I feel like all my life I was into wearing black. Why I don’t even know, but it felt like the standard color to just resort to. When in doubt, wear black, right?
Something has shifted for me and I think especially as I head into fall and winter and my tan fades from summer, I feel like black is washing me out. For me, I find that black works just fine in the spring and summer when I’ve got a golden glow. And in the fall and winter, I prefer washed blacks and charcoals.
So what’s the solution to all the black? Brown. And I just can’t get enough of all things brown lately.
The Best Brown Pieces For Fall And Winter
If you aren’t yet convinced that brown is the new IT color, let me share with you a few of my favorite finds as of late. I’ve been slowly adding lots of great pieces to my closet from everyday tees and tanks, to dresses, boots and even coats.
And part of the reason I think I started to lean more into brown is because I have been very into red lately. Red is having a big moment and I personally don’t love it with black. Instead, I love to pair it with chocolate brown. It’s the perfect pairing and now I can wear my red Adidas Gazelle with so many things in my closet.
My Go To Brown Pieces For Your Fall Closet
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Everlane ankle bootieslove the heelPerfect for dresses, skirts and straight leg jeans SHOP -
Veronica Beard Bagon my wish lista classic you’ll have for years SHOP -
cozy jacketH&M finddress this up or down SHOP -
classic knee high boota must havewear with dresses and skirts SHOP -
faux leather pantswide legwear with cozy sweaters and blazers SHOP -
sling backunique and interestingI am loving the shape of this shoe SHOP -
anine bing hatfor the hat girliesadd a brown hat to your weekend look SHOP -
Loeffler Randall bagwoven suedethis bag is a stunner SHOP -
suede blazerin my closethave and love this blazer so much SHOP -
cotton teeoversizedi sized up to a medium SHOP -
ribbed dressstaudsimilar to the one in today’s post SHOP -
ballet flatsunder $100ballet flats are the it shoes for fall SHOP
How I Styled This Chocolate Brown Midi Dress
I have been on the hunt for fall dresses and I have 100% given up on true sweater dresses. Instead, I was thrilled to find this ribbed collared midi dress from LOFT. I find that it’s so flattering and easy to style.
Pairing it with a knee high boot is the way to go for fall. But I would also pair this with a cool sneaker, or a chunky loafer. And even in the spring, maybe a simple sandal. Since this dress isn’t a heavy wool or anything, it really can work from season to season.
And to complete this chocolate outfit, a cream leather bag. I find that I get so much use out of this Coach Tabby bag. The color, the size, I love it. Shop the look and more ribbed collared midi dresses below.
Best Brown Boots and Shoes For Fall And Winter
To complete our looks, having a great brown boot or shoe is key. While I would totally wear this brown midi dress with a black boot and black bag, I really do love it with the all brown monochromatic look.
A brown boot will be super versatile in your fall and winter wardrobe. I’m also really loving a brown flat like a loafer or ballet flat for the season. It’s a bit softer and more warm than a black chunky loafer.
What Shade Of Brown Should You Wear?
There are so many shades of brown to choose from. But lately, I am really leaning into the rich chocolate browns. I think they look more luxurious even if you’re picking up something at a lower price point. You can also wear your rich chocolate brown with other shades of the color for a monochromatic tonal look.
Some browns may read more warm and red, while others may be more cool. It can be tricky to mix a whole outfit with different shades of brown sometimes. Trying to match exactly though isn’t the way to go. Use your best judgement but also try not to overthink it all!
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Can you wear black and brown together?
If you’re worried about adding a great brown dress to your closet, but you don’t have black shoes, don’t worry! Mixing black and brown together is one of my favorite combinations. It’s easy to do by following a few simple rules and tips I share here.
My general rule of thumb is to sandwich the colors. It’s an easy trick that works almost every time. So don’t feel like adding brown to your closet is going to be a big challenge.
Brown really does go with a lot too. In addition to it working with all the black things you already have, try pairing it with creams and neutrals, and yes, lots of colors like red, soft blues, greens and purple to name a few.
