Why You should Wear Brown Instead of Black

ByJennifer Sattler

Wearing black has become a safety net for styling outfits that never fail, but now brown has become the new neutral for fall and winter. Yes, brown is back and better than before. Everyone can wear this wholesome hue head to toe. Here are some fashionable new ways to wear brown with pieces from Nordstrom. Chocolate brown is so slimming, and varying values of brown pair perfectly. There is a positive color psychology behind brown. Did you know UPS chose brown for their uniforms because brown evokes feelings of confidence? It will when you wear it too!

Brown Fashion Capsule Wardrobe

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Wear Brown Suede

Boots and bag sets

Brown Jackets

Wear Brown Satin

One Skirt 3 Ways
Rails Satin Skirt | Rails Satin Top | Cardigan | Faux Fur Jacket | Suede Boots Reishi Brown

I’m 5’4″ and wearing an xs in this. “skirt” that can be styled as a maxi, midi or even a strapless brown slip dress for winter.

Dresses Under $160

Satin Sets

Brown Jean Alternatives

Jeans | Cardigan

Crushing on Corduroy

Cargo Pants

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Isabel Marant

A high-low look is my favorite. Pick all of the pieces that match your style at Nordstrom now.

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Women feel great when they become the authority of fashion in their own life and the best versions of themselves. Fashion and style mean something different to each of us, but they can bring us all the same confidence and inspiration we can use every day.