Chocolate brown is having a moment right now, and I’ve added quite a few pieces to my wardrobe already. I love how this rich, earthy hue captures the essence of fall. It pairs beautifully with other earth tones and light neutrals like taupe and cream; as well as with contrasting pastels, jewel tones, and brights. I also like to combine chocolate with other shades of brown, as I did here.
bpmber jacket (S) // cowl neck top (S) (option) // MOTHER Weekend Flare Jeans (30) (similar on sale) (petite option) // Schutz sandals (8) // Michael Kors suede hobo // croc belt (90) // similar hoops
This cowl neck top from Evereve is a great way to transition your wardrobe for cozy season if the weather is still warm in your neck of the woods. The deep shade of brown gives a nod to fall, but the lightweight knit and short sleeve design keeps you cool and comfortable. Plus, the subtle cowl neckline gives it a current silhouette. Michael Stars has a similar style that also comes in Chocolate Brown.
Style Tip: Combining two fashion trends in once piece (in this case, the chocolate brown color and the cowl neck) is a good way to get a lot of bang for your buck out of a purchase when updating your wardrobe.
Dark wash denim is also trending this season, and I think it pairs so well with chocolate brown. These are the MOTHER Weekend Flare Jeans in Teaming Up, a classic full-length flare leg style with a 10″ mid rise. They’re made in the USA of a comfortable stretch denim with a subtle whiskered and sanded finish to give them a comfortable lived-in look that’s also polished and sophisticated. If you prefer a raw hem, this pair has a similar wash and is on sale at Bloomingdale’s. Also, Anthro has a pair in petite.
I styled this top and jeans two ways for this post. One option is with leopard print slingback pumps and a caramel-brown shoulder bag in this gorgeous glazed leather. I love this bag and shoe pairing, and the way they provide some contrast to the dark wash jeans and chocolate brown top.
bpmber jacket (S) // cowl neck top (S) (option) // MOTHER Weekend Flare Jeans (30) (similar on sale) (petite option) // leopard slingback pumps (8.5) // croc belt (90) // similar hoops // HOBO tote // wavy bangle
When I put the bomber jacket on top, I swapped out the leopard slingbacks and caramel leather bag for a suede hobo and croc-embossed slides in a rich chocolate brown for more of a monochromatic look.
Although I will say, in retrospect, I think the slides make more sense when I’m wearing the outfit without the jacket. When I’m wearing full length jeans and sandals that bare my toes, I feel like it looks more cohesive to have a short sleeve or sleeveless top. I also think those Veronica Beard Lada Chelsea Boots in the Espresso color would be amazing with this outfit. I will definitely have to try that.
I kept my accessories simple, with chunky gold hoops and a wavy bangle bracelet. (Even when I wear a jacket, I like to have a bracelet in case I take it off or want to push up my sleeves.) And in keeping with the monochromatic theme (minus the jeans, of course), I went with a croc-embossed belt in a similar chocolate brown hue.
How about you? Will you be adding chocolate brown to your wardrobe this fall?
