Khaki is the new black! Is it?!

Khaki is my favor colour for this season. We saw it in every runway and this year is the must have clothes colour. We are going absolutely mad about khaki, it is adding a little bit of “spice” to the usual black/grey of winter clothes on offer.

Let’s start with the history! Why do we call this colour khaki? Khaki is a color, a light shade of yellow-brown. Khaki is a loanword incorporated from Hindustani meaning "soil-colored" and is originally derived from the Persian literally meaning "soil", which came to English from British India via the British Indian Army.

Khaki has been used by many armies around the world for uniforms, including camouflage. It has been used as a color name in English since 1848 when it was first introduced as a military uniform, and was called both drab and khaki, khaki being a translation of the English drab light-brown color. A khaki uniform is often referred to as khakis.

Khaki is a staple color in plenty of closets because of its versatility. Generally seen in casual sportswear, shades of khaki can range from light tan to olive and everywhere in between. Whatever shade of khaki you're wearing, you don't have to play it safe with the colors that you pair it with.

Create a simple, understated look by wearing khaki with other neutral shades. Pair a white T-shirt or tank top with khaki shorts or pants for a simple casual look. For a more modern look, pair olive-toned khaki cargo pants with a charcoal gray boat-neck sweater and wooden o-ring sandals. Khaki can also work with black though striking the balance is tricky.

If you do opt for this concept, use one color to accent the other or incorporate a third color that coordinates with both. For example, use a black belt to cinch a khaki shirt dress or wear a black blazer over the khaki and gray combo above. If you prefer a softer look, pair khaki with a black-brown shade like espresso instead.

I picked up few ASOS outfits, and they’re so versatile!