Chartreuse is an interesting colour. Not quite citron, lime, mustard, avocado, or olive, but a mixture of them all. Some versions are more green, and some more yellow. I think of chartreuse as a green-citron. I prefer my chartreuse on the extra bright and yellow side, so that’s what I have hanging in my wardrobe. I enjoy wearing a strong, acidic chartreuse, and find it versatile with the palettes of my wardrobe. It’s great with all shades of white and blue, citron, Dutch orange, shocking pink, blush pink, and toffee.

Here are four more colour combinations.

1. Olive

Chartreuse works well with cool or warm, and brown or green shades of olive. Here, a voluminous and asymmetrical chartreuse tunic is combined with a brown-olive tapered skirt with side ruching. A green-olive necklace makes a bold statement and complements the palette. Chocolate brown knee-high boots work well with the earthy palette. I vote a brown bag to match.

Olive

2. Blackberry

Chartreuse is yummy with purple. Here, a pair of blackberry pants is combined with a striped sweater. A long chartreuse cardigan tops the lot. The chartreuse and purple stripe in the sweater match the cardigan and bottoms. The cream stripe matches the cream boots. The dark brown heel of the boots matches the model’s hair. I vote a cream bag to complete the look.

Blackberry

3. Multi-Coloured

A column of black is created by combining a pair of black wide leg trousers with a black sweatshirt. It’s tucked into the pants and belted with a black belt. A plush patterned vest tops the column. The vest has white, brown, blue, and chartreuse components. A sprinkling of chartreuse goes a long way. Effective if you like the colour but prefer to sport it in small doses. Black sneakers and bag are the finishing touch. The white stripe on the sneakers picks up the white in the patterned vest. Silver hoop earrings add shine and glam.

Multi-Coloured

4. Monochromatic

Last, here’s chartreuse as the main course and dessert, rather than a side. A delicious mononchromatic statement of the colour from head-to-toe with a pants suit. White pumps keep the chartreuse crisp and fresh. Statement silver earrings add the glam. Add a bag, watch and eyewear as desired.

Monochromatic