field jacket · olive
What to Wear with Olive Field Jacket
Olive field jacket goes best with white, tan or black shoes, and navy, white or black tops, and navy, beige or white bottoms. Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white always sit well together.
Outfits
Ways to wear olive field jacket
Different ways to wear olive field jacket: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart 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.
| white sneakers | tan sandals | black sneakers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy polo shirt |  Best90 | Best89 |  Works75 |
| white t-shirt |  Works75 | Best88 | Best87 |
| black turtleneck |  Best87 | Best80 | Best87 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white always sit well together.
- tan · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and tan always sit well together.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and black always sit well together.
Tops
- navy · Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white always sit well together.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and black always sit well together.
Bottoms
- navy · Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
- beige · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and beige always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white 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 olive field jacket
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Olive field jacket: quick answers
What colour shoes go with olive field jacket?
The best shoe colours to wear with an olive field jacket are white, tan and black. Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white always sit well together. Dark brown, cream, grey and beige also work.
What colour tops go with olive field jacket?
The best top colours to wear with an olive field jacket are navy, white and black. Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing. Cream, grey, beige and khaki also work. Be careful with brown: olive and brown are both neutral but similar in depth, so the outfit reads soft.
What colour bottoms go with olive field jacket?
The best bottom colours to wear with an olive field jacket are navy, beige and white. Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing. Khaki, black, cream and grey also work. Be careful with brown and charcoal: olive and brown are both neutral but similar in depth, so the outfit reads soft.
Can you wear olive field jacket to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is olive field jacket, white linen shirt, navy chinos, dark brown chelsea boots. Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
When should you wear olive field jacket?
Olive field jacket works in spring and autumn. Olive itself reads as a autumn/spring 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.
Keep going
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