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Have a little chocolate, as a treat.
Come fall, it’s hard to wear a color other than black. The shorter days and colder weather makes anyone pull back from summer’s bold, colorful palettes, turning our wardrobes into a full-on Wednesday Addams scenario. Thankfully, color trends for fall/winter 2024 offer an alternative: chocolate brown.
It may seem like the shade—not quite camel, not quite mocha—is not a big departure from the usual dark palette of the season. But with the right styling, it’s the right ingredient for a rich, luscious, and expensive-looking outfit. For evidence, look to the fall/winter 2024 runways. Brands like Chloé, Miu Miu, and Courrèges featured variations of chocolate brown in their lineups, ranging from asymmetrical dresses and embellished coats to stomping boots and leather gloves. It’s proof that, when it comes to chocolate brown, anything goes.
From leather skirts and printed dresses to basic sweaters and knee-high boots, there are myriad staples to incorporate this shade in your fall wardrobe. As the season kicks off, dare to get on the Lady Godiva trend for a little chocolate brown treat. Ahead, 10 looks to get you started.
A Large Handbag
If you want to dip your toes in the trend without revamping your whole wardrobe, consider experimenting with chocolate brown accessories. An oversized bag reflects another of this season's trends.
An LBD
Turn that little black dress into a little brown dress this season. For a casual take on this staple, go for a long-sleeved knit version that you can style with thigh-high boots for a luxe outfit or Mary Jane flats for casual errands.
A Leather Skirt
A sleek and modern way to incorporate chocolate brown in your fall wardrobe is through a pencil skirt, a corpcore essential that's never going out of style. For a fashion-forward twist, choose a leather version that can be styled with anything from a cropped trench coat to a T-shirt. Keeping the look in similar tones will help ground the outfit.
A Leather Jacket
That trusty black leather jacket will have a good companion this fall. Swapping it for a chocolate brown version gives a unique twist to an otherwise classic fall staple. Layer it over anything, as you would with a black leather one. Although a collared shirt and black skirt combo will guarantee a fashion-forward look this fall.
A Tailored Blazer
A blazer is one of those staples you have in every color. So why not have a chocolate brown version too? It serves as a blank canvas for interesting color combinations, like pale blue and rusty red. Cinch it with a matching belt (with gold hardware!) for an added touch.
A Sweater
A camel coat and white trousers is hardly a revolutionary combination. But adding a chocolate brown sweater will update it for 2024. Add a matching tote bag for a luxe look. Don't forget to be consisten with the gold hardware, a better match for this color story than silver or copper.
A Pleated Skirt
Playing with patterns might seem hard when it comes to chocolate brown. But plaid is a classic one that's easy to try. Go for a pleated skirt in this print for a school-meet-street outfit, adding a fuzzy jacket and loafers for optimal coziness.
A Suede Jacket
The suede jacket is one of fall's must-haves in 2024, thanks to brands like Prada. This material is primed for chocolate brown. The heavy fabric makes for a grab-and-go look that's easy to layer over a T-shirt and mini skirt for a casual and elevated outfit.
Knee-High Boots
Those knee-high boots you dust off each fall don't need to be black. Instead, walk on the sweeter side with a chocolate brown pair. For styling, it's a good tip to accessorize with equally shaded items like an oversized bag. Although brown knee-high boots go with anything (a dark red skirt or a navy dress, for example), going for other brown shades will make the rich tone shine even more.
A Printed Dress
Like real chocolate, too much brown can be risky. A printed dress that mixes chocolate brown with other similar shades is a good alternative. Whether it is a maxi flowy dress or a structured mini, make sure it's got some chromatic variety.