field jacket · khaki
What to Wear with Khaki Field Jacket
Khaki field jacket goes best with brown, black or white shoes, and navy, black or white tops, and navy, black or olive bottoms. Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
Outfits
Ways to wear khaki field jacket
Different ways to wear khaki field jacket: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Casual · All-neutral
At a glance
Every top and shoe combination that works
The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.
| brown loafers | black sneakers | white sneakers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy polo shirt |   Best88 |  Works75 |  Best89 |
| black turtleneck |  Best87 | Best88 | Best87 |
| white t-shirt |  Best80 | Best86 | Works74 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- brown · Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and white always sit well together.
Tops
- navy · Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and white always sit well together.
Bottoms
- navy · Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- olive · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and olive always sit well together.
The piece
How to choose and wear a field jacket
A cotton utility jacket with four front pockets, from military origins. Rugged, practical and smart-casual.
How to choose
- Waxed or heavy cotton in olive, khaki or navy.
- Room to layer a knit underneath.
- A length covering the seat.
Common mistakes
- ✕Over tailored suits.
- ✕Too tight to layer under.
- ✕Stuffing all four pockets.
Care: Rewax waxed cotton yearly; otherwise wash cold.
In a capsule: A men's capsule's practical spring and autumn jacket.
The details
Layering and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- Layering
- Over knitwear or shirts, with boots and jeans or chinos.
- Fabric
- Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.
Avoid
What not to wear with khaki field jacket
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Khaki field jacket: quick answers
What colour shoes go with khaki field jacket?
The best shoe colours to wear with a khaki field jacket are brown, black and white. Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth. Dark brown, navy, cream and burgundy also work.
What colour tops go with khaki field jacket?
The best top colours to wear with a khaki field jacket are navy, black and white. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Olive, cream, brown and burgundy also work. Be careful with camel and khaki: khaki and camel are close in depth; add a darker or lighter piece to separate them.
What colour bottoms go with khaki field jacket?
The best bottom colours to wear with a khaki field jacket are navy, black and olive. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Denim blue, white, brown and cream also work. Be careful with khaki: identical khaki top and bottom reads as a uniform; vary the shade or texture.
Can you wear khaki field jacket to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is khaki field jacket, black turtleneck, black pleated trousers, black chelsea boots. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
When should you wear khaki field jacket?
Khaki field jacket works in spring and autumn. Khaki itself reads as a spring/summer colour, so it looks most natural then.
What are the most common mistakes with field jacket?
Over tailored suits; Too tight to layer under; Stuffing all four pockets.
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