Olivia Colman stunned at the UK premiere of The Roses in a caped back, kaftan dress by designer Elie Saab. Crafted from luxurious silk, it’s the sage colourway that’s really giving us all the autumn feels. The elegantly draped dress features a high neckline and a floor-grazing hemline. The cape sleeves add a glorious floaty finish to the overall look.
A key player in the autumn/winter fashion colour trends 2025, this sage green hue is perfect for the start of the season, easing us in gently to cooler climes. Teaming well with other neutrals, but particularly with shades of cream and brown, while we don’t have anywhere to go in such a phenomenal dress, we can draw inspiration from the palette.
From Elie Saab’s autumn/winter 2023 prêt-à-porter collection, the dress is now, understandably, unavailable. But there are plenty of sage pieces out right now to help you inject a little bit of red carpet magic into your wardrobe.
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Shop Sage Green Staples for Autumn
Mint Velvet
Khaki Satin Midi Dress
With a silky sheen and loose fit that emulates the feel of Olivia Colman’s striking gown, this dress is more wearable and versatile than her designer gem. You can dress it up or down with the addition of either heels or flats.
Blue and black denim is always going to be a staple, but this pair of sage green jeans from H&M open up a fun opportunity to play around with colour while still keeping things casual.
Free People
Harlow Suede Shoulder Bag
There’s nothing not to like about this striking sage green shoulder bag that boasts a practical and spacious inner compartment as well as a beautifully autumnal look. Crafted from suede, it taps into the autumn/winter handbag trends 2025 perfectly.
If you’re a fan of colour-drenching, there’s nothing stopping you from adding sage accessories to complete your look. Why not slip into these socks for some colourful autumnal flair?
Reiss
Rixy Wool-Cashmere Cropped Cardigan in Sage
Knitwear will always be an autumn staple and this sage green cadigan is sure to see a lot of wear. Pair it with jeans and trainers, or over your favourite dresses and midi skirts to add an extra cosy layer when the weather cools down.
PUMA
Club II Era Suede Lace Up Trainers
Maximalist trainers are huge when it comes to autumn/winter shoe trends 2025 and this sage green pair is a great way to play into that. Create a block coloured outfit with all sage pieces, or add flair to your day-to-day looks by slipping into them and carrying a matching handbag.
While summer was all about butter yellow, you don’t have to pack away those pastel outfits just yet. Sage green is a great addition to your wardrobe for a clever autumnal update to pastel pieces.
woman&home’s Fashion Editor Rivkie Baum said of the colour, “Although mocha mousse and butter yellow are still key hues, as we move into cooler climes, autumnal-inspired hues come to the fore and sage green certainly slips nicely into that bracket. Teaming well with chocolate and cream colourways, sage is a great way of bringing some outdoor inspiration into your wardrobe”
If, like Olivia, you’re going for a full sage green look, you can’t go wrong with some simple silver accessories like her drop earrings, which also featured a green diamond detail to highlight the colour of her dress. We love the subtle colour coordination here.
Even though you might not be walking down a red carpet anytime soon, there are plenty of ways to inject this gorgeous hue into your wardrobe for an uplifting autumn.
