Brown is the New Black: The Top 10 Trendiest Brown Workwear Pieces to Add to Your Fall Collection

Gone are the breezy and light days full of hot pink, botanical prints, and flowy linen dresses; it’s time to usher in color palettes and styles to fit the season. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of the change-up to a wardrobe when Fall rolls around. It’s a new pace of chunky dad coats, velvet or suede skirts, leather for days, and sumptuous moody colors. We’re taking it back to color basics by giving some kudos to the classic brown with some work must-haves that are ready to join your closet for Fall. 

Shoes: Rebecca Allen Nude Loafer; Top: Line and Dot Bijou Sweater; Pants: FANGYAN Charlotte Straight Pants; Ear Cuff: Nina Berenato Crown Ear Cap

The Nude Loafer by Rebecca Allen is a top addition to your shoe collection for the season. Not only is the camel-colored hue a versatile shade that can leap from season to season, but the loafer itself is indubitably timeless. Pair it with a midi dress or a sweater and straight-leg trousers for a professional look.

Sweater: All Row Emie Top; Blazer: Grace Willow Parker Blazer; Pants: Grace Willow Taura Pant; Necklace: Océanne Two Toned Herringbone Necklace

The Emie Knit Top by All Row is a rich knit sweater designed to keep you warm, but it’s also tailor-made to be a piece that can transform your essentials. This is perfect as a luxe loungewear piece or as a layer underneath a black suit set for the work week.

Dress: Neu Nomads Sabrina Sweater Dress; Coat: Avec Les Filles Diamond Faux Leather Trench Coat; Shoes: United Nude Tetra Chelsea Lo Booties; Bag: TAH Bags Perfect Mini Crossbody Handbag; Sunglasses: Wooden Element Stevie Sunglasses

The Sabrina Sweater Dress by Neu Nomads is the epitome of a dress essential. The cashmere blend is buttery soft while the silhouette is beautiful on any body type. We love seeing this dress with an essential pair of boots, or dress it down and relax with your favorite sneakers.

Top: Silk Maison Button Up Silk Blouse; Pants: AMANDA UPRICHARD Kiki Leggings; Shoes: Tony Bianco Latoir Slingback Heels; Earrings: Kosa Jewels Zara Disc Stud Earrings; Necklace: Kosa Jewels Beatrice Silver Ball Necklace

From the chic peak lapels to the mother-of-pearl buttons, the Button Up Silk Blouse by Silk Maison is a 90s staple that we lovingly have welcomed back into our lives. We recommend sizing up for a loose-fitting blouse to contrast pairing it with bespoke pants.

Pants: Britt Sisseck Kitt Pant; Top: Ripley Rader Fitted Tee; Blazer: Ripley Rader Ponte Knit Cropped Blazer; Shoes: THEY Two-Tone Low Sneakers; Sunglasses: Abaco Polarized Dakota Sunglasses

The Kitt Pant by Britt Sisseck is a wide-leg pant lovers’ dream. The fitted, side button waistline is a great and fashionable juxtaposition between the oversized pockets and flared leg opening. For a casual day at work, rock these pants with a classic fitted white tee, white blazer, and plimsolls.

Pants: Inclán Studio Kendra Pant; Top: Mod Ref The Raven Top; Shoes: ALIAS MAE Sling Heels; Necklace: OUTOFOFFICE Modern Chain Necklace; Earrings: Mod + Jo Gold Femme Vermeil Studs

The Kendra Pant by Inclán Studio has comfort and style wrapped up in a sleek package. It is giving off vibes as a work-day to night-out pant. Style it with your favorite blouse and professional pumps, then change into some flirty shoes for happy hour. Its adaptability is so prime that you can even take these pants effortlessly from one season to the next.

Skirt: Landscape Jersey Body Sculpter Skirt; Blouse: ICHI Polka Dot Nola Shirt; Shoes: Schutz Shoes Rosyen Booties; Bag: TAH Bags Briefcase Satchel; Watch: Nacre Lune Pearlized Dial Watch

The Jersey Body Sculpter Skirt from Landscape is the figure-flattering piece you need for the season. Not only is the color a beautiful brown that can work throughout the seasons, but its length is also perfect for work or for the weekend. Add your favorite blouse or sweater and you’ve got it made.

Coat: Moon River Waist Tie Fur Coat; Blouse: Maison de Papillon Hailey Silk Button-Down Top; Skirt: Grace Willow Wrenley Skirt; Shoes: United Nude Jacky K Booties; Necklace: OUTOFOFFICE 1993 Chain Necklace

Who’s into the teddy bear coat style too? The Waist Tie Fur Coat by Moon River is a lavish coat that’s perfect for those blustery days. We love the neutral brown fur and with it being so warmly made, opt for a knee-length skirt underneath with some calf-high booties for a chic look.

Boots: Ateliers Briggs Booties; Top: VERO MODA Kiki Ribbed Crew Knit Top; Blazer: SMF Pearl Blazer; Pants: Betsy Moss Vegan Leather Pants; Bag: TAH Bags Grab and Go Crossbody

The Briggs Booties from Ateliers is offering up a boot style that is all the rage right now. Cowboy boots are the latest and greatest shoes for the season and the burnt caramel shade on this pair is sublime. We like it with leather leggings and a white or light-colored blazer.

Bag: TAH Bags Commuter Backpack; Lip gloss: REALHER Makeup I Am Happy Berry Rich Lip Gloss; Scarf: Studio M Bamboo Scarf; Sunglasses: Established Eyewear Amos Havana Fade Designer Sunglasses; Face mask: REBECCA ALLEN Nude Face Coverings; Wallet: ABLE Chaltu Wallet; Journal: APPOINTED GRID Workbook Notebook; Hand sanitizer: ALIBI NYC Organic Hand Sanitizer Spray

The Commuter Backpack from TAH Bags holds anything and everything, and when you’re darting in and out in the cooler temps, you’re going to need a bag to tote around all of your seasonal essentials.

Fashion can get edgy and perform out of the box to our delight. Sometimes, though, it’s refreshing to head back to basics to give you the restart you need. These timeless brown pieces are not only what’s hot right now, but they’ll be pieces you keep reaching for year after year. 

Beyond this list, add these other brown, fashion-forward essentials to your closet.