Today we tackle a debatable topic: the question of whether one should wear brown with black. For some, they live by traditional fashion rules. But for others, they beat to the tune of their own drum.
Personally, I love wearing black and brown. It’s easily one of my favorite color combinations for an elevated and classic look.
However, anytime I break the outdated fashion rule, I always get asked if this is “ok” to do. What do you all think? At the end of the day, it’s what you like and what you feel comfortable with, right?
Wearing black and brown is easy to achieve — it can be as simple as pairing a camel sweater with black jeans or just wearing a black blouse with cognac leather belt. No matter how you wear it, the trick is to keep your shade of brown either a sand or cognac color. You don’t want the brown to be too dark to where it’s questionable if it’s black or not. I have a few examples here and here.
Let’s hear from you guys. Do you wear black and brown together or avoid the color combination? xx Ashley
OUTFIT DETAILS:
LOFT Striped Shawl Sweater Vest (Similar styles linked here, here, here, here, and here.) | J. Crew Tissue Turtleneck | Mott & Bow High Rise Skinny c/o | Stuart Weitzman Elevated Over The Knee Boot | SENREVE Mini Leather Satchel | Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Oh yes you can! You are looking fabulous in this combo!
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Hi Natali,
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Hope you have a great day. xx, Ashley
I say yes too! I love wearing black jeans and a black or cream shirt with a brown sweater and brown boots!
Hi Deb,
Couldn’t agree more! Thank you for your kind comment. xx, Ashley
Such a great outfit!
Lovely as always.
Xoxo,
Alexandra
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Hi Alexandra,
So sweet of you to say, thank you for your comment! xx, Ashley
I love wearing black and brown together! I agree it looks like an elevated classic look, and definitely fashionable when done right!
xo
Sami
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Hi Sami,
So glad that you agree! Thank you for your kind comment. xx, Ashley
I wholeheartedly say yes! Funnily enough, at work there’s someone on my team who absolutely hates the idea of black and brown together – and whenever I mix them vocally tells me so (ha) but I think they look really nice together! Especially when it’s done right!
I hope you have a great Tuesday,
Michael
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Hi Michael,
Some people really do feel strongly about it, but every ones style is so different. Thank you for your comment and feedback! xx, Ashley
Perfect <3
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Hi Ewa,
Thank you so much for your kind comment! xx, Ashley
Totally can! I love the way this sweater combines the two! Although I’m a big fan of the black sweater + brown belt combo.
Hi Kelsey,
Yes, I love that combo too! Thank you for your comment and feedback! xx, Ashley