trench coat · olive
What to Wear with Olive Trench Coat
Olive trench coat goes best with white, black or dark brown 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.
What people ask
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What to wear with an olive trench coat for women?
White blouse, navy chinos and tan ankle boots. Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
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What to wear with an olive trench coat for men?
Navy cardigan, beige linen pants and white sneakers. Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
Searched as: “olive trench coat outfit men”
Outfits
Ways to wear olive trench coat
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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 | black sneakers | dark brown loafers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy polo shirt |  Best89 |  Works74 | Best82 |
| white oxford shirt |  Works74 | Best85 | Best85 |
| black turtleneck |  Best84 | Best84 | Works73 |
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.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and black always sit well together.
- dark brown · Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and dark brown 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 trench coat
A belted, double-breasted cotton gabardine coat. Light, water-resistant and timeless for spring and autumn.
How to choose
- Beige or khaki is the classic; navy and black are cooler alternatives.
- Cotton gabardine that sheds rain.
- A length at or just below the knee.
Common mistakes
- ✕Too big through the shoulders.
- ✕A trench shorter than the jacket under it.
- ✕The belt buckled tight over a bulky layer.
Care: Spot clean and air; re-proof the finish when it stops beading water.
In a capsule: The spring and autumn coat of a capsule; goes over both tailoring and denim.
The details
Layering and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- Layering
- Longer than everything underneath; belt it, or tie the belt behind when open.
- Fabric
- Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.
Avoid
What not to wear with olive trench coat
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Olive trench coat: quick answers
What colour shoes go with olive trench coat?
The best shoe colours to wear with an olive trench coat are white, black and dark brown. Two neutrals with clear contrast: olive and white always sit well together. Tan, cream, grey and navy also work.
What colour tops go with olive trench coat?
The best top colours to wear with an olive trench coat are navy, white and black. Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing. Cream, grey, beige and camel 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 trench coat?
The best bottom colours to wear with an olive trench coat 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: olive and brown are both neutral but similar in depth, so the outfit reads soft.
Can you wear olive trench coat to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is olive trench coat, 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 trench coat?
Olive trench coat 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 trench coat?
Too big through the shoulders; A trench shorter than the jacket under it; The belt buckled tight over a bulky layer.
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