Green on the upper body, which colours go with it

Short answer: A green T-shirt goes with most neutral colours: white, black, grey, sand and navy. Darker greens work well with light colours, and lighter greens with dark ones. Here is a simple guide to what you can combine it with without it becoming too busy.

Neutral colours are the safe choice

White, black, grey and sand are the colours that almost always work with green. They do not take attention from the T-shirt and give a calm whole. If you are unsure, neutral trousers are the easy choice when you wear a green T-shirt.

A green T-shirt and blue trousers

Navy trousers usually work well with green, and lighter blues give a more relaxed look. Black trousers give contrast and a sharper look. Try different combinations in front of the mirror and choose the one that feels most like you.

Dark green or light green, the difference

Darker greens such as bottle green and forest green are easy to combine and look calm. Lighter greens such as mint and apple green give a fresher look and need more muted colours with them. The shade decides how much green the whole can take.

Skin tone and green

Green suits many different skin tones, but the shade matters. Hold the T-shirt up to your face in daylight and see whether it gives colour or takes it. There are no rules, only what you think looks good.

Green and other strong colours

Green and other strong colours can certainly be combined, but it takes courage. Stick to one strong colour at a time and keep the rest neutral. A green T-shirt with a brown leather belt or sand coloured trousers is a muted combination.

Patterns and stripes

If you like patterns, green can work with thin stripes in white or black. Large patterns take up a lot of room and need calm in the rest of the outfit. Start small and add more colours only when you are comfortable with the combination.

Care so green keeps its colour

Wash green T-shirts according to the label, preferably inside out and at a low temperature. That way the colour lasts better and does not fade. Sort by colour so a green T-shirt does not lose colour to or pick colour up from other clothes.

How to build the outfit

Start with the T-shirt and add trousers and shoes in calm colours. If you need a base, look at bamboo T-shirts for men, socks for men and bamboo boxer briefs. That gives you a soft everyday without having to think too much about it.

Frequently asked questions

Which colours go with a green T-shirt?

White, black, grey, sand and navy suit most shades of green. Dark greens go well with light colours, and lighter greens with dark ones.

Can I combine green with brown?

Yes, sand and brown shades often work well with green and give a muted, natural combination.

How do I stop green from fading?

Wash inside out at a low temperature according to the label and sort by colour. Dry without direct sun, which can fade the colour.