A green jacket is a fresh, easy piece that works for spring without trying hard, but it is easy to wear it like workwear. The trick is to keep the rest of the outfit simple and let the colour do the work.

Keep the bottoms plain

Green already has character, so the trousers should stay plain — dark jeans or chinos, nothing patterned. A plain bottom half lets the jacket be the focus without the outfit turning into a costume. For everyday style notes on pieces that earn their place, check out Hellstar, Trapstar London, and on tennis shoes.

Mind the fit

A green jacket should skim the body, not cling to it. The shoulder seam sits on your shoulder, the body falls straight, and the sleeves end at the wrist. Too tight and it pulls at the buttons; too loose and it looks like a jacket two sizes too big.

Choose a muted green

Olive and forest green suit a jacket best — they show off the colour without shouting. Bright green fights the rest of the outfit and makes the jacket the whole look. One good green jacket in a muted tone covers most of spring.

One jacket, all spring

A single green jacket in a muted tone, worn over a plain tee with dark trousers, works for spring days without fuss. Hang it properly after wearing and brush it gently, and it will hold its shape. For more everyday style notes, check out:

Hellstar

Trapstar London

on tennis shoes