Khaki is the undisputed "top trend" for Autumn 2025—sophisticated and elegant.

Even gentler than mocha mousse brown, khaki is a color everyone can pull off in autumn.

Light khaki not only offers more styling options but also soothes the mind.

Khaki is the essential color for autumn!

Like a trench coat we can never quite part with in our wardrobe, it's the first thing we think of when autumn arrives.

Not overly ingratiating, not deliberately ostentatious, it reveals its quality in simplicity and its taste in understated elegance.

01. Khaki, and Style

The khaki we're talking about is far more than just a color; it's a style.

The sophistication of khaki lies in its extreme versatility. No matter how your style changes, it can always hold its own.

And within these trendy styles, we often gain a deeper understanding of a particular style because of khaki.

• Chic Workwear Style

This year's popular workwear style, while featuring many creative details and improvements, still favors khaki, making it arguably the most classic color of this style.

If you also like workwear style, a light, versatile khaki is the best choice. It softens skin tone (suitable for both dark and yellow skin tones) and gives an instant sense of neutral sophistication.

• Elegant and Sophisticated Style

The charm of khaki lies not in its trendiness, but in its quiet, scholarly air and composed, intellectual beauty. It defies time, becoming more captivating with age.

Like a woman who loves the sophisticated style, khaki pieces allow her to perfectly express her individuality and achieve a harmonious balance.

A khaki coat, whether a suit or a cashmere sweater, allows the sophisticated woman to achieve a high-efficiency aesthetic—understated yet sophisticated, exuding quality and taste.

Of course, besides various khaki coats for work, a khaki skirt is also an indispensable staple in the wardrobe of the sophisticated woman.

This year's fashion weeks featured stylish looks with khaki skirts, versatile and chic, pairing well with various tops.

02. Khaki, and More: Color Scheme

Don't underestimate the simple and understated nature of khaki. When combined with other colors, it deepens the beautiful impression of autumn and winter, embracing all the real and interesting aspects of life.

Here are a few khaki color scheme recommendations:

• Khaki + Yellow

Khaki and yellow pair harmoniously, utilizing the principle of analogous color matching to create a soft, comfortable, and layered visual effect.

Try choosing a pale yellow item with a lower saturation, such as a yellow shirt, a ribbon satin dress, or a pleated skirt... these are all popular styling ideas for many fashionable women in autumn and winter.

• Khaki + Red

This year, we've also seen many khaki and red looks on fashion week runways and in street style photos, which are very eye-catching and stylish.

Khaki is versatile enough that it pairs perfectly with vibrant red.

However, it's worth noting that red items should ideally account for only 5%-10% of the total area. This not only makes it easier to wear, but also adds richness and layering to the overall outfit. The addition of red accessories further enhances its stylish and eye-catching appeal.

• Khaki + Green

Broadly speaking, khaki belongs to the earth tone category. Especially this year, pairing it with the green of natural vegetation creates a visually comfortable and relaxing effect.

Similarly, consider using light green in large areas, but using bright green in small areas to create a harmonious contrast.

To avoid making a mistake, when pairing khaki, choosing a lower saturation green with gray or yellow undertones (such as olive green, moss green, or sage green) will be more effective and harmonious than a bright emerald green.

PS: This color combination is very popular this year. To learn more, click to read previous articles for similar inspiration and more color-matching ideas.

03. Khaki, and Accessories

Coincidentally, khaki accessories are also shining brightly this year. They're truly versatile and stylish, perfect for autumn and winter!

• Khaki Bags

From 2025-2026, bag materials will lean towards supple leather or warm canvas.

When bags incorporate khaki, they perfectly embody "relaxed aesthetics," shedding all stiffness and exuding a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere.

• Khaki Shoes

If khaki bags represent an atmosphere, then khaki shoes represent taste.

They're not as formal as black, nor as striking as white. I would describe a pair of khaki shoes as "refined comfort."

More importantly, low-saturation khaki shoes are flattering and versatile, pairing harmoniously with various Maillard colors in autumn and winter clothing, creating an effortlessly stylish look.

Encountering a color is also like reuniting with a long-lost self.

Perhaps in the bleak and languid autumn, no color evokes memories more than khaki. Just like every time autumn arrives, we always think of that khaki trench coat...

Just like a true attitude towards life, it's not about constantly being new, but about using and experiencing things to create your own unique story.

Do you like khaki?

Will you wear khaki again this autumn and winter?