Best colors for olive skin

Olive skin has a green-gold cast and often a neutral-to-warm undertone. Earthy, medium-depth colors like olive, teal, rust and warm burgundy look rich next to it, while very pale pastels and neon brights can make it look sallow.

Colors to try

TealOliveRustBurgundyMustardForest greenCamelCream

Colors to skip

Pastel yellowNeon greenIcy lavender
Cream and camel beat stark white next to the face.
Gold jewelry usually looks warmer and richer than silver.
Jewel tones with a little depth (teal, emerald) are safe bets.

Seasons this often points to

Soft AutumnWarm AutumnDeep Autumn
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For women: picks in these colors

Maeve Mercer Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater Maeve Mercer Cashmere Short Sleeve SweaterAnthropologie · $168.00
Arach&Cloz Women's Wool Blend Crew Neck Color Block Pullover Sweater Arach&Cloz Women's Wool Blend Crew Neck Color Block Pullover SweaterAmazon
FP One Parker Long Sleeve Button Down Top FP One Parker Long Sleeve Button Down TopFree People · $98.00
Farm Rio x Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Keyhole Maxi Dress Farm Rio x Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Keyhole Maxi DressAnthropologie · $218.00
WIH0LL Womens Fall Dresses 2026 Long Sleeve Wrap Sweater Dress with Pockets WIH0LL Womens Fall Dresses 2026 Long Sleeve Wrap Sweater Dress with PocketsAmazon
We The Free Bold Bowery Cuff We The Free Bold Bowery CuffFree People · $98.00
Seaside Cotton V-Neck Cardigan Sweater Seaside Cotton V-Neck Cardigan SweaterOld Navy · $39.99
Out From Under Bec Fitted Cardigan Out From Under Bec Fitted CardiganUrban Outfitters · $23.00

For men: picks in these colors

SweatyRocks Men's Rugby Striped Long Sleeve Pullover Sweatshirt Shirts SweatyRocks Men's Rugby Striped Long Sleeve Pullover Sweatshirt ShirtsAmazon
Melange Flannel Easy Shirt Melange Flannel Easy ShirtCalvin Klein · $59.40
Loose-Fit Sweatpants Loose-Fit SweatpantsH&M · $29.99
Premium Heavyweight 2.0 Tee Premium Heavyweight 2.0 TeeAbercrombie & Fitch · $40.00
B by Brooks Brothers Men's Classic-Fit Cotton Stretch Chino Pants B by Brooks Brothers Men's Classic-Fit Cotton Stretch Chino PantsMacy's · $53.10
AE Fisherman Crew Neck Sweater AE Fisherman Crew Neck SweaterAmerican Eagle · $48.96
Baggy Drawstring Cargo Pants Baggy Drawstring Cargo PantsForever 21 · $34.99
Cashmere sweater-polo Cashmere sweater-poloJ.Crew · $228.00

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