How Many Ways Are There to Style Women’s Khaki Pants Outfits?

Khaki pants are similar to blue jeans in their versatility and usefulness. However, I have a pair that I don’t wear very often. They’re trending this year and I’d like to get more use out of them. This blog is my place to gather all my outfit ideas and organize them. That makes it easy to create new looks to refresh whatever I have. I’m sharing it all with you so you can get the same benefits. In this post, I’m exploring the different ways to style women’s khaki pants outfits — from color to unique touches to outfit inspiration. Age doesn’t matter since this is such a classic piece that can be worn to work or for casual everyday living. I hope it is helpful to you!

What is the Color Khaki?

According to Wikimedia, “The color khaki (UK: /ˈkɑːki/, US: /ˈkæki/) is a light shade of tan with a slight yellowish tinge.” That’s the shade I’m talking about in this post. However, khaki can range from lighter to darker shades as well.

Dressed up with a nice shirt and blazer, khaki pants make a business casual outfit. They are a nicer alternative to jeans. They are made of such a sturdy material, though, that they are great for casual wear and can even be considered for gardening.

What Colors Go Well With Khaki?

Tan and brown are great colors to use as accessories with khaki, since they are all earth colors.

1. For a neutral base, wear a khaki-color top with khaki pants. Add a topper or scarf for color.
2. Gray is a neutral that blends perfectly with khaki. Try a gray t-shirt with khakis. Then you might like to add tan boots and perhaps a scarf or chunky necklace.
3. Black is a classic color to pair with khaki. Try a black cardigan + a black top + khaki pants. Then balance the contrast with a peanut-brown belt. Or just wear a black tank or tee with your khakis.
4. Wear a long-sleeve black t-shirt with khakis and black boots. Then accessorize with silver for a western vibe, or gold for a more classic touch.

   

5. Green (besides tan and brown) is another color from nature that goes well with khaki. Try a green t-shirt + khakis + dangle earrings.
6. As noted at the top of this color category, brown and tan are great to wear as accessories with khaki. In that vein, also think about wearing a brown or tan/camel top with khaki pants. Try a brown tank or tee with your khakis and embellish with anything you choose.
7. Shades of orange go well with khaki. You might try your khakis with an orange blazer and/or a printed top with orange in it.

   

8. Yellow goes well with khaki. Try a gray cardigan + a yellow top + khaki pants.
9. A red t-shirt + khaki pants + hoop earrings or dangle earrings.
10. Feminize khaki pants with a pink top.

    

11. Navy blue is another good neutral that goes with khaki.
12. A blue shirt + khaki pants. Top with a cardigan. Add a brown belt & boots + a fedora hat.
13. Light blue is a low-contrast color to match a light shade of khaki.
14. Turquoise goes with anything, so try a turquoise top and/or turquoise jewelry with your khakis. Then embellish with anything you choose.

What if You Want to Change the Preppie Vibe of Khakis?

1. For an Edgier Style:  Wear khakis with a moto jacket and a t-shirt.
2. For an Outdoorsy Style:  Pair a graphic tee with khakis. Add a chain necklace. You might like to carry a classy backpack. (See my post “How to Carry a Backpack After a Certain Age.)
3. For an Ethnic Feel:  Try a kurta over slim-fit khakis.
4. To Add Some Western Indian Style:  Some ideas are — a Western shirt, Western boots, moccasins, a faux suede jacket, fringed pieces (see my post on how to wear fringed pieces HERE,) turquoise jewelry, a Western or concho belt.
5. For the Safari Look:  Top with a safari jacket or safari shirt. Try a safari jacket or shirt over an ivory tank top and khakis; then add a brown belt bag, boots and gold bangles and/or cuffs.

The Classic Pairing of a White Tee or Shirt With Khakis

Pure white pops with khaki, but any shade of white will work because warmer shades have a natural hue that matches a bit more closely.

1. A white tank or tee + khaki pants. You might like to add a colorful belt and/or dangle earrings. Or, embellish with anything that sparkles and shines. Let your imagination run free with accessories.
2. A white shirt with sleeves rolled back + khaki pants. Add brown footwear + hoop earrings + a bangle or more.
3. A white peasant blouse + khaki pants.
4. A white top + khaki pants + a navy blue cardigan. Add brown footwear.
5. A white sweater also a good top to pair with khaki pants.

A Jean Jacket as a Third Piece to Dress Down Khakis

1. A jean jacket + khakis + a white tee. You might like to add a pale-color belt, like salmon, and roll back the sleeves.
2. A jean jacket + a white top + khaki pants. Add tan or brown heeled sandals.

More Ways to Style Khaki Pants Outfits

1. A plaid shirt + khaki pants.
2. For the classic look, try a fitted top tucked into khaki pants with a cardigan. Add a belt + high-heeled pumps or boots + jewelry.
3. Basically, pair your khakis with any kind of t-shirt and accessorize as desired.
4. An animal-print top + khakis + heeled boots.

   

5. A chambray top + khakis.
6. A peasant blouse + khakis. Add moccasins + an ethnic bag + rings.
7. A wrap top + khakis. For a casual day, you might like to add a head scarf and flip flops.

Let’s Connect!

Was this helpful to you? I hope I gave you new ideas for how to wear your khaki pants. I would love to hear some of your ideas, too! What is your favorite way to wear khaki pants? Please leave a reply below.

Like this post?  You may also like to read:

• “How to Wear Fringe Pieces:  Outfit Ideas & the Chance to Win a Free Gift!”
• “How to Wear a Chambray Shirt With Ease and Style”
• “Exactly How to Style the Urban Safari Look:  100’s of Ways”
• “How to Get the Cool and Casual Safari Look”

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