There are sure vogue “rules” I’ll all the time really feel compelled to comply with. Jumpers look their finest when layered over white tees; crew socks invariably learn sleeker than ankle ones. But then there are these so-called type commandments I’d slightly go away in the previous—the most perplexing of which is the concept that brown and black ought to by no means be worn collectively.
Since I first heard it, that specific rule has by no means sat nicely with me. To my eye, the moody pairing is one in all winter’s chicest combos. Dark and wealthy with out feeling overly heavy, the two tones play superbly off one another, making a quietly luxurious palette that feels completely at residence towards the season’s darker backdrops.
Clearly sharing my sentiment, Sofia Richie Grainge stepped out this week sporting the very mixture in query. Anchoring her look with an all-black base, a smooth turtleneck and a floor-skimming skirt, she layered over it a chocolate brown trench coat for additional heat.
Though the black-and-brown pairing has lengthy been averted for worry of showing too heavy, I’d argue it’s the most subtle various to an all-black outfit—and much more attention-grabbing. The key lies in the styling. Take cues from Sofia: begin with a stable base in your chosen tone, then introduce the different hue by means of your coat, sneakers, or equipment so as to add depth and dimension.
If, like me, you’re impressed by Sofia’s elegantly understated tackle this once-divisive color mixture, learn on to find my edit of the finest black-and-brown items to buy this winter.
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