Cotton and cotton-rich casual olive pants are popular with my clients and YLF forum members. They can be a great casual, non-denim bottom option if skirts, athleisure pants, dressy trousers, white pants, and patterned pants are not your thing.
Olive bottoms come in an assortment of shades. Some are warm-toned, and some cool-toned. Some olives are more brown, and others more green. Choose the right olive in the right pants silhouette for you. If you live in a mild climate, you can wear them most of the year.
Onto some outfit inspiration across a range of pant silhouettes and different shades of olive.
1. Sweater and Boots
A pair of cool-toned olive joggers is combined with a black and tan floral sweater. The welted sweater looks great worn over the pants, so no need to semi-tuck the front. Black cowboy boots are the iconic classic choice of shoe, and match the black in the top. Add a bag to match too.
2. Pink and Blue
A pair of olive cropped barrel pants is paired with a tucked bumble gum pink and cream pattered blouse. A blue denim jacket adds another neutral to the palette. Cream espadrilles match the cream component of the patterned top. Add a bag that works with the outfit.
3. Neutrals and Stripes
Adding solid neutral tops in black, white, grey, navy, and denim blue to olive bottoms is an easy slam dunk option. Classic stripes in black or navy and white are too. Chambray tops can work as well as denim shirts. Earth tones like cinnamon, chocolate, and cognac are another way to go. Here are ways to put together the look.
4. Burgundy and Snakeskin
Berries and plums, twinsets, chocolate brown and snakeskin footwear are trending for Spring and Summer 2025. This look showcases all four trends. A berry tank is layered with a berry cardigan to create a twinset-effect. The duo tops a pair of olive wide cropped pants. Dainty snakeskin sandals are the summery finishing touch. A mismatched brown bag complements the palette.
5. Orange and Gold
Embroidery and metallic footwear are having a fashion moment. This look showcases both trends by combing a pair of olive chinos with an orange embroidered cardigan and gold Mary Janes. The olive embroidery in the cardigan matches the olive pants. It’s buttoned through and worn as a top. The gold shoes match the gold necklace and hoop earrings of the model. Add a bag, watch and eyewear as desired.
