Down to Earth: 10 ways to wear autumnal brown
Earthy, grounded and dependable, this discreet neutral doesn’t exactly have main character energy. Or does it?
Dopamine dressing: the trend of wearing bright colours to increase feel-good feelings has an unlikely competitor – brown.
Earthy, grounded and dependable, this discreet neutral doesn’t exactly have main character energy. Or does it?
Rich velvety shades of bitter chocolate, raisin, cocoa, carob and mocha have smooth-talked their way onto our autumn/winter wish list in everything from cuddly borg-lined coats to silky midi skirts and decadent leather dresses.
Which would you rather cuddle up to this winter? I rest my case.
For the ultimate in low-key comfort, check out these 10 indulgent looks.
A model walks the runway at the Gabriela Hearst show during New York Fashion Week on February 14, 2023, in New York City.
Autograph brown borg coat, M&S, €210
Crossbody nylon bag, COS, €45
Faux leather borg lined collared coat, M&S, €135
Leather-heeled slingback shoes with buckles, Mango, €99.99
Leather kitten heel knee-high boots, M&S, €175
Nappa leather dress - ltd ed, Massimo Dutti, €349
Satin midaxi slip skirt, M&S, €47.50
Short twill pea coat, Massimo Dutti, €199
Emmett 2.0 wide-leg pants in corduroy, Madewell, €141
‘Gitty’ leather shirt dress, Aligne, €345
- Team a red sweater with brown corduroy trousers (we like Arket or Madewell) and caramel-coloured accents like a neck scarf and bag.
- A light blue coat over head-to-toe brown (a dress and boots, for example) adds lightness and whimsy to an otherwise earthy look.
- Elevate cream separates (look to Zara’s soft skirt and sweater co-ords) with a pair of sleek brown knee boots.
- Bright and sunny, this season’s ingenue yellow looks best in soft knit layers (COS wins big here) with considered brown accessories like a belt and shoes.
