Black isn’t the only color that can be used as an outfit’s base color. Dark brown can be worn in the same ways as black, alongside neutrals and brighter colors.

Brown Jeans

Dark brown jeans are perfect for a casual menswear look. Add a black sweater and brown scarf to your jeans for a polished look.

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Cable Knit Sweaters

Couple a cable knit sweater in dark brown with dark denim pants. Also, wear this top with a black trench or pea coat.

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Cardigans

Wear a dark brown cardigan with a tank or tee and cropped jeans. Add black booties to complete the look.

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Riding Boots

Pair dark brown riding boots with black leggings or jeans. Add a wheat or white color turtle neck and a brown puffer vest.

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Dress

Wear a turtleneck dress or top with a brown handbag. Add gold-tone hoop earrings or studs to finish the look.

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Ankle Boots

Ankle boots are ideal for jeans that taper at the bottom. Wear dark brown ankle boots with skinny, straight, boot-cut jeans and a solid white t-shirt.

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Trench

When the weather is colder, wear a dark brown trench coat. Add black pants with your coat to match black pointed-toed boots and a shoulder bag.

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Cashmere

Choose a dark brown cashmere sweater to wear with grey or blue dress pants. Enhance your look with loafers in either brown or black.

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