The Rich-Looking Neutral Color I Keep Ordering Instead of Black

Influencer Anouk Yve wearing a gray sweater and olive green skirt

(Image credit: @anoukyve)

When we think of neutrals, the shades that come to mind are likely black, beige, camel, and perhaps brown. But I think there's one you should add to that list that's a bit less obvious but just as much of a wardrobe staple as the aforementioned colors: olive green. Olive is that rich-looking shade of green that's much murkier than kelly green but not as dark or cool-toned as forest green.

If an item is available in olive green, more often than not, that's the color I end up ordering. It looks chic with every other neutral as well as a variety of more vibrant hues. Brands have finally caught on to the appeal of olive green, as I'm seeing it more and more, from trousers and sweaters to shoes and bags. (Speaking of bags, an olive-green handbag is a very wise investment.)

If I've convinced you, keep scrolling to shop my favorite rich-looking olive-green pieces on the market right now. You'll want to thank me after you realize how often you wear them.

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Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.