We could not be more elegant, the total khaki look is undoubtedly our favorite option to adopt this color that is both chic and casual. To adopt it, several pieces are available to you: the khaki tuxedo, the khaki jumpsuit or the khaki dress. Exercise more risky but just as stylish: the shades of colors! It consists of combining several shades of khaki in the same look. Here, it will therefore be several shades of green, such as fir green or almond green.

  • Khaki with (small) touches

If you are not a fan of the total khaki look, just go for the khaki with touches. A coat, a sweater, pants, jeans, a skirt, a jacket, a plain or printed cotton t-shirt, a blouse or a shirt, you are spoiled for choice to adopt it in your everyday outfits . And above all, it is you who decide on its predominance in your outfit. Indeed, you can choose small keys or larger ones according to your desires!

If you are one of those who love khaki in small touches, consider accessories! Anchored in popular consciousness as "military", khaki is feminized and the rendering is rather canon. More original than a classic black bag, the khaki handbag has a bright future ahead of it. We love it on our fall looks with a trench coat, or on our spring looks with pepy colors like pink or orange. Finally, don't forget the shoes! A pair of sneakers, leather ankle boots … Khaki is endlessly available, and why not even go for a hat, paying attention to the fabric chosen because a downpour is quick to arrive!

What colors to associate khaki with?

Good news, the khaki color will go with all nude shades: beige, white, ecru. It also goes very well with pastel tones, such as powder pink or sky blue for example.

While it goes very well with light colors, khaki is a shade that also goes with dark shades, such as black, burgundy or even brown in all its shades.

To add a little pep to your outfit, do not hesitate to associate khaki with more flashy colors such as red, fuchsia pink or even orange. The rendering is rather canon!

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