Anyone with their finger on the fashion pulse will know, brown was the biggest colour trend of autumn winter 2024. From our suede boots to our suede bag, our accessories and more were all a rich shade of chocolate. So we were hardly surprised when Pantone deemed ‘Mocha Mousse’ the colour of 2025, giving us the perfect excuse to carry the hue into our new year wardrobes.
However, we didn't expect to still be obsessing over brown come summer, a season typically defined by sunshine shades of yellow and sky blue, along with pretty pastel pinks and purples. And yet, we find ourselves *still* drawn to brown in all its forms: chestnut, coffee, caramel, tan and more. We're even ditching our trusty, go-to black summer sandals for luxe-looking brown designs.
We're applying the same thinking to the rest of our ensembles. Sure, the white summer dress hasn't quite been dethroned as July's hero item. But, for those looking to elevate their look and stand out from the crowd, a brown summer dress is a sure-fire way to achieve street star style status. Below, our round up of the best to shop now...
Linen dress
We've been living in our linen trousers as of late, but if you're looking for alternative ways to wear linen this summer you can't beat a breezy dress in our fave hue.
& Other Stories Linen Mini Dress
Draped dress
Draping and ruching have emerged as something of a micro trend across summer dresses this szn. We think the style looks particularly expensive in a rich, chocolate colourway.
Gingham dress
Combine our favourite colour with our favourite print, and what do you get? A dreamy brown gingham dress, of course!
Asymmetric neckline dress
Want to elevate your summer dress game further? Opt for an asymmetric neckline for the smallest of details that will have a big impact.
Drop waist
Another of this season's trending dress styles, we love a brown drop waist number. The neutral shade makes the silhouette feel easier to pull off, somehow.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
