Question 1

How to style a brown outfit?

Accepted Answer

Cream and camel keep it soft and tonal (very latte), black is the cool, once-controversial combo, and denim makes it casual. Want colour? Blue and light blue are fresh and unexpected, green is earthy, and red, burgundy or pink bring the richness. Gold jewellery is made for brown, and it’s genuinely hard to find a colour it clashes with.

Question 2

How do you wear chocolate brown?

Accepted Answer

Like you would black, just warmer. Chocolate brown looks luxe in tailoring (a blazer, wide-leg trousers), rich in leather or satin for night, and cosy in a chunky knit or a mini skirt with tights and boots. Go full chocolate top-to-toe for that quietly luxe monochrome look, or break it up with cream and gold. It suits most skin tones and reads a bit more interesting than black, which is exactly why everyone’s wearing it right now.

Question 3

Can you wear brown and black together?

Accepted Answer

100%, and it’s one of the chicest combos around now. The old ‘brown and black don’t mix’ rule is well and truly cancelled, worn together they look rich and a little bit editorial. Keep the shades distinct (a deep chocolate against true black works better than two muddy mid-tones) and let one lead, then add gold or tan accessories to tie it together. Anyone who says otherwise is stuck in 2010.

Question 4

Is brown really the new black?

Accepted Answer

Brown, especially chocolate and espresso, has quietly taken over as the cool-girl neutral, mostly because it does everything black does but warmer and a bit more considered. It’s not replacing black entirely (we’re not monsters), just think of it as black’s warmer alternative for when you want something a little different. You’ll find the whole brown range in sizes 4 to 20 including plus size , the Size Guide helps with fit, and with free delivery over £100 plus express shipping and easy returns , it’s a low-stakes way to test the trend.

Women's Brown Outfits

Joanne Maxi Dress

Frequently Asked Questions

How to style a brown outfit?

How do you wear chocolate brown?

Can you wear brown and black together?

Is brown really the new black?