overshirt · khaki
What to Wear with Khaki Overshirt
Khaki overshirt goes best with brown, black or white shoes, and navy, black or olive bottoms. Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
Outfits
Ways to wear khaki overshirt
Different ways to wear khaki overshirt: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · Tonal
Casual · Tonal
Casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · Layered
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 chinos |  Best91 | Works75 |  Best89 |
| black pleated trousers |  Works61 | Best82 | Best80 |
| olive cargo pants |  Works61 | Best85 | Best85 |
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.
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.
Jackets and coats
- 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.
- brown · Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
The piece
How to choose and wear a overshirt
A heavy shirt worn open like a light jacket, also called a shacket. It layers over tees and hoodies in spring and autumn.
How to choose
- Heavy cotton twill, wool or corduroy; thin shirting isn't an overshirt.
- Chest pockets and a straight hem.
- Olive, navy, brown and grey.
Common mistakes
- ✕Buttoned up and tucked in like a shirt.
- ✕Layered under a tight coat.
- ✕Too long, covering the seat entirely.
Care: Wash cold, hang dry; wool versions brush clean.
In a capsule: A men's capsule's in-between layer for spring and autumn.
The details
How to wear it and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- How to wear it
- Worn open over a tee, like a light jacket.
- Fabric
- Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.
Avoid
What not to wear with khaki overshirt
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Khaki overshirt: quick answers
What colour shoes go with khaki overshirt?
The best shoe colours to wear with a khaki overshirt 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 bottoms go with khaki overshirt?
The best bottom colours to wear with a khaki overshirt 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.
What colour jackets and coats go with khaki overshirt?
The best jacket colours to wear with a khaki overshirt are navy, black and brown. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Olive, denim blue, dark brown and cream also work. Be careful with tan, grey and camel: khaki and tan are close in depth; add a darker or lighter piece to separate them.
Can you wear khaki overshirt to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is khaki overshirt, black pleated trousers, black chelsea boots. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
When should you wear khaki overshirt?
Khaki overshirt works in spring and autumn and winter. Khaki itself reads as a spring/summer colour, so it looks most natural then.
What are the most common mistakes with overshirt?
Buttoned up and tucked in like a shirt; Layered under a tight coat; Too long, covering the seat entirely.
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