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|19 Jul 2019|4 mins

FYR, We’re Still Crushing On Khaki 

Turns out, it’s (very) easy being green. 

“I think my blood is actually khaki,” Bindi Irwin once joked. 

Long the colour of the Irwin family and park rangers alike, this shade has found itself centre stage of late (and, in our wardrobes). 

“Khaki is my go to alternative to black,” our Head of Style Nicole Adolphe tells us. “It has that cool, kind of tough edge that I like.” 

“It can be teamed back with black and, as a base, works with a whole lot of colourways, from pastels to neon brights to neutrals like cream, tan and mustard.”

So, how to style your new favourite shade? 

ACCESSORISE

ACCESSORISE

Style it back with your everyday accessories. “Team it with black or tan,” Adolphe tells us. “Try black for a tougher edge and tan or cream for a more utility vibe.” 

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Kourtney Linen Blend Top
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Kourtney Line...
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Emmie Net Bag
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Emmie Net Bag
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Gabe Western Mules
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Gabe Western...
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Little Lady Bag
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Little Lady Bag
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Spheric Patent Pumps
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Spheric Paten...
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Havana Boots
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Havana Boots
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MOVE TO NEUTRAL GROUND

MOVE TO NEUTRAL GROUND

Think creams and blacks, Adolphe says, like a cream sweater with khaki silk skirt, or khaki top with black jeans.

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Veda Skirt
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Veda Skirt
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Break Your Heart Zip-Through Top
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Break Your He...
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Harry I
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Harry I
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Mini Astraea Tote
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Mini Astraea...
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SS Blouse
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SS Blouse
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Flare Jeans
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Flare Jeans
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BE BRAVE

BE BRAVE

“There’s so many colour combinations to test drive with khaki. You can try head-to-toe khaki or play with shades of green. For example, teal works well with khaki. Or, have a go at colour blocking and run your khaki with a strong shade, like cobalt blue, mustard or orange.” 

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Rib Victoire Skirt
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Rib Victoire...
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Ilana Mules
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Ilana Mules
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Tie Dye Satin Shirt Dress
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Tie Dye Satin...
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Wide Leg Pants
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Wide Leg Pants
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Izzy Mules
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Izzy Mules
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SOFTEN UP YOUR LOOK 

SOFTEN UP YOUR LOOK 

“For a pretty take on khaki it looks best with blush pink.” 

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Francesca Dress
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Francesca Dress
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Coro Boxy Grab Bag
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Coro Boxy Gra...
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Drawn Dress
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Drawn Dress
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Nico Set Back Heels
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Nico Set Back...
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Fleur Trench Blazer
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Fleur Trench...
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Adeline Earrings
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Adeline Earrings
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TRY A PRINT 

TRY A PRINT 

There’s no need to stick with flat shades - pair a print with your khaki. “For more street-style look try a camo print,” says says Adolphe. “Or, to add a more feminine feel to your khaki skirt, reach for a floral.” 

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Teddy Spliced Trench
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Teddy Spliced...
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Phoenix Shirred Maxi Dress
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Phoenix Shirr...
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Elise Blouse
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Elise Blouse
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Naomi Smock Dress
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Naomi Smock D...
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Camo Printed Remy Pants
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Camo Printed...
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Among her must-have pieces? 

“The boiler suit or a cargo pant of course.” 

Here’s a few more of our picks. After all if it’s not in blood, it can be as close to it as possible. 

Elle Glass
Writer
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