When you go into the office, it is important that you look good. Some people will take it a step too far, and wear a full suit when there really is no need. But, you don’t need to wear a full suit to look good, instead you can simply wear khaki.
A full suit is rarely comfortable, which is why it is better to look “smart” by wearing a specific color instead. If you wear khaki to look smart, then you can switch it up by wearing a khaki skirt instead of khaki trousers.
Designing your outfit around a specific color gives you a lot more freedom, but it can make things a little trickier too. Especially if you struggle to put outfits together.
Khaki is great because it goes with so much. But, if you are struggling with inspiration, then you are in the right place. In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at 5 great color choices to wear with khaki, and 3 which you should avoid. So if you want to find out more, keep on reading!
What Colors Go With Khaki?
Let’s dive right in and take a look at five different khaki color options that look incredible.
1. Khaki And Brown
First up, we have khaki and brown. A lot of people believe that colors should contrast when it comes to clothes, but we beg to differ. While color contrasts can look amazing, colors that compliment each other look great too – khaki and brown is one of these sets.
The great thing about combining khaki and brown is that these colors are very similar to one another. You can almost match your top and pants by wearing a light brown shirt with khaki trousers, and vice versa. Likewise, you can contrast your khaki pants with a dark brown shirt, and it will still look great.
But our favorite combination of khaki and brown is when you pair khaki pants with a pair of brown shoes and a light brown shirt.
The light brown of the shirt blends seamlessly with the khaki pants, allowing your brown shoes to be the real stars of the show. Some people will knock this color combination, but for us, it will always be one of the best options out there.
2. Khaki And Black
Alternatively, if you want a color that is going to contrast the light khaki of your shirt, then we would recommend choosing black. Black really does go with everything, and khaki is no different. This simple color combination is safe, but it really does look good.
When it comes to khaki and black, we always prefer to wear the khaki on top. As khaki is the lighter of the two colors, it simply works better when it is worn on your top half.
Black trousers are fairly standard, and you probably already have a pair hidden somewhere in your closet. So, all you have to do is buy a nice khaki shirt to complete this outfit.
No matter whether you are wearing a khaki shirt and black trousers or vice versa, we would recommend a pair of white shoes. White trainers, such as Converse, look amazing when paired with these colors, and they can really help prevent you from looking over dressed.
This color combination is easy to pull off when it is done right, and it is a great choice if you want to utilize clothing that you already have at home.
3. Khaki And Navy
A potentially controversial color combination that we love is khaki and navy. Khaki is almost a shade of green, navy is a bold shade of blue, and as the saying goes, blue and green should never be seen.
However, we are boldly saying that that statement is wrong. In fact, khaki not only goes well with navy, but a range of other blue shades too.
If you are going to wear navy with khaki, we would once again recommend featuring this color in your pants. Some shades of navy almost look black in certain lights, which is why navy works so well on your bottom half.
Although, another great way to style these two colors is to introduce another shade of blue to the mix. Pair khaki pants with a light blue shirt and a navy cardigan for a very stylish look that breaks all the fashion rules!
4. Khaki And Cream
If you are looking to style an outfit for the summer, then the best color to pair with your khaki clothing is cream. Neutral colors look amazing with khaki, and they scream summer too.
Khaki is a fairly neutral color on its own, so when it is paired with another neutral color, like cream, it creates an outfit that looks laid back and relaxed, but smart too.
The khaki and cream color combination is perfect if you have a smart pair of khaki trousers that you want to wear to work. Simply pair this with a plain cream tee, and a pair of brown shoes, and heads will turn.
When people want to dress smart, they immediately jump to wearing a full suit, but there really is no need to do this. All it takes is a smart pair of pants, and a plain cream shirt, and you will look professional while being comfy too!
5. Khaki And Red
Finally, let’s wrap this up with the bold color combination of khaki and red. When you think about colors to pair with khaki, it is likely that red will be one of the last options that come to mind, but this color combination looks fabulous.
Red is a bright color, which is why it is perfect if you want to stand out from the crowd. It can be easy to want to blend in with the other people that you work with, but why blend in when you were born to stand out?
The khaki and red color combo is perfect for anybody who is willing to take a risk. But, if you want to play it a little safer, while also trying out this color combination, pair your khaki with white clothing, and insert red through little accessories – such as your socks or tie. Once you try this color combination, you won’t look back!
What Colors Don’t Go With Khaki?
Now that we have taken a look at 5 great colors that go with khaki, let’s take a look at 3 colors which you should avoid at all costs.
Khaki
Khaki and brown work well because there is a slight difference in these two colors. But khaki and khaki is simply too much khaki. Your clothes will blend into one, and you run the risk of looking like you are wearing your pajamas. You should avoid this color combo at all costs.
Yellow
Yellow is far too similar to khaki for you to pair these colors together. Especially if you are thinking of pairing light yellow with khaki. You will end up looking washed out by your clothing, which isn’t an ideal look if you are trying to look smart. This is another color combination to steer clear of.
Green
Finally, we would recommend avoiding the color green when putting together a khaki outfit. When paired together, khaki and green can make you look slightly like an explorer. So unless that is your profession, we would recommend staying away from pairing green and khaki clothing.
Summary
In this guide, we have taken a look at 5 great colors that look amazing with khaki clothes, and 3 colors that you should avoid at all costs. Check out the guide above to find out more.
Hi, my name is Joseph Pais and I have been living in London for twelve years. I first moved out here straight after university for an internship in a top accounting firm. I had never been someone to dress up, so I started my time here wearing sweats, hoodies, and the occasional pair of jeans.
If you’re struggling with fitting in within London, let me give you a piece of advice - change how you dress yourself. Sweats are for at home when no one can see you, and impressions influence everything.
I want to use my website to show you how to present yourself in cities to ensure that you’re not being held back by your clothing choices. So, let’s get to work and get you that bit closer to success!
