Our Spring Style Guide is presented in partnership with Uniqlo USA
Winter, spring, summer, fall—army green is a color that works for ‘em all.
Why? Well, it’s a new school neutral that pairs with pretty much any piece in your wardrobe denim would. Consider army green the ideal hue for everything from lightweight canvas button ups that double as a second spring layer (you might know them as “shackets”) to perfectly pressed chinos. The resulting vibe is at once perfectly relaxed and easy to elevate. Win-win, right?
A note for all you history buffs out there: “army” green wasn’t actually introduced into the U.S. military until blue and red had already paved the way. In the 1850s, the Mounted Rifles ended up with green uniforms, but it wasn’t until 100 years later, in 1941, that blue denim fatigues were totally phased out and replaced with the olive-y shade we know and love today.
Below, learn how to wear army green this spring:
WHAT TO WEAR WITH ARMY GREEN
Don’t be afraid to pair army green with bright colors, like cool turquoise, bright pink. We also love army green when worn with orange, so long as the shade isn’t too close to a traffic cone: think, an army green canvas coat over a pale orange cotton button; that’s definitely worth a try.
WHEN TO WEAR ARMY GREEN
Where can’t you wear army green? is a better question.
You can take this color to the office, out on the town, and even out to date night…depending on the occasion. (Sorry, but our love for army green stops short of formalwear.) Think of army green as your alternative to wearing navy or khaki, and get dressed accordingly.
// How to Wear Army Green at the Office //
pants: Uniqlo, $30 | shirt: Uniqlo, $30 | belt: Uniqlo, $30
SG Says: Pants in army green are an easy place to start if you’re just starting to incorporate this neutral into your wardrobe. Dress the color up in trousers for work like above. Then, dress ’em down with chinos or twill jeans for a more casual vibe.
// How to Wear Army Green on the Weekend //
jeans: Uniqlo, $40 | jacket: Uniqlo, $50 | shirt: Uniqlo, $20 | glasses: Uniqlo, $15
SG Says: A Harrington jacket is a staple in any guy’s wardrobe, and one in army green is a great way to break out from the more typical chino-hued mold. Yours will look great paired with jeans and a citrus-colored button-up.
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO WEAR ARMY GREEN?
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Awww yeah! This one’s easy: LURVE army green both as a bomber jacket and as a pair of pants (but never together at the same time, of course!). Would be great if there was a bomber in army green leather or, if there such exists, suede. Now THAT would be cool!
That being said, not sure why some stores call army green “khaki,” though. ????
Agreed – army green is closer to olive, if anything. Isn’t khaki light tan?
An army green suede bomber would be sweeeeet.
Agreed – army green is closer to olive, if anything. Isn’t khaki light tan?
An army green suede bomber would be sweeeeet.
Throw on an army green jacket with slim dark denim and either black combat boots or some chukkas in brown. Call it a day, cuz you’re stylin.
Army jackets are so versatile + wearable in pretty much any season. Definitely stylin.
Army jackets are so versatile + wearable in pretty much any season. Definitely stylin.
Literally cannot find Clarks Chukka boots in the whole of Canada. I kid you not.
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I’ve been looking for an army green jacket for a while now but can’t get a chance with a good one (and a good price, of course!) then I saw this navy blue one in Gap on sale. I’d be stupid not to get his for only $40.
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Pardon my post if this is not related to the Army Green topic 😛
$40? definitely a good buy!!
My army green Levi’s Commuter trucker jacket is one of my favorite pieces
Ooh, that sounds awesome. Levis is perfect for that ‘perfectly beat-up but still looks great’ vibe
Ooh, that sounds awesome. Levis is perfect for that ‘perfectly beat-up but still looks great’ vibe
This shade of green works really well as pants with oxblood shoes, and of course it’s a can’t-miss as shack- or jacket. If I wore suits more often it would be great for spring when we wear bright shirts.
army green shackets and jackets for all!
This shade of green works really well as pants with oxblood shoes, and of course it’s a can’t-miss as shack- or jacket. If I wore suits more often it would be great for spring when we wear bright shirts.
I love army/olive green! Has definitely been my go-to color lately. Have jackets, shirts, pants, and ties in the shade. Actually throwing on an army green m65 field jacket right now!
On a side note, I couldn’t help but notice matching underwear AND socks in the last suggestion. I had to laugh at that one. No way do I want to be that coordinated! LOL!
that field jacket sounds awesome
Army green never looked good contrasting with my blue eyes and beautiful Irish skin, but pairing it with turquoise and orange is a definite upgrade that I’ll try.
I purchased an army green field jacket from old navy for $40. I cut out the hood in the collar, and then waxed the jacket with some Barbour wax. Turned out to be a pretty cool poor-mans Barbour, and looks/works great when on/off motorcycle.
Old Navy’s outerwear is like the Rodney Dangerfield of outerwear – it gets no respect. I have a light blue overcoat I wore all winter and got at least a couple compliments every time I put it on. Good find, Raymond!
I purchased an army green field jacket from old navy for $40. I cut out the hood in the collar, and then waxed the jacket with some Barbour wax. Turned out to be a pretty cool poor-mans Barbour, and looks/works great when on/off motorcycle.
One of my favorite colors. So versatile, no matter what season. Ps Just ordered those “Related Garments” in the “At the office” post.
high five!! you better share a pic when they arrive
Haha indeed. Just remember, you started it. Lol. ????