A common fashion misconception is that you can’t always wear your brown clothes–specifically, that you can’t pair them with other neutral colors like black and navy or with brighter colors like red and yellow. Brown is as wearable as any other color, and it has a slightly softer tone, making it more versatile. Brown pants offer a low-rise way to try out the color. You can pair it with black or brown shoes, as it is further away from the face. You can then style them like any other pair of jeans or trousers, by pairing them with a button-down shirt or tee. Wear brown pants with a jacket in the same color or even a vibrant shade for a dimensional, cool look.
You can find brown pant outfits below if you are looking for some inspiration or want to know which style of brown pants to purchase.
In A Brighter(er) Hue
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Brown does not have to be boring! There are many options that look almost caramel-hued. They go with the tan shoe, like we see in this picture, and the darker brown shirt. This is a great bridge between neutral colors.
Low-Rise
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Low-rise pants have come back into fashion. If you want to update your brown pants, this would be a great option. It’s optional to wear an under-layer in a different color, like Caroline Daur. Wear long pants with a pointed-toe under.
A Flare
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The flare or bootcut pant is a stylish option for classic trousers. The jacket, sunglasses, bag, and shoes are all near-matches (meaning they’re almost the same shade, but not quite), so this look is tonal, without being boring.
As Brown Trousers
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Jeanne Damas, a French fashion icon, is known for choosing unexpected colors to accent her basic pieces. This includes these casual brown pants. The blue top, red shoes and navy bag add color. The red lip and navy bag provide cohesion. The brown pants serve as a neutral base.
In Cropped form
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It doesn’t matter what context you wear them in, they are always fun. But it does take a little styling to avoid your brown pants looking like pirate pants. The cropped jacket matches the pants, which keeps things looking polished. Her high boots are also covered by her pants, giving a clean, long line from head-to-toe.
Color Pop
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Brown pants can be heavy, especially those made of leather and paper bags like these. The brightly colored top handkerchief, along with the beautiful blue bag is a pleasant surprise. If you have a very heavy piece at the bottom, add some color and lightness to the top.
As Large
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Brown pants can be worn as an oversize piece if you like to dress maximalistically. The end result will be baggy, but not sloppy. Use a top in a complementary color and outerwear with some structure.
In Dark Tan
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If brown is too dark for you, then try a tan-colored pant. The end result will look like a suit, or jumpsuit. You can also add some pretty details to the bag.
Hardware
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These cool brown pants are reminiscent of riding pants or boots, but with their straight shape and gold hardware. They still look street-ready. This outfit also proves that brown and black look great together as long as they are not too dark.
Lighter Clothes
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When the temperature starts to rise, brown pants do not have to be put away. The lighter bag and shoes make the outfit seem less wintery, while the knit top is more airy. It would look even more springlike with a white tee!
Crop Top
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The brown leather pants are heavy, and the brown leather top is also substantial. (The outfit looks almost like a casual jacket.) A white crop top makes the look lighter. This top is not appropriate for winter. Instead, wear a t-shirt.
Sneakers
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The idea of wearing suede brown pants may seem overwhelming, but you can style them like jeans. The pants will feel more cohesive with a simple bomber jacket, and striped sneakers. These are Stradivarius but you can also choose Adidas.
As Denim
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Brown denim pants have a very cool 70s vibe. Choose a wide-leg style and fun shoes to keep the look modern. Wear a jacket that is nearly identical on top to create a Canadian tuxedo.
