DSW TREND ALERT: SHADES OF BROWN

I’m sure you have already heard about our new fall trends, but if you haven’t…are you living under a rock? We kid, we kid. Anyways, this season is allll about showing love to all fall colors, not just black. Don’t get us wrong, who doesn’t love a classic, all-black outfit on a cozy fall day or for a girls’ night out. You may be wondering what the next best color is, and you can look no further than brown for fall. And yes, we know it is groundbreaking, isn’t it? When we think of fall tones, surely brown has always made the cut. But this year, we are quite literally seeing it everywhere. Mixing shades of brown through textures, patterns, and accessories are all much easier than you may think. A great way to start any outfit, (take it from your DSW bestie) is with a good pair of… you guessed it: shoes! And today, we’re talking brown shoes and how you could try styling them. Tonal browns create so much more depth and personality for your outfit, and it is still a neutral so you don’t have to feel like you are doing too much. And hey, there is always a good time for the classic all black outfit, but there is no time like the present to try something new.

Chocolate brown has been quite the buzz around town and may be the easiest swap from your classic black shoes to your now classic brown boot. Another fun way to mix it up is to grab a brown suede shoe or even a bold animal print to spice up your outfit. If you are feeling particularly inspired, you can even thrown on a brown bag to pair with your new brown shoes. And don’t be afraid to mix and match with shades and patterns. It’s time we let go of these fashion dos and don’ts. Another hot option would be to gravitate toward a brown tennis shoe, especially if you are a girl on the go or a girl of leisure and comfort – we see you, we get you. Try a brown tennis shoe like the Puma Easy Rider Sneaker with jeans and a tee or your go-to gym fit. You may love them so much, you’ll start pairing them with your fave fall dresses and skirts next (we dare you!). 

Another simple way to sprinkle some brown tones into your daily wardrobe is to try a boat shoe, like a Sperry. You may not have thought you’d see the day boat shoes came back into style, but we said the same thing about skinny jeans…and we know you didn’t throw every single pair away. If you’re looking to really make a statement, tall boots have you covered. Try the LifeStride Galant Boot in dark brown for your next dinner date or night out with the girls. And we cannot forget to bring up accessories. There are so many fun ways to add an extra pop of flair to your outfit and highlight your personal style. For example, you can add a hobo bag to your favorite outfits for fall activities, a satin hair bow for a nice dinner, or a classic leather shoulder bag for your daily errands. So go ahead, we give you permission to play—you might surprise yourself!

SHOP ON TREND FAVORITES AT DSW

There are so many ways to style fall trends, and it can get pretty overwhelming. If you are looking for more inspiration, check out our Influencer Edit to see how some of your favorite (Insta)besties wear them. If you want to shop all of our fall favorites in one click, then head over to our Fall Lookbook. Not ready for chilly days? You can still shop our summer page. Here you can find a complete collection of footwear trending this fall. Need it today? Check us out on DoorDash or buy online and pick up at a DSW store near you!