Color I’m Loving: Dark Brown

Everlane sweater (shop more brown sweaters here), H&M skirt (similar version here + shop more skirts here), Vince boots (also here + shop more Vince here), Celine bag

Camel has been America’s Sweetheart when it comes to the neutral brown family.  She stole the show with her elegant camel coats (see various ways I’ve styled a camel coat here),  sophisticated camel-colored accessories, and ‘wear with everything’ camel-colored booties.  We’ve been all about camel for so long that it’s hard to think of another shade of brown that’s as chic.  Well, I’m happy to say that a rich, chocolate, dark brown has stolen my heart. 

I think it started last year with these Vince suede boots.  I saw them and they, of course, came in black and also in a rich cognac (possibly the most popular boot color out there).  There was something about the chocolate brown that intrigued me.  I didn’t have anything in my closet like them.  And I knew they’d look awesome with any neutral skirt or dress that I owned (yes, even black).  Over one year later and I’m so glad I bought them.  I don’t have many pairs of tall boots but the dark brown works seamlessly in my wardrobe.  Next time, I’m going to wear this outfit with a dark brown skirt–monochromatic chocolate brown may sound hard to pull off (no one wants to hear a #2 joke in regards to their outfit), but trust me when it’s an impossibly chic look.  I’d also wear this look with a black skirt or pants, too!