Do you ever have a day when you want to wear something loose, flowy, but still really cute? I created four fun olive green dress outfits to help us all out with this kind of day. Take a look and see if you agree with me.

Usually, I wouldn’t say I like these tiered dresses as I think they look too much like a shepherdess or something. I know they’re all the rage and most come with a really wide U-shaped neckline that I find very unflattering on my frame.

So imagine my surprise when I found this V-neck (ALWAYS my favorite as I think it flatters my middle-aged neck) tiered green dress. I decided to challenge myself to come up with four olive green dress outfits. Let’s get to the looks:

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Outfit #1 of the Olive Green Dress Outfits

How to Style Olive Dresses

In determining how to style an olive dress, I accessorized this pretty 100% viscose dress with some inexpensive, but rich-looking jewelry. I found this olive, brown, and gold beaded necklace on Amazon. It even includes coordinating earrings! For this photo, I used a different pair of rattan earrings that are also a terrific buy! I also added a gold watch and gold bangle.

I wore neutral tan flat sandals for comfort and paired them with a brown tote (very similar).

Here’s a close-up of the necklace. It goes with so many looks. I wear it most frequently in the fall as it has all these fun shades.

These earrings are another terrific find! Four different pairs of very light-weight tan or ivory rattan earrings come in a set for under $11! I gave away several pairs to my friends as there were so many! I wore a gold watch and bracelet to keep the warm feeling going.

Outfit #2 of the Olive Green Dress Outfits

What Kind of Jackets Work with Olive?

Do you know a cool thing about olive-colored pieces of clothing? They are so versatile and go with just about every color because olive is considered a neutral color. Yup, it’s true. Olive green is a basic color just like black, white, navy, denim, and cream. Who knew? So what kind of jacket works with this olive dress? I chose a medium-wash denim jacket and I love it with the dress!

I added a mustard yellow and orange print bandana (similar, here) as well as honey-colored suede ankle booties (here, or here).

The above brown cross-body bag is a favorite accessory of mine. It’s by Patricia Nash. and it has neat braid trim on the flap as well as a sturdy buckle. I love how a cross-body bag really adds a bit of shape to the dress without being too confining. Wouldn’t this be a great look for a summer concert or festival?

Outfit #3 of the Olive Green Dress Outfits

What Color Shoes to Wear with an Olive Dress?

What color shoes work with an olive dress? We’ve established above, olive green is a neutral color, so ANY color shoe can be worn with an olive dress. I chose tan or brown sandals and honey-colored booties (similar, here, and here) but the dress would look DARLING with white sneakers (see below), or red ballet flats! The choices are truly endless! Another fun shoe to wear with an olive dress like this would be an espadrille! Let your imagination be your guide!

In this third of the olive dress outfits, I decided to pair a tan woven Panama hat (similar) with a similarly woven McLaughlin tote (similar). I kept the gold watch and bangle and the flat tan sandals from Outfit #1.

The bag is so cute! It’s from last season so I will link something similar, here. I love the tortoiseshell handles as they’re so classic!

I added a gold link necklace and simple gold hoop earrings. And of course, what would a retired dermatologist do without her polarized sunglasses?

Outfit #4 of the Olive Green Dress Outfits

Olive Green Dress Combinations

As I mentioned above, the olive green dress combinations are endless because the dress is a solid olive green, and olive green is a neutral color. So for fun, in this fourth look, I popped on a pair of white platform sandals. Pro-tip: I think white sneakers and a casual dress are the perfect outfit for running errands and especially for shopping. This look is CLEARLY a “one and done” look! I put on the dress, and my shoes, grab my bag, and go! Then if I am lucky enough to score a “find” at one of my favorite retailers, all I have to do is slip off one piece to try it on! Yay, me!

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Th These sneakers are so comfy for running around and I always wear Bombas socks under them as they’re so padded. And most importantly, I have very skinny feet, and these socks don’t fall into my shoes! Don’t you just hate that! Bombas socks are a bit pricey, but they are so worth it! Don’t these shoes look cute as part of the olive green dress outfits?

I added a darling cross-body bag, pave ball stud earrings, a gorgeous stainless steel watch that I always wear, and a heart necklace.

Also if you’re interested in how I decorated this patio, see this text.

| Dress | Sneakers | Cross-body bag |

Conclusion to the Four Fun Olive Green Dress Outfits:

What do you think of these four olive green dress outfits? Would you wear any of them? I really wasn’t a fan of these tiered dresses but this one with the v-neck and solid olive green color really caught my eye. Let me know your thoughts on this post below in the comments. Or if you would prefer to communicate with me privately, send me a DM on Instagram at @drjuliemarshall.

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XO,

Dr. Julie

PS Here are a few more posts for you to enjoy:

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How to Wear White Jeans in Winter

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How to Wear a White Blazer Six Ways

Delicious Ina Garten Ginger Cookies for Fall!

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10 Comments

Mary Patt Kennedy on March 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm

La robe vert olive te va très chic!!
- drjulie on March 27, 2023 at 3:33 am
  
  Merci my sweet cousin!
  - Lenoir on August 3, 2024 at 12:59 pm
    
    Julie you look absolutely darling in each picture! Thank you for sharing. I have always felt this style is a NO for me…. But you may have changed my mind. THANK YOU!
Elianne on March 24, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Hi Dr Julie, 4 great outfits!
My favorite is #2, with denim jacket and brown cross-body. Those 2 items give the dress some structure and color contrast.
- drjulie on March 27, 2023 at 3:33 am
  
  I agree Elianne! Thanks for commenting!
Joanie on March 24, 2023 at 8:13 pm

Everything looks so darn cute on you. On me, that dress would be a tent. Love the pearl necklace.
- drjulie on March 27, 2023 at 3:32 am
  
  Thanks, Joanie! I love that necklace too! It was from Evereve, but is sold out!
Colleen on August 26, 2023 at 8:24 pm

Love the white sneakers with the white crossbody! So I bought it!
Lenoir on August 26, 2023 at 11:20 pm

Love all of these looks! You look darling! Thank you!
- drjulie on September 1, 2023 at 2:05 am
  
  Thank you so much Lenoir! Happy Early Labor Day!