I don’t know about you, but one color I’ve always struggled with is brown. I love brown, but knowing what colors to pair with it can be a challenge. That’s why today I wanted to share how to wear brown pants.
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I recently found this cute pair of brown cropped wide-leg pants from Maurice’s. I love the color, but I wasn’t quite sure what to pair them with at first. So I started playing around with some different tops in my closet—and guess what? It was actually hard to find a color that didn’t go with these pants.
Here are 8 outfit ideas with my brown pants!
Related posts: How to Wear White Cropped Wide-Leg Pants and How to Wear Olive Green Pants- From Work to Weekend
How to wear brown pants:
Look 1: Cream Cardigan + Brown Pants
I love a cream and brown pairing—these neutral colors never go out of style. The light neutral top helps brighten up the deeper tones of the pants, and the gold accessories and tan belt tie everything together in a soft, cohesive palette.
Outfit Details HERE!
Look 2: Black and White Stripes + Brown Pants
I’ve always loved pairing black and white stripes with brown. Stripes are a timeless pattern that’s always in style. I like how the black and white gives a classic look, and the brown adds some warmth and makes it feel more laid-back and easy. It’s a combo I keep coming back to.
Outfit Details HERE!
Look 3: Chambray Shirt + Brown Pants
Chambray is always a great option to pair with neutral colors. I love how the denim looks when styled with a non-denim pair of pants. To pull the look together, I added a black belt and a two-tone shoe. Another fun option would be adding a pop of print with leopard shoes—they’d look so cute with this combo!
Outfit Details HERE!
Look 4: Navy Cardigan + Brown Pants
Navy and brown are such an underrated color combo. The deep navy gives the outfit an elevated feel, while the warm brown pants keep it from looking too formal. It’s a great pairing if you want something polished but still easy to wear. I finished the look with gold flats—they work as a neutral but also add just a little touch of dressy.
Outfit Details HERE!
Look 5: Gray Sweater + Brown Pants
Cool gray with warm brown might seem like an odd match at first, but it really works. The soft contrast creates a casual, laid-back look. I found that adding black—through my belt and the black stripes on my sneakers—really pulled the whole color combo together.
Outfit Details HERE!
Look 6: Floral Blouse + Brown Pants
I wasn’t sure whether a floral blouse would pair well with these brown pants, but what I discovered is that it’s all about the colors in the blouse. This muted floral top has earthy colors and neutral tones that work perfectly with the brown. I kept my accessories on the warm side to tie the whole outfit together.
Look 7: Olive Green Cardigan + Brown Pants
I’ve always loved olive green and brown together—these earthy tones just work so well. When it came to choosing a belt and shoes, I felt like I could go either way with black or brown. I ended up going with a black belt and gold flats to pull the whole look together.
Outfit Detials HERE!
Look 8: Black Cardigan + Brown Pants
Yes, you can wear black and brown together! You can refer back to my post from a couple of months ago, Fashion Rules to Break: How to Wear Black and Brown Together, for more black and brown outfit inspiration. I love this color combo—it’s so classic. One of my favorite ways to tie the two colors together is with leopard print, so that’s exactly what I did here with my leopard flats.
Outfit Details HERE!
If you’re still wondering what colors to wear with brown, I recommend heading into your own closet and just playing around with different pairings. You might be surprised by how many colors actually work with brown! Leave me a comment below and let me know—what’s your favorite color combo to wear with brown pants?
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