Olive has slowly become one of those colors that keeps showing up in fashion. I have been seeing it in dresses, jackets, pants, shoes, bags, and even small accessories. It feels like a nice change from the usual black, white, and beige pieces that we see all the time.
What I like most about olive is that it is easy to wear. The color is not too bright, but it still adds something different to an outfit. I can wear it with white, cream, black, denim, or other neutral shades without having to think too much about matching.
Shopbop has olive pieces in many different styles, so there are plenty of ways to try the trend. I picked these options because they give me different ways to wear the color, from a simple everyday outfit to something a little more dressed up.
1. Oliver Peoples Eyewear
Adding olive through sunglasses would be an easy way to try the trend without wearing a full olive outfit. I like this idea for days when my clothes are mostly neutral but I still want a little color in the look. A simple white top with jeans would work well with them. I would also keep the other accessories simple so the sunglasses can add that small pop of olive.
2. Logan Tay
Sometimes a small accessory is enough to bring a new color into my wardrobe. This olive necklace would look cute with a plain top or a simple dress, especially when I want the outfit to have a little more detail around the neckline. I would let the necklace be the main accessory and skip a heavy stack of jewelry. It could also be an easy way to try olive if I do not want to buy a bigger clothing piece.
3. Ronny Kobo
When I want to dress up without spending too much time putting an outfit together, a dress is usually one of my first choices. This olive style has a fitted shape that makes it feel more suited to dinners, parties, or other plans where I want to look a little dressed up. Simple heels and a small bag would be enough here. I would keep the jewelry light because the dress already gives the outfit enough to work with.
4. The Great
Some days, I like wearing a longer skirt because it gives me more ways to style my outfit. This olive skirt has a long, easy shape that would look nice with a fitted tee or a simple top. The color also makes it easy to pair with other neutral shades. For a casual day, I would go with sneakers or flats. A nicer top and simple jewelry could make it work for a more dressed up plan.
5. Blanknyc
A relaxed dress is useful for days when I want to feel comfortable but still look put together. The olive color gives this one a little more character than a basic neutral dress, while the simple shape keeps it easy to wear. Sneakers would be my choice for a casual look. A small shoulder bag and simple jewelry would be enough to finish it.
6. Damson Madder
Jeans are not the only option when I want a relaxed bottom. These olive pants have a loose, wide shape that would look good with a fitted tee, tank top, or tucked-in shirt. Keeping the top simple would let the pants be the main part of the outfit. I would finish the look with flats or sneakers for an easy everyday outfit.
7. Tory Burch
A little color in an everyday outfit can make it feel less plain. With their mix of suede and mesh, these olive sneakers have a casual look that would be easy to wear with jeans, casual pants, or even a simple dress. I especially like this kind of piece because it does not require me to change the rest of my wardrobe. Neutral clothes would make the olive color easy to notice without making the outfit feel too colorful.
8. Polo Ralph Lauren
Basic outfits can feel different with the right extra layer. This olive jacket has a simple shape that makes it easy to wear over a plain tee and jeans. The color adds something different while still being easy to match. For a more relaxed look, sneakers and a small crossbody bag would work well. On another day, I could wear it with darker pants for a slightly different look.
9. Roxanne Assoulin
Jewelry does not have to be simple when the rest of the outfit is plain. These olive earrings would give a basic top or dress a little more color without needing a necklace or several other accessories. I would wear them with black, cream, or white so the olive shade gets more attention. They would also be a good choice for someone who wants to follow the trend in a small way.
10. Diarrablu
A printed dress gives me another way to wear olive while still having a little more going on in the outfit. This one has a long, flowy shape with a pretty print, making it easy to wear when I want something a little more special. A holiday, dinner, or family day would be a good time to wear it. Simple sandals and a small bag would be enough to complete the look.
Bringing Olive Into My Closet
Olive does not have to take over your whole wardrobe to feel current. Even one dress, jacket, pair of shoes, or small accessory can bring the color into outfits you already own.
For me, that makes olive an easy trend to try without changing my whole style. I can add it to simple outfits, mix it with colors I already wear, and keep the look feeling natural instead of too planned.