One thing you should know about me is that I'm very self-aware. I'm always happy to admit when I'm wrong or open up about my shopping obsession.
As for the latter, lately, all I've been thinking about is autumn fashion and the pieces and trends I want to invest in, and those I don't. One fashion decision I've recently made is that I'll be replacing my black trousers with brown pairs. Why, you ask? Well, they look more expensive than black ones, and every chic dresser I see these days is wearing them.
For example, during Milan Fashion Week, I noticed several insiders wearing brown trousers to the runway shows. From brown pleated wide-leg trousers to corduroy jeans, these styles lined the city streets, often paired with preppy polos, button-up tops, barn jackets or classic blazers. Their footwear choices included sleek loafers, open-toe kitten-heel sandals, and pointed, closed-toe slingbacks.
Not to mention Ayo Edebiri's New York outing this week, which saw the actor swap a samey black suit for a decadent chocolate brown alternative, complete with brown wide-leg trousers.
Regardless of the silhouette, the neutral hue adds warm undertones to an outfit, making it appear warmer, softer and most importantly richer.
For more proof that brown trousers will be everywhere this autumn and winter—and that you should choose a pair over black—Google Trends shows that “how to style brown” is now searched more than ever. Additionally, Trendanalytics reports that searches for all things brown have increased by 24% in market adoption. The numbers don't lie.
With that in mind, keep scrolling to see how the style set is wearing brown trousers for fall 2025 and find the best pairs to shop along the way.
Get the look: Pink barn jacket + Brown wide-leg trousers + Brown T-shirt
These look just like Reformation's best-selling Vida Low Rise Pants, except they're half the price.
You can't wrong with a classic pleated trouser.
These are on their way to selling out.
Get the look: Tan fitted blazer + Brown wide-leg trousers + Brown thong sandals + Brown suede clutch
The brown trousers trend includes leggings, too!
COS makes some of the best-fitting pleated trousers.
The new brown wool colourway looks so rich. Whilst these are designed to sit low on the waist, I still recommend sticking to your usual size.
These come in UK sizes 4–20.
Get the look: White polo jumper + Woven belt + Brown trousers + Leopard-print heels
Abercrombie's Sloane trousers are a fashion person's favourite.
These come in five different leg lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
The chocolate-brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
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