My father once told me that his favorite color on me was brown. I was confused and a little taken aback (perhaps even slightly miffed): brown?! Of all the feminine colors out there, how could he associate constantly-in-color me with brown?! But I slowly realized that brown is in fact one of the most flattering shades on a brunette — and one of the classiest colors imaginable when in a rich fabric or accented with ivory. It’s as yummy-looking a combination as a perfectly-prepared mocha.
Think, for example, of how impossibly chic you’d look layering a Virginia Johnson scarf (on sale for $156, ShopPrettyMommy) atop a structured white or ivory dress (Theory, $325, Neiman Marcus):
Add some enorma-shades in tortoise shell (Kate Spade, $148, Nordstrom) and these Enzo Angiolini tortoise pumps (I’m obsessed with this style — and they’re so affordable! — on sale for $53, Zappos), and you’ll be classiest thing your office has ever seen.
Or, if you’re a label luster like myself, check out these picture perfect Louboutins ($775, Neiman Marcus):
Why not punch things up with these fab retro-chic enorma-studs by my personal favorite jewelry designer, Bounkit ($385, Bounkit)?
And — if you’re moving from day-to-night, simply whisk off your artfully-tied scarf and add this lovely hard-case tortoise shell clutch ($99, Johnston & Murphy):
For something a bit more party appropriate, how precious is this tie-dye inspired Campaigne dress (on sale for $119, Bluefly)?
I’d die to wear it with this ridiculous, bank-breaking Fendi clutch ($1,620, Barney’s) and something like these platform Rupert Sanderson pumps ($257, TheOutnet):
Because the cut is so femininely demure, you could probably get away with those bold Rupert Sandersons while still looking super refined. If you need something more corporate, I love everything about these classic point-toed suede pumps (Kate Spade, $258, Shirise):
They would look equally appropriate when sported with this bold chocolate-on-white DVF dress (on sale for $211, MyTheresa) and the iconic Mulberry Bayswater in white (one of my all-time favorite bags — and I just found out my little sis snagged one! I’m jeal — $1,000, Mulberry):
For weekend wear, I’m envisioning this espresso-colored Milly top (on sale for $124, ShopTwigs) with your favorite pair of white jeans:
Round it all out with these killer brown wedges ($187, Matt Bernson):
For poolside lounging, mocha-colored swimwear is surprisingly sophisticated. I love the simplicity and (dare I say this in reference to a bikini?) elegance of this Tooshie two-piece ($182, TheOutnet), especially when worn with a simple wide-brim hat (Eugenia Kim’s hats are all.the.rage — $298, Intermix):
Super fresh with a billowy white tunic — Calypso always has incredible beachy-chic options, and I’m especially bananas over this Madame A Paris brand cover up they’ve been carrying (on sale for $99, Calypso):
And, for a dinner out, how about this ridiculously discounted Derek Lam dress ($567, TheOutnet):
Love the upscale tribal chic look — perfect with these sky-high Lanvins ($383, TheOutnet):