Color Combos to Wear: Black and Brown

I remember when it used to be a HUGE fashion no to wear black and brown together. I’m not sure why this was a rule (maybe people thought it was too “dark”?!) but I certainly wouldn’t follow it if it still was. I love a good black and brown outfit combo in all seasons! Here are four ways (plus a bonus outfit!) that I’m wearing black and brown together as we head out of summer and on to the cooler seasons.

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Do you wear black & brown together?

Outfit 1: black denim shorts, brown tank, brown cashmere sweater, and brown leather teva sandals— I love wearing a sweater with shorts on warmer fall days (this is a screenshot of a video—I forgot to take photos of this outfit!).

Outfit linked HERE.

Outfit 2: taupe brown maxi dress, black cardigan, brown leather teva sandals, and matching brown leather bag with a black floral scarf on it—this dress is such a good one (also come in a ton of colors) and transitions into fall so nicely! You can wear it with a cropped cardigan like I am here, or a longer duster cardigan like I did in my outfit round up earlier this week (this is a screenshot of a video—I forgot to take photos of this outfit!).

Outfit linked HERE.

Outfit 3: a brown turtleneck, black wide leg jeans, black Mary Jane flats, and a brown silk scarf —I love a fun wide leg pant! They are such a great silhouette and having fun with fashion doesn’t just mean adding color, it can also mean different silhouettes too!

Outfit linked HERE.

Outfit 4: a brown cotton sweater, black straight leg jeans, and brown blundstone boots—my blundstones are a go-to in the cooler months and I love pairing them with black. Add a cozy sweater on top and you’re good to go!

Outfit linked HERE.

And as a bonus, here is another outfit I’ve worn recently that is also black and brown!

Outfit 5: A little cropped tank is so cute with wide leg jeans! I loved adding the charm necklace for some bling. I finished the outfit with my Birkenstock sandals in this pretty brown color.

Outfit linked HERE.

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Three Ways to Wear Loafers

I’ll be the first to admit that I thought loafers were ugly and not my style. I thought they were too preppy and that there was no way they could fit into my wardrobe.

Well, it just goes to show that tastes change, because I am in love with this beautiful suede pair from Beckett Simonon (gifted). You can read more details on their website, but their shoes are ethically crafted and made to order. They’re incredible quality and just stunning.

I challenged myself to find three ways to style these loafers and I did—all three ways feel comfortable and like “me”, so I think I did pretty good.

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I love this look— the wide leg jeans with the cuff make it so different than a normal wide leg jeans look. The browns are all super cohesive and bring it together.

These barrel leg pants are super comfy and I love pairing green and brown together! The cream cashmere sweater has pulls it all together and makes it a great neutral look.

This outfit is giving Parisian vibes and I’m here for it. The silk scarf is a fun find from our vacation to Cape May, NJ last year (I found a super similar one to link). I also love how black and brown pair together, so the pants were a good choice.

All outfits are linked HERE (including a bigger pair of loafers). Loafers linked HERE.

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What I’ve Been Wearing Lately

Here’s a round up of what I’ve worn lately! I really love the outfits in this post. I feel like I was creative but still true to my personal style and comfort level. I love when all three of those things can come together and I can create an outfit that works!

As always, outfit details will be linked under each outfit with affiliate links. This just means that if you purchase using my links, I earn a very small commission, at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! Thank you!

This outfit is super simple— the addition of the colorful scarf really is what makes the look interesting.

Outfit linked HERE.

It truly surprised me how much I liked this outfit— it’s not colors I would normally put together but I love how it turned out.

Outfit linked HERE.

The tones of this outfit are just *chefs kiss* 😚 in my opinion. The warm browns, burnt orange & tans are my favorite!

Unfortunately my pants and sweater are older so I linked similar.

Outfit linked HERE.

I quickly threw this outfit on to take my son to a doctors appointment, but I felt very sporty-chic in it and ended up loving it.

Outfit linked HERE.

I woke up wanting to wear this graphic tee in a winter way and after some playing around I decided to use this dress as a cardigan. I LOVE the pop of red with all the black accents and my light colored jeans ☺️

Outfit linked HERE// Jeans linked HERE (use MARISSA10 for $ off).

I’ve worn this outfit a bunch before and I’ll wear it again— it’s a perfect outfit when I want to be cozy and comfy and not think too much about deciding on an outfit!

Outfit linked HERE.

I own this cardigan in the orange color and love this dark green too! It fits oversized and has a good heavy weight to it.

Outfit linked HERE.

These jeans have quickly become one of my favorites! They have a stretchy and comfy fit and the utility details makes them fun. they fit true to size for a relaxed fit (I’m wearing them in the first photo of this post too!).

Outfit linked HERE.

I received this matching set as a birthday gift and it’s so comfy and cute! The joggers are a great petite length and I love the cropped fit of the hoodie.

Outfit linked HERE.

We went out on a date night and this is what I wore. My dress is very old so I found some similar options, but everything else is linked!

Outfit linked HERE.

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Nine Ways to Wear a Black Satin Slip Skirt

To be honest, I didn’t think slip skirts were for me. I felt like they showed too much of my imperfections (aka–my lower “mom pooch”), and I didn’t really think I could find any ways to style them that I would like.
I decided to try one and much to my surprise, I love it! Sure, it may highlight my lower stomach a bit, but it’s extremely comfortable and the fabric is so fun! The black makes it super versatile, and the longer length is perfect for the cooler months. This skirt is from OGL Move (use MARISSA15 for $$ off), but I will also link similar options.

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I love how the slip skirt looks with a brown turtleneck and pointed toe heels– very classy! This outfit is linked HERE.

I thought adding a graphic tee to the slip skirt would be so fun! I paired it with the same pair of heels, but you could do sneakers or boots too! This outfit is linked HERE.

I LOVE this textured top from amazon (it’s a Free People lookalike) and the duster cardigan makes it appropriate for the cooler weather. I added boots for warmth as well! This outfit is linked HERE.

This tie strap tank is older (so I linked a similar bodysuit), but this look is perfect for a holiday party or fancier event. The heels add some shine and interest as well! This outfit is linked HERE.

I love warm cognac browns and think they pair so nicely with black. The matching of the sweater, boots, and bag ties it all together nicely. This outfit is linked HERE.

This outfit is comfy yet cute! This cardigan is already a workhorse in my wardrobe, I’ve worn it a ton in the short time I’ve had it. I would also wear this outfit with taupe boots! This outfit is linked HERE.

You can’t go wrong with all black and I love adding pops of cognac to an otherwise monochromatic outfit. This outfit is linked HERE.

A cropped sweater works beautifully with a midi/maxi skirt and this one from target is GOOD! I own it in two colors and wear it often. This outfit is linked HERE.

This all black look is super fun with a faux wrap top. My top is older, but I will link a super similar option. This outfit is linked HERE.

Do you own a slip skirt yet? How would you style it?

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