HOW TO STYLE CHARTREUSE THIS SEASON | RIADA CONCEPT

Chartreuse colour trend, how to style chartreuse at Riada Concept international designer fashion boutique Woollahra, Sydney in store and online
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How to Style Chartreuse This Season

 

 

The sharpest shade of the season, styled three ways: against denim, against black, and worn head to toe.

Chartreuse, the sharp yellow-green that has moved from runway to street this season, is one of the most striking colours to work into a wardrobe, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Worn without a plan, it can read as costume rather than considered. Worn well, it is the kind of colour that makes an entire outfit. At Riada Concept in Woollahra, Sydney, this season's chartreuse pieces span silk, linen and cotton across Hannoh Wessel, Sara Roka, Ulla Johnson and Plan C. Below, three ways to wear it depending on how bold you want the outfit to read.

Chartreuse & Denim

The Easiest Way In

 

 

Denim is the simplest way to bring chartreuse into rotation, since blue does the work of grounding a colour that can otherwise feel untethered. Hannoh Wessel's JUNE Jacket in Lime, cut from a linen-silk blend with a softly draped shawl collar, sits naturally over FRAME's The Gray Jean in Rapture, a low-rise, long wide-leg style with enough length to balance the volume of the jacket. For a print-led alternative to plain lime, Ulla Johnson's Vivienne Cardigan, drawn from Helen Frankenthaler's 1973 painting "Nature Abhors a Vacuum," layers a full spectrum of colour, chartreuse included, over the same denim base.

Chartreuse & Black

The Graphic Pairing

 

 

Black is chartreuse's sharpest partner, and the pairing reads as intentional rather than accidental when the two colours are kept in clear, separate blocks. Sara Roka's DRALLA Midi Shirt Dress in Lime Floral Print carries the colour on its own, while a black cardigan or accessory finishes the look without competing for attention. Plan C's Striped Small Straw Tote, black with yellow and lime stripe detailing, is designed for exactly this kind of pairing, and the label's black leather sandals ground the look at the hem.

Tonal Chartreuse

Head to Toe

 

 

The most confident way to wear chartreuse is also the simplest: all of it, in tone. Hannoh Wessel's SYDNEY Shirt and JOCELYNE Cocoon Skirt, both in Lime, share the same naturally crinkled cotton and linen-silk surfaces, so the colour reads as texture rather than a flat block. Layer Pierre-Louis Mascia's CIALDA Silk Jacket over the top for a printed contrast in warm gold tones, and finish with a considered neutral, such as Henry Beguelin's Classic Pouch in Gesso, to give the eye somewhere to rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colours go with chartreuse?
Black offers the sharpest contrast and keeps chartreuse looking intentional. Denim in mid or dark blue washes grounds the colour for everyday wear. Cream, camel and other warm neutrals soften chartreuse for a more tonal approach, while pairing it with prints that already contain the colour, such as a Helen Frankenthaler-inspired knit, extends the palette further.
How do I wear chartreuse without it feeling too bold?
Start with one chartreuse piece rather than head-to-toe colour, and let neutral denim, black or cream carry the rest of the outfit. A textured fabric such as crinkled linen or cotton also softens the intensity of the colour compared with a flat, glossy finish.
Is chartreuse flattering on everyone?
Chartreuse suits most skin tones when the surrounding pieces are chosen thoughtfully. Warmer, textured fabrics such as linen and cotton tend to soften the colour, while a crisp black or white pairing sharpens it, so the same shade can be dialled warmer or cooler depending on what it is styled with.
Can chartreuse be worn with denim?
Yes. Denim is one of the easiest ways to introduce chartreuse into a wardrobe, since the blue grounds the brightness of the colour. A chartreuse jacket or knit over jeans is a reliable, everyday way to wear the trend without it feeling like a full styling exercise.
Where can I buy chartreuse clothing in Australia?
Riada Concept in Woollahra, Sydney, stocks chartreuse and lime pieces from Hannoh Wessel, Sara Roka, Ulla Johnson and Plan C, available online and in-store for customers across Australia.
118–122 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney
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