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Chocolate Brown is Fall’s Chicest Color Trend, Here’s What to Wear

Something quietly strong about an outfit that is bent towards rich chocolate brown. Actually, this is a fall that you will be eager to base your outfit around this rich, decadent colour, as chocolate brown is not a neutral colour; it is the headliner. Imagine warm-woods, cocoa, richness of melted milk, this color is sophisticated and relaxed.

Fashion editors say chocolate brown is among some of the hottest color trends of the season, which are trending towards subtle elegance and combining easily with such types of textures as suede, leather, and satin.Why is this the current color for fall? To begin with, it repeats the natural color palette of the season: fallen leaves, deep earth tones, end-of-afternoon light. Second, it does not appear in black but manages to provide depth and drama. 

1. Elida Dress

Elida Dress
Revolve
$432

Take the sleeveless midi in a bright brown jersey,  it clings to the body and falls beautifully. with gold jewellery and brown leather shoes, it will make a genteel evening appearance.

2. Meritt Cashmere Turtleneck

Meritt Cashmere Turtleneck
Reformation
$218

Reformation tends to be made of sustainable fabrics and waistlines. One of their chocolate brown slip-dresses would be easy but elegant,  soft satin or linen-blend, adjustable straps, perhaps a low back. You will have day to night wear when you combine it with a blazer.

3. Reelee Chocolate Square Toe Knee-High Boots

Reelee Chocolate Square Toe Knee High Boots
Lulus
$59 $48

Lulus has cheaper alternatives. Take a couple of chocolate brown ankle shoes or under-heeled sandals. Your shoe will shine without being obtrusive with the deep brown color. And since it is shoes, you can tie in lighter outfits (such as cream or blush) with a grounding brown color.

4. Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
Zara
$80

100% pig leather, high collar, long sleeves and cuffs, zipper. This chocolate brown jacket will immediately add polish. It goes over denim + tee to be chic and over a dress to be a little bit edgy.

5. Chocolate Brown Leather Reversible Tote Bag

Chocolate Brown Leather Reversible Tote Bag
Lauren
$225

A rolex chocolate brown bag by Ralph Lauren is old-fashioned. Think of supple leather, groomed hardware, molded figures. This bag fits the Autumn season,  it makes the transit between work and weekend brunch easily and the brown color makes everything warm and unified.

6. Italian Leather Mini Barrel Shoulder Bag

 Italian Leather Mini Barrel Shoulder Bag
Quince
$348 $108

A chocolate brown shoulder bag or cross-body bag by Quince will ensure that you can follow the trend without spending a lot of money on it. The color of the bag is rich; it can be paired with a cream sweater and brown loafers to create a casual autumn-fall appearance.

7. Toro Earrings 

Toro Earrings 
Nordstrom
$195

Nordstrom stocks numerous brands, though chocolate brown jewelry is something that is needed there. They fasten skirts, both jeans and dresses. The deep brown color is very complementary to the fall clothes.

8. Cami Bodysuit

Cami Bodysuit
Lululemon
$128

A Lululemon chocolate brown cami bodysuit will add a luxurious high-end feel to your workout or weekend outfit. White sneakers and a tan trench will match perfectly with the type of sporty relaxed style that still appears deliberately put together.

9. The Juliet Cashmere Crew-Neck Cardigan

The Juliet Cashmere Crew Neck Cardigan
Anthropologie
$155

The tops at Anthropologie often have texture and detail,  picture a chocolate brown blouse with ruffles, puff sleeves or subtle print. Warm colors add a cozy touch to your skin and go hand in hand with olive, rust or denim. Such a blouse will be a must-have during a brunch, work or dinner.

10.Cropped Leather Bomber Jacket

Cropped Leather Bomber Jacket
Polo Ralph Lauren
$1,298

According to the reviewers, the leather is extremely soft and the colour is very rich dark brown. This item is sure to take your fall style to the next level, wear it with jeans and a tee to be cool and casual or over a dress and be on the edge, yet still elegant.

Final Thoughts

A chocolate brown is not a typical neutral colour this fall, it is a warmer, sophisticated and stylish colour in one. Whether it is a dress or a bag, boots or outerwear, when you wear chocolate brown, your garment does not feel like a standalone item but rather seems to be a part of the season. Wearing full-mono or lighter layers, you will be bang on trend, and will be so stylish without any trouble. 

READ MORE: 8 Jeans and Blazer Looks That’ll Instantly Upgrade Your Style

Bianca Todd

Bianca Todd

Bianca Todd shares fresh takes on fashion trends, outfit inspo and style tips that make dressing up feel fun, confident and uniquely you, only on TheDailyEdits.

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