Can You Pull Off the Brown-With-Black Style "Faux Pas"?
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Black shoes with brown pants? This look proves it does more than just “break rules.” Black patent leather boots look so cool and forward with trousers in a rich shade of amber.
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In varying shades of neutral tones, this look is anything but that: neutral. Her black midi skirt pairs nicely with of-the-moment slouchy boots and her accessories are seriously covetable.
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For those who consistently prefer a black color scheme over brown tones in any given outfit, try out a leopard-print piece that mixes the two in the most classic way and, quite honestly, goes with just about anything.
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Tartan plaid is another go-to print that mixes brown with black effortlessly. We love how her black boots and white top equally pick up colors from her printed skirt.
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Let us guess: You have a seemingly endless array of black boots in your wardrobe and probably a brown coat or two. Take notes from this chic look and mix in a few solid colors via a sweater or a bag to break up the neutrals.
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Try mixing darker athleisure pieces with flirtier ones, like a floral dress, white ankle boots, and a top-handle bag.
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For something subtler, try the sleeker look of a dark brown bag with a black skirt.
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A smaller animal print in coat form feels flirty.
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Black leather accessories and shoes ground this outfit of simple warm tones and cozy textures.
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While we're not sure how we'd pull off black pants and brown shoes, we're certain a look like this, which inverts the color combo, is a winner.
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In theory, we shouldn't like this combination of black boots and a brown bag as much as we do. I guess some things are better left out of practice.
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Give a brown suit an easygoing feel with black flats and a black T-shirt.
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If there's anything we've learned, it's that black shoes and bags are the perfect complements to a warm-toned outfit.