Khaki color was originally perceived as a color scheme for military uniforms. By now, it has firmly taken its place in the women's wardrobe. All shades of khaki are based on a calm, dirty green, gray, beige undertone, so they go well with many other colors. Read on to learn how to use khaki clothes in your wardrobe.
What shades of khaki are there?
Designers consider khaki to be a palette of universal colors that can become the basis of a basic wardrobe. It has many warm and cold shades, so it will not be difficult for a girl of any color type to choose several things for herself.
The following main shades are distinguished:
- sand;
- beige;
- ashen;
- olive;
- bronze;
- golden and many other natural shades (for example, the color of wormwood or hay).
Who can wear color and who can’t?
It is best to determine which woman’s color suits her based on her color type: skin color, hair, eyes, etc. Different shades of the same color “suit” them. In particular:
- red-haired beauties are shown color in all its manifestations. We recommend that brave girls try on the current total look, when all the items in the look are designed in the same color, but in different shades;
- Blondes with green eyes and peach skin tones are recommended to choose items with a golden, beige, or green base note;
- dark-skinned brunettes are better off choosing deep colors such as ash, marsh or gray;
- fair-haired girls with light, almost transparent skin are advised not to wear khaki around the face, it can increase the grayness of the skin. It is better to choose khaki trousers or a skirt, and as a top choose a blouse or sweater of a suitable color.
A girl in a down jacket or khaki coat will not look pale if she dilutes the look with a fashionable scarf in a peach shade.
Style color features
Khaki is an integral part of some styles. First of all, this military style. The items here are stylized to resemble military uniforms. They are characterized by clear lines and silhouette. Various decorative elements such as epaulets, stripes, and stripes are often used. A peacoat, an overcoat, a suit of straight trousers and a jacket, or a sheath dress look good in khaki.
Safari is a trend that is impossible to imagine without khaki shades. Features of the style are natural shades, natural fabrics, laconic design and functionality. A dress or overalls are decorated with chest pockets, a skirt or shorts are complemented with a belt and buttons.
What colors of clothes does khaki go with?
Combining khaki items with other colors is an easy task. The main rule is that both should suit your color type. Let's look at the main fashionable combinations.
With white
Pairing dusty shades with a white T-shirt or blouse is ideal for everyday wear. White gives dusty green a softness. Combine them as top and bottom. White trousers and a greenish shirt look interesting.
With gray
Gray tones mostly look boring, so we recommend combining them with bright khaki items. Over a gray T-shirt, wear a rich long trench coat, denim jacket or shirt. Bottom: black or blue jeans with a comfortable fit.
With black
So that the image does not look gloomy, We recommend choosing lighter shades of dusty khaki to pair with black clothes. This outfit can also have an evening focus; just choose a stylish trouser suit or cocktail dress.
With beige
Beige looks great with light shades of khaki: wormwood, bronze or ash. For a monochrome look, use a sand tone. Combine shorts or a skirt with a short beige top, or throw a beige jacket or denim over a white T-shirt.
With brown
This good natural combinatione. Give preference to a combination of classic khaki and chocolate, bronze or oak tones. The look looks fashionable with a brown suede biker jacket and greenish skinny trousers.
With blue
In this case, the most stylish solution would be to combine blue or light blue denim with a military or safari shirt in a traditional military color.
With pink
When combining with pink, pay attention to the following:
- Combine ash-colored items with a soft pink, pale shade. A soft pink pullover with a skirt or skinny jeans looks ideal;
- Wear raspberry with bright green flowers.
With yellow
With yellow we combine khaki with a brown undertone. The best combinations with it: lemon, amber and mustard. A combination of slightly flared trousers and a yellow flowy blouse is suitable for both walking and work.
With orange
Throw a military-style khaki or olive-colored jacket over an orange pullover. This is the best color scheme for late summer and early autumn.
With red
The red color attracts too much attention, so only one element will be enough in the image - a blouse, bag or shoes. Marsh or dark green colors go with red.
With burgundy
In one look, combine two deep shades: wine with marsh or marsala with protective. A burgundy dress in combination with a cardigan or khaki raincoat always looks stylish.
With coral
Here the situation is the same as with the color red. Coral is very eye-catching, so pair your coral jumper with a bronze or smoky bottom to calm down the look.
With plum
Violet tones go better with our color, or have a red undertone. So plum and rich green is a good concept for a pantsuit with a purple blouse or top.
What colors are taboo?
There are no colors for khaki that it cannot be combined with. Only certain shades may not be combined, For example:
- You can’t wear dark green with black, otherwise there won’t be any contrast and the image will look gloomy;
- For gray, choose brighter shades of green. Having two dusty colors will make you look like a gray mouse.