9 Surprisingly Cool Camo Outfits to Try
"Look at the cute camo outfit" is likely not a sentence you utter often, because let's face it: The print is just not that easy to style. Unlike patterns such as florals or stripes that play nicely with a myriad of color palettes and fabric textures, camouflage is, when it comes down to it, a bit trickier. But when have we ever not been game for a wardrobe challenge?
If you're on the same style page, then today's roundup of smart street style outfits is bound to inspire you to test the limits with this bold look. We turned to some of our favorite fashion editors (and street style stars) for ways to create cute camo outfits this spring and even included a few of our favorite pieces for you to shop as a start. Scroll down to find out why camouflage is the unexpected must-have pattern right now. Which look is your favorite?
Try a grass-green layer with subdued camo colors for an outside-the-box monochrome palette.
We never thought we'd suggest camo Bermuda shorts as a thing, but never say never.
Wear your camo the French way—with all-black separates.
When in doubt, a hit of neon always pairs well with camouflage.
Accessorize camo cargo pants with a statement sweatshirt and combat boots.
Go for a pair of camo trousers and team with athletic pieces like a cool fanny pack and chunky sneakers.
Contrast a pair of baggy camo slacks with a sleek fitted top.
Swap out your denim jacket for a camo iteration for a fun, fresh look.
Ready to be daring? Invest in a pair of camouflage overalls and style with your favorite printed pieces, like a striped jumper and floral jacket.
SHOP CUTE CAMO PIECES
Meet your new favorite everyday jacket.Available in sizes XS to XL.
In case you get bored with your blue jeans this spring.Available in sizes XS to L.
We'd style these with a graphic tee and dad sneakers.Available in sizes 24 to 30.
Wear a camo skirt to your next night out in place of a leather version.Available in sizes XS to L.
We love the idea of a camo tee as a versatile closet classic.Available in sizes XXS to L.
Want more must-have spring prints? Look no further.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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