Green has been and always will be one of my favorite colors – not only in my closet but also in my house! I’ve often said that I felt like it was such a hard color to find. But, I see more and more green hues across the board in 2023, which excites me a lot. This week, Kate Spade announced that she has teamed up with Pantone to create the perfect green – Kate Spade Green! With this exciting announcement and my undying love of green, I decided it would be fun to throw in some green outfit ideas, including what colors to pair with green and how to achieve a monochromatic look. I’m also going to share ten of my current favorite green clothes so you can start mixing and matching this fun color right away!
How to Style a Green Outfit
Considering it’s one of my favorite colors, it’s no surprise that I love creating green outfits for every season. I’ve shared quite a few ways to wear this shade over the years. A few of my favorites include this green and brown outfit, this fun green spring outfit, and this green blazer and gingham pants outfit. With the new resort and spring arrivals, you better believe I’ll be creating many more green looks in the near future!
Green Monochrome Outfit Ideas
Agree, in my opinion, there are two main ways to create a chic and creative green outfit – monochromatic or combining original color combinations. You know I love a matchy-matchy look and that goes for color too. So, unsurprisingly, I’m a big fan of monochrome dressing!
I think a head-to-toe green outfit is so chic and easy to put together. But, I realize that if you don’t usually wear just one shade, a monochromatic green outfit can be a bit intimidating at first. Here’s my advice – When it comes to dressing monochromatic, it’s less about creating a look in the same exact shade of green, and more about mixing and matching green hues that complement each other. I think the top and bottom of the different shades create more interest. Likewise, the more differentiated textures you can add, the better. Layering multiple shades of green in combination with various materials creates a richer look. Here are some green monochromatic outfit ideas to inspire you!
Color combinations using green
Even though I love a monochromatic look, creating color combinations in my closet brings me JOY! Although I tend to never rule out any combination (where’s the fun in that?), I have a few favorite green color combinations. Here are some of my favorite colors to combine with green clothes for a fresh spring look.
Green and yellow outfit ideas
I think this is a seriously underused color combination, but it totally works! A green and yellow outfit creates a pretty citrusy feel perfect for spring. In fact, I first posted about this color combination in 2019 with this lemon and lime spring outfit. I think this combination is just as fresh in 2023 as it was then.
Green and Pink Outfit Ideas
Green and pink are a color combination that can sometimes feel a bit overused. In particular, kelly green and hot pink outfits have become very popular – seen in floral prints, stripes and solids. However, I love creating green and pink outfits that are a bit more unexpected. My favorite way to do this is to mix neon green with pastel pink. This green and pink winter outfit and this green and pink resort outfit are two examples. These different shades still create the classic color combination, but with a fun, modern vibe!
Green and Blue Outfit Ideas
Probably the simplest, but trendiest color combination at the moment – green and blue. I actually wore this green and blue striped top this week. It was the perfect starting point to create a relaxed green and blue look. This green and blue winter outfit is another favorite. Again, for me, the key is to find fun shades of these hues that are a bit unexpected. Apple green, turquoise blue, robin’s egg blue…there are so many interesting shades of these colors to play with when brainstorming green outfit ideas!
10 favorite green clothes
Are you ready to give these outfit ideas the Green light? Maybe you’re looking for a special piece to start building a green-centric outfit. In order to give free rein to your creative thoughts, I’m going to share my ten favorite green clothes that are available right now. Whether you live somewhere cold or hot, there’s a little something for everyone (and every budget) in this roundup!
1. The perfect green pencil skirt
As I mentioned above, Kate Spade recently teamed up with Pantone to create Kate Spade Green – a celebration of their original signature shade from 1993. And of course, it’s one of the most beautiful shades of green for spring! It reminds me of a field of grass or freshly cut flowers. They currently have so many items in this new shade, but this green pencil skirt is by far my favorite. This piece is easy to dress up or dress down. Personally, I love a pencil skirt combined with sneakers and a striped t-shirt! Are you looking for a green skirt outfit, but more in a mini spirit? This green mini skirt is so cute (I love the gold buttons) and it’s currently 40% off!
2. Green ballet flats
The internet has been abuzz that ballerinas are back, but let’s be honest, they never really left! These ballet flats are the most interesting shade of green and the price is hard to beat. They would look great with cropped white jeans and this cropped peacoat for a cute, casual green outfit. Are you looking for something a little different? These green velvet flats are so much fun – I love the unexpected texture!
3. Le Specs Air Heart Green Sunglasses
It wouldn’t be a post on Atlantic-Pacific without talking about sunglasses! The finishing touch to any outfit is sunglasses. So when I saw that Le Specs had a limited edition green pair of Air Hearts (one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses), I had to include them! These would look so chic paired with that perfect green sundress and sandals. PS If you’re a sunglass collector like me, check out this pair, which is currently under $20!
4. A green Wear Now dress
Still in the throes of winter? Are you looking for a green garment that can stand on its own and be the outfit? This long green dress is just perfect! DoubleJ creates such moving and interesting prints and this dress is no exception. This colorful set, black and white mini dress and jacquard set are some of my favorite La DoubleJ looks.
5. Resort Ready Green Bag
I carry this bag all the time and I don’t plan on letting it go anytime soon. A more vibrant shade of light green, this clutch is perfect for a day or night date on the town. It’s just the right amount of green to add some “pop” to any outfit. I also love the cute pearl clasp, which makes it easy to pair with all my pearl jewelry, including these affordable earrings!
6. A chic green mule
I own this shoe in seven colors and I don’t regret it! The shade of green is such a great color, setting the stage for chic and fun outfits. These shoes are also a great height to wear with a midi skirt or a pair of cropped jeans. At under $50, these green mules look a lot more expensive than they are (and they come in 13 other colors too!)
7. Oversized Green Outerwear
You know outerwear is the way to my heart, so I couldn’t do a roundup of my favorite green outfit ideas and not include some great coats. This oversized wool coat is a rich, deep green hue, making it easy to wear with darker browns and black in the cooler months. If you’re looking for something a little more fun and cropped, I’d check out this green swing jacket and green peacoat!
8. Green earrings
These earrings combine two of my favorite things: the color green and hearts! I bought these last year and was worried that I wouldn’t wear them too much, but damn it, I was wrong! They bring such a fun and feminine vibe to any green outfit and they ended up being one of my most worn earrings of 2022. Paired with a green dress and sunglasses, they have perfectly complemented this all-green outfit. And if you don’t really like earrings, don’t worry, they also exist as a necklace!
9. An everyday t-shirt
A striped t-shirt is one of the clothes I can’t live without. I’m currently loving this wide stripe boatneck t-shirt – there’s something so fresh about it. The combination of kelly green and light blue just screams spring and I’m here for it! If you’re looking to create an everyday green outfit, this is the perfect piece to start with. It would look great with those green sneakers or those classic white and green Vejas.
10. A dress to wow
This stunning green dress is ready for the holidays! The asymmetrical cut is fresh and unique, the perfect combination! This shade would be so fun to wear with a monochromatic green outfit, paired with green sandals and statement earrings. Plus, it would also look great with shoes and accessories in simple shades of tan, brown, and raffia.
Green Outfit Ideas for 2023
So what do you think? Are you green with envy for these fresh and spring pieces? I hope you feel inspired by these green outfit ideas and are ready to create something fun! Make sure to come back because I can promise you there will be more green clothing coming here on Atlantic-Pacific in 2023!
