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As fall finally arrives, I’m thrilled to see so many rich shades of brown in footwear and accessories in stores right now. While brown certainly isn’t a groundbreaking color choice for fall, it’s a welcome change from the taupe and beige tones that dominated the fashion scene for the past few years. It’s also a lovely complement to the darker denim and earthy greens that are also trending this season.
Eliza J Pintuck Fitted Sheath Dress (L) // Dolce Vita Annika Knee High Boots (8) (similar here and here) // Madewell Essential Bucket Tote (budget option) // Jenny Bird Olga Bangle (budget option) // similar earrings
I set out early in the season to find some brown footwear to add to my wardrobe, and these chocolate brown suede knee boots were begging to be paired with skirts and dresses this fall. The architectural 2-inch heel and Western details play into the season’s trends, and they’re quite comfortable and easy to walk in, which is always a bonus!
Unfortunately, the brown suede that I’m wearing here is almost sold out, but I found some similar styles that I linked in the shopping widget at the end of the post.
I love how chocolate brown pairs with shades of green, and shades of green are everywhere this season! I recently picked up this short sleeve sweater dress in the Olive, which is perfect with my chocolate brown boots.
I actually had this dress last year in a teal, and I was so excited to see they brought it back this year. I love the seaming details and the flattering fit, plus the mock neck with short sleeves creates a nice element of juxtaposition. This dress is also available in black, and it runs verrrrry small. I am wearing the large, and I was sucking it all in.
With the resurgence of brown boots and shoes, it was time to find a brown handbag to add to my fall wardrobe, and this Madewell leather bucket tote is a great price point. I love the minimalist styling with the single buckle on the strap, and the way it’s structured on the bottom and a little bit slouchy on top. It’s a nice way to offset the more structured clothing and Western style boots.
I also styled this olive green dress with leopard print slingback pumps. If you aren’t a big fan of browns, leopard is a nice way to participate because it also incorporates black and shades of tan that you can pull from.
Eliza J Pintuck Fitted Sheath Dress (L) // Sam Edelman Bianka Slingback Pumps (8.5) // JW PEI handbag // Jenny Bird Olga Bangle (budget option) // similar earrings
These slingbacks are really comfortable, and I love the dramatic pointy toe silhouette and low 2 1/2″ architectural heel. I did size up in these to accommodate the pointy toe; I’m wearing the 8.5.
I accessorized both of these looks with gold jewelry. This polished gold bangle with the wavy silhouette is one of my favorites. It would layer nicely with other gold pieces, but I usually just wear it alone. It’s such a nice quality piece.
And then I just wore simple gold hoops, and I decided to carry a lighter brown bag to coordinate with pumps. This bag is such a good price point, and it’s on sale.
Speaking of how well brown shoes and accessories complement shades of green and darker denim washes, I styled these Blondo waterproof boots with this military green jacket and these wide leg jeans.
Kut from the Kloth Amanda Boxy Twill Jacket (S) // AllSaints Stevie Cotton T-Shirt (M) // Hint of Blu Wide Leg Jeans (29) // Blondo Emmalyn Boots (8.5) // similar belt // JW PEI handbag // similar earrings // Tom Ford sunglasses (option)
I’ve shared these boots before, and I’m so happy they’re still in stock. They’re also on sale again! They’re very comfortable, and waterproof too. This cognac shade of brown is highly versatile, and it coordinates nicely with my PEI JW shoulder bag.
This KUT from the Kloth utility jacket is a really nice completer piece to add to your fall outfits. It has a nice structure to it, for a flattering fit, and a good bit of stretch, so it’s comfortable to wear all day. I’ve even traveled in it.
With this look, I also added a brown belt in a similar shade of cognac brown. It really finishes off the look nicely.
And these are a really good pair of wide leg jeans for under $100. This is the first time I’ve tried this brand, and I’m impressed. They have a good bit of stretch, and a trouser style hem in a slim wide leg silhouette.
This is the Lisbon Wash, which has some mild distressing, and they’re also available in a more polished dark wash called Madrid Blue.
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