As we ease into the new season, I’ve been paying extra attention to the pieces in my wardrobe that are truly earning their keep, versus the ones I can retire in favour of something fresher. As someone who wears jeans nearly every day, denim is a category I like to keep on rotation, ensuring every pair makes me feel confident, comfortable and current. I tend to go through phases, wearing one or two styles on repeat before moving on to something new, but recently I’ve fallen into a particularly dedicated loop. Almost every morning, I reach for the same trending pair of jeans.
Not classic blue. Not moody black. This season, it’s chocolate brown denim that has captured my attention, and if my Instagram feed is anything to go by, I’m far from alone. The richest new addition to our winter wardrobes, these espresso-hued jeans have quickly become the fashion set’s favourite alternative to our usual neutrals.
Because they’re not as instinctive to style as blue or black, I carved out some time to refine my shoe pairings. Whether you’re drawn to elegant ballet flats or want to experiment with animal print, below are the five footwear styles that complement chocolate brown jeans perfectly.
1. Brown Jeans + Brown Ballet Flats:
Style Notes: I’ve never met a tonal pairing I didn’t love, and chocolate brown jeans styled with matching ballet flats might be my chicest discovery yet. Polished without feeling overly dressy, this duo offers a refined alternative to the classic blue-jeans-and-black-ballet-flats formula, while maintaining all the comfort.
Shop Brown Jeans and Brown Ballet Flats
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