Leave it to Dua Lipa to make us rethink our entire wardrobe for 2024. The singer recently wore a gorgeous dark-brown Tom Ford gown while in Jaipur, India, standing out among a wave of little black dresses flooding our Instagram feeds.
Although wearing head-to-toe neutrals is nothing new, opting for a rich chocolatey brown instead of beige, white, or black somehow looks and feels very fashion-forward. It's decadent without being over-the-top, and it can be dressed up with metallic accessories for a bit of added sparkle or made simple for everyday wear with black accessories like boots, belts, and bags.
If you're ready to start this year off on a stylish note, keep scrolling for some recent runway inspo, plus 13 dark-brown dresses to shop now. Most of these designs come in black, too, but if you choose a length, fabric, and neckline that's right for you, your winter wardrobe will be full of little brown dresses in no time.
On Dua Lipa: Tom Ford dress
2024 Runway Inspo
Carolina Herrera S/S 24
Sergio Hudson S/S 24
Michael Kors S/S 24
Shop Dark-Brown Dresses
Our favorite Reformation dresses come in several colors, but this dark brown is a standout.
This Skims dress looks great on everybody and in every color.
Mixed materials make this brown dress even more alluring.
Don't sleep on a silky slip dress in brown.
Yes, you can wear a brown dress with black accessories.
Wear this long-sleeve dress as a base layer or on its own.
A chocolatey brown slip dress looks 10 times more expensive than a basic black version.
Pair a dark-brown dress with gold heels and accessories to amp up the glamour.
It's faux leather and oh so fierce.
For more regular wear, look for dresses of different lengths with interesting necklines.
We love how this rich brown cowl-neck slip dress is styled with black wedge-heel boots.
A racerback gives this dress an edge.
Body-con, chic, and comfortable all at once.
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