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Olive and Sage: Do They Go Together?

Best

Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets sage be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put olive as the jacket or coat and sage on top.

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Outfits

Outfits with olive and sage

Most outfits put olive as the jacket or coat and sage on top.

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Smart casual · One accent colour

Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.

Casual · One accent colour

Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white always sit well together.

Casual · One accent colour

Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and black always sit well together.

Business · One accent colour

Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.

The two colours

What olive and sage each bring

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.

sage

A soft, grey-green. Calm and muted, it's the gentle green for spring and summer.

Works best as: Shirts, knits, dresses and trousers.

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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    Olive leads

    Olive as the main piece, sage as the second, black as the accent.

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    Sage leads

    The other way round: sage as the main piece, olive as the second.

Add a third

Colours that go with olive and sage

Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.

Who it suits

Colour types this pair flatters

Questions

Quick answers

Does olive go with sage?

Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets sage be the accent without clashing.

What colours go with olive and sage?

Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.

How do you wear olive and sage together?

Most outfits put olive as the jacket or coat and sage on top. For example: olive bomber jacket, navy cardigan, sage maxi skirt, white sneakers.

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Each colour on its own

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