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Cool weather calls for a cool color. Welcome forest green into your wardrobe with the help of our vital fashion guide.
Forest green evokes a a feeling of comfort and a return to the protective arms of mother nature. Unlike black, where the absence of color serves as a complete background for other colors to stand out, dark forest green — a neutral canvas of sort — retains an air of quiet mystery that can transform an outfit regardless of other colors that it is paired with. This forest-like ambiance is reflected in Johan Ku’s RTW collection for Fall 2014, where deep shades of green, red and metallic become thematic colors that threads through his mostly black pieces. And if you are completely obsessed with chunky knits, the Taipei-born London-based fashion designer is your man.
So, how does one incorporate forest green into a wardrobe? As always, to the selected looks below for an instant fashion inspiration:
A minimalist take on the forest green trend by Isabel via a statement blazer in the shade popped over an oversized shirt worn as a dress. Fringed sandals in a similar green shade ties the look together. Isabel Sellés sees life through colors and has a blog called at Un-Likely where she likely shares her collection of outfits and beauty tips.
♥ dark green sweater – Only
Nari Larsen calls her look Forest Flower and we can see why it is. A forest green sweater tucked into a maroon red skirt, a black coat to top it off, a long statement necklace with a ruby red pendant and knee-high boots to complete — her look encapsulates Autumn’s exquisite colors.
♥ sweater – Asos
Timea couples dark green with purple and soft denim blue for a subtle take on the color-blocking trend. She opts for a slouchy silhouette on top and a form-fitting shape down below. Find out more about Timea at Timea-Timbo where she unloads on all things related to fashion, style and beauty.
♥ emerald green skirt – Winners
Christina from The Style Mogul pairs a black collared blouse (which is actually a sleepwear!) with a flirty dark green skirt rendered in an all-over cutout detailing for an eyelet effect. She finishes off her sassy look with a hand-carry bag, statement necklace and edgy strappy heels.
♥ green midi skirt – Zara
Joanna indulges in a little bit of color-blocking as she sprinkles her crop-top-and-dark-green-midi-skirt combo with a bag and pumps both rendered in vibrant blue. A chunky statement necklace embellishes her look, making it dressier than it is without the jewelry.
For more forest green outfit ideas:
♥ | creative set designed by Nicola
♥ | creative set designed by ell-ei
♥ | creative set designed by Sierra Gideon
♥ | creative set designed by gabi
♥ | creative set designed by incurious teenager
What do you think of deep earthy green shades? Would you work them in your Autumn wardrobe this season? How would you choose to wear the dark forest green color trend? Share below and let us know!
“Creativity comes from rational development rather than some sort of mythical emotion.” — Johan Ku, fashion designer
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Forest green is the only shade of green that I’ll wear! I think it’s such a calming color because it reminds me of the woods and the trees. It’s so refreshing (: I love wearing forest green with burgundy or a tan color! Lovely compilation of outfits as always!!
xx,
Diane || http://www.modernisticphoenix.blogspot.com
It’s nice to hear your thoughts, Diane and I agree with you on it being a refreshing color, but a little bit moodier compared to say, mint. Thank you for always leaving such sweet comments love :) Your visits are always appreciated :) xx <3
Absolutely love this shade of green. Nice selection of photos!
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Thank you, M :) xx
Love this so much, thanks for including one of my polyvore sets by the way! x x
It’s a pleasure Nicola. Thank you for swinging by :) <3 xx
Thank you so much for including my set in your post! It makes me so happy knowing someone enjoy my sets! Great post by the way! Forest green is such a beautiful color! Wish you the best! xx Gabi.
Thank you Gabi! And I wish you the all the best too <3 xx
Hey dear, thank you for sharing my look, love all the outfits! great job!
It’s a pleasure, Timbo! Thank you :) <3