When I wore my forest green sweater this week, I was reminded how much I love that color. Then lo and behold, I was thumbing through the latest issue of InStyle Magazine only to find a whole 2-page feature on forest green. Evidently it’s a hot trend this season!
Forest green is perfect for this time of year. It looks great paired with browns and beiges for a subtle earthy vibe and goes perfectly with burgundy and rust-orange tones for fall. Around the holidays I love to see evergreen in formalwear mixed with black, and forest green is always preppy-chic when paired with navy blue! Plus forest green is a great accent color when carried as a purse or worn as shoes.
You know that LOFT boyfriend cardigan that I have in mustard? Well, it comes in forest green. Take a look!
But I am MADLY in love with their Ribbed Yoke Drapey Sleeve Sweater. How ADORABLE is that!?
Let’s talk dresses. Take a look at these fabulous finds. Any one of these would be perfect for a dressy holiday office party or a holiday wedding.
Ponte Knit Sheath Dress | Retro Lace Dress | Ponte Knit Peplum Dress | Jersey Faux Wrap Dress
You know me, though. My favorite way to incorporate a trendy color into my wardrobe is with a fabulous handbag. How AMAZING is this Michael Kors ‘Hamilton’ Saffiano Leather Satchel with this gray and black outfit???
*I DIE*
For a more budget friendly version, this Mondani Kiley Tote from Kohl’s is super cute for just $45.
Even shoes look great in forest green. You can’t go wrong with a classic Hunter rain boot.
But I think forest green pumps and ballet flats are equally cute.
Or these booties — technically they’re moss green, but that’s pretty foresty, right?!
And of course you know how I love my colored jeans!!
I perused Pinterest for a sec to get some outfit ideas for forest green jeans. (Okay, no one peruses Pinterest for a sec. It was more like an hour. But who’s counting? I’m pretty sure time spent on Pinterest doesn’t count.)
I’m LOVING the AE knit jeggings in green forest.
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This look is fabulous. I just love forest green with black.
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Find similar forest green jeans here ($278) and here ($34.94 + 25% off with code ONTAKE25). Plus GAP has legging cords ($59.95 + 25% off with code GAPSAVE).
Oh hi, forest green tights!
And let us not forget about green nails! How fab is this glittery green Bewitched by Laura Mercier???
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Okay. I’m done now. If only money grew on trees . . .
Are you feeling the love for forest green??
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Gorgeous!! The Michael Kors bag…. *swoon* And also the wrap dress you have in the collage. Love.
I love wearing green. I think it always gets a bad rap but I think deep greens like the Forest Green you are featuring are just gorgeous
Love this color round-up. So many great options!
Never thought about pairing green and black. Love it!
Oh, that Michael Kors bag. Swoon.
There is SO much that I love in this post! I want the bag and the Wellies and the jeans and well, everything. Such a rich, gorgeous fall color!
Forest green and green in general has been a color I have been trying to add more to my wardrobe..Love the dresses you put in here..all of them!! Sigh..so gorgeous..
I love forrest green for fall and winter! I was just working on a post about my love of tangerine for next week, and I am so happy I popped over to see this post. Now I know I’m not the only person obsessing over a color for the season. Ha! That tote from Kohls is just fabulous and right in my budget. I just may have to purchase it.
I want that nail polish – it is so gorgeous! I’m just trying to decide if it is too dark for spring/summer here in Oz…
Stopping by from Fab Fridays Linkup! Love all the green! This reminds me that I have a pair of forest green tights that I should break out today!
<3 Vicki
wildeinthecity.blogspot.com
The tote and the wrap dress….ON MY LIST.
I bought a hunter Rebecca Minkoff bag recently and I’m in love! It’s surprisingly versatile!
I have 2 of hers . . . LOVE. Nicole turned me on to them!
That Michael Kors bag…To. Die. For!!
I have always loved forest green – my bridesmaid’s dresses were made in that color when I got married 19 years ago! Then it went away for awhile – but I am glad it is back! And I wanted to tell you, based on your blog, and another I follow, who both had the boyfriend sweater from Loft in mustard and raved about it, I bought one today! I don’t have any mustard in my wardrobe at all – so what colors can I pair it with for pants besides the obvious black?
I just got a mustard sweater, too. I’ve paired it with burgundy and purple, planning to wear it with royal blue, too…think gemstone colors – deep, vibrant colors. Also would work with brown.
Oh, and gray looks great with mustard, as well!
I ADORE emerald green, and I love when fall rolls around, and I have an excuse to wear all my emerald pieces. I NEED those Hunter forest green rain boots and that Michael Kors bag. So gorgeous! New follower 🙂 Hope you’l drop by and visit my blog, as well. Happy Sunday!
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
http://www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com
Where can you buy those flats? I would so love them.
I linked to all the items in the post. They are Old Navy but the site appears to be down at the moment. Click the link “flats” above the photo. 🙂