When you think of neutral colors, do you limit yourself to the standard black, white, and tan?
Don’t.
Olive green totally falls in neutral territory these days. (And while we’re on the the subject: navy is a neutral, too.)
The instinct is to match this taupe blouse with basic black trousers, but I grabbed a pair of olive green cords from J.Crew instead to shake up an easy workday outfit. (Make no mistake, black pants with this blouse would work well, but reaching for a different neutral– like olive green– is another way to stretch pieces in your closet.) Black patent oxfords and a black glass bead necklace gave the outfit a bit of oomph.
What do you think of olive green as a neutral? Are you convinced?
Linking up today with I Feel Pretty via Get Your Pretty On.
Love your blog and olive green is my color for fall/winter.Come to visit me sometimes.I just followed you on bloglovin.
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I recently found you blog and I hope you don’t mind me linking over to a couple of your recent looks today in my Express Style Inspirations list. 🙂
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i love olive green and am wearing it today, but way more casual, not cute like this.
I love olive as a neutral!! This is a great outfit and you could wear it on so many different occasions!! Thanks for linking up with I Feel Pretty!!
Your blog is adorable!!
Tori
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Olive is definitely a neutral! I love it paired with mint green, neon, and burgundy. You look great!
I sometimes do, but now Im starting to love olive as well! I love those pants and the shirt. Black and olive, perfect combination 🙂
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I love this colour!
Lovely look.=)
great styling and colour!
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I love your style my dear Ashley. The look u have uploaded is just breath – taking!!
Miss Margaret Cruzemark
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Beautiful! I love the color combination! 🙂
Diana
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Love your beautiful casual look, especially those patent oxfords!!
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I never thought of olive green or navy being neutrals, but you are so right! I definitely agree with you. Love the olive green pants and the taupe blouse together. Your shoes are adorable as well! : )
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Love this look on you! Those pants are so cute! xx
I think olive green can definitely be a neutral as well as bolder colors like cobalt. I love those types of colors that can be paired with most anything.
Amen, amen! Gotta break out of those neutral comfort zones, for sure. Thanks, doll!
In love with your oxfords they are so cute! I love the color olive, it matches with so much! And I’m starting to adore navy.
Hi doll! Where did your blog go? I tried to visit the other day and got a “blog has been removed” message. ?
love the oxfords !
Thanks for inspiring me on how to wear olive green, you’ve done such a chic and polished outfit presentation, love the shirt. Thanks for your visit hun…I am currently away and will be back to blogging on Friday
I agree, people can get too caught up in black, white and tan when there are several others colors that can be used neutrally. I feel the same way about NAVY. I think navy is a great neutral! You look fabulous doll!
XO,
Rachel Ashley
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im still undecided about it as neutral but you sure did dress it up well! love the outfit!
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I am definitely convinced :). I love olive green…and your brogues are adorable!
I love olive green 🙂
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Love this!!!
I would never have thought to pair those together, but they look awesome!
hey doll! just came by to invite you to check out my new look!
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Borka
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To me: Black, Ivory, White, Tan, Camel, Olive, Brown, Navy, Beige & Cream, perhaps even Blush are all Neutrals. I am wearing Olive Green Skinnies as you speak. And I am pinning this for me to re-create.