Dua Lipa Wore the Underrated Color Trend That's Just as Versatile as Black
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.
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.
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.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
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