Green trousers are a good way to add some more interesting options to your wardrobe options. Green trousers have connotations of the countryside but they have become a more acceptable option for city dressing. This article looks at some of the ways they can be worn in a smart-casual style. 

The shade of green that works best is a muted, olive green. Almost khaki. Any brighter shades will be more conspicuous and not as subtle as we might like. Green naturally veers toward the casual end of outfits, especially in a professional setting. You can wear green in an office but it is better to make other parts of the outfit smarter to elevate the formality. The more appropriate environment will be more casual – this can be a casual office environment or a social setting. See the article on formal trousers for more formal options.

As green points toward a casual appearance, it is constructed here in a cotton fabric. As this type of fabric creases more, it feels like a better match. A worsted wool in green can be harder to pull off. Linen in green is also a good choice given its casual appearance. For colder weather a heavier weighted cotton such as corduroy can also be good. Other options for tailored cotton trousers are considered in this article.

Green trousers are a surprisingly versatile option. There are a number of ways to pair them with shirts, jackets and shoes. For shoes, as we often wear brown, green is a nice accompaniment, from lighter brown to dark brown. We can then play around with different types of shirts and jackets. We have paired it here with blue, brown, beige and grey jackets. The shirt is a navy long-sleeved polo. All of these items are appropriate for warm weather situations and the green trousers are a good way to make it not look too corporate. 

The styling of the trousers is fairly slim fit with a moderately high rise. There are side adjusters rather than belt loops and there are turn-ups. There is a single flapped back pocket. In terms of performance, this type of fabric will naturally crease during the day (as it has done here). When they are hung up and stored the creases will mostly fall out. You can always get them pressed from time to time in order to sharpen the crease.