Colour pair
Lavender and Olive: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put lavender on top and olive as the jacket or coat.
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Outfits
Outfits with lavender and olive
Most outfits put lavender on top and olive as the jacket or coat.
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Smart casual · Layered
Business · Layered
The two colours
What lavender and olive each bring
lavender
A pale, soft purple. Gentle and cool, it's a spring and summer pastel.
Works best as: Knits, shirts and dresses.
olive
A muted, earthy green that behaves like a neutral. Utilitarian and warm, it looks strong in autumn and relaxed in spring.
Works best as: Chinos, cargo pants, field jackets and overshirts.
How much of each
Colour recipes
The 60/30/10 rule: one colour for most of the outfit, one for a single piece, one small accent.
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Lavender leads
Lavender as the main piece, olive as the second, black as the accent.
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Olive leads
The other way round: olive as the main piece, lavender as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with lavender and olive
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does lavender go with olive?
Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with lavender and olive?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
How do you wear lavender and olive together?
Most outfits put lavender on top and olive as the jacket or coat. For example: olive bomber jacket, lavender dress, black ankle boots.
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Each colour on its own
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