Ottawa fashionistas, it's time to go green, and we mean that literally. Spring 2026's dominant colour story is all about green, and ELLE Canada's latest trend report confirms it: from sage and forest to bright lime and emerald, green is the statement colour of the season.
Why Green Is Everywhere This Spring
Green has been building momentum for a few seasons now, but spring 2026 is when it fully takes over. Designers at major fashion weeks embraced the hue across every category, outerwear, knits, accessories, footwear, and tailoring. The shade range is wide enough that there's a green for every complexion and every wardrobe vibe.
Fashion editors are calling it the "colour of optimism", a fitting choice for a season that follows a long Ottawa winter. Whether you lean toward earthy tones or prefer something bolder, this is the season to lean into it.
Where to Shop Green in Ottawa
Ottawa has a solid local boutique scene for picking up trend-forward pieces without having to wait for a Toronto shopping trip. Check out:
- Victoire in the Glebe, often stocks Canadian and international brands with strong colour-forward pieces
- Turnip on Bank Street, a beloved independent boutique with curated women's fashion
- Winners and Marshalls on Rideau or St. Laurent, for budget-friendly trend pieces that don't require a big investment
- Simons at Rideau Centre: the Quebec-born retailer almost always nails seasonal colour trends at accessible price points
For accessories, Westboro's independent shops are worth a walk-through, scarves, bags, and jewellery in seasonal hues tend to pop up there first.
How to Wear It
If you're hesitant to go all-in on green, start with an accessory. A sage green tote, an olive-toned scarf, or a forest green hair clip can nod to the trend without feeling costume-y.
For the bolder among us: a full monochrome green outfit is very much on-trend and will land well at any spring Ottawa patio, gallery opening, or farmers' market. Pair with white or tan to balance the look.
Ottawa's Spring Backdrop Is the Perfect Setting
One of the best things about an Ottawa spring? The natural landscape is basically your runway backdrop. Cherry blossoms at Dow's Lake, the greening trees along the Rideau Canal, the lush parks around Gatineau, all of it makes wearing actual green feel like you're in perfect harmony with your surroundings.
So dig through your closet, or treat yourself to something fresh. Spring is short in Ottawa, make it count.
Source: ELLE Canada via Google News Style CA
