What to wear with brown trousers

Cream, beige and white go well with brown trousers, and so do pink, khaki and black. Add a light top and brown or black boots.

Brown trousers are a calm basic that is often seen in autumn and winter. Many people still reach for black because it is unclear what goes with brown. Here you can read which colours, tops, jackets and shoes work and how to build three outfits from them.

What goes with brown trousers?

Brown is an earthy colour and combines with many calm shades. Light, warm colours are the easiest.

Cream is the softest partner. A cream top makes the outfit light and calm.
Beige works tone on tone. Brown and beige are close in colour, so the look feels coherent.
White adds freshness. A white blouse or a white T-shirt sets a clear contrast to the dark brown.

The shade of brown matters too. Dark brown looks classic and calm, a lighter, warm brown looks airier. The darker the trousers, the lighter the top can be. That gives the outfit balance. More on this can be found in our guide What Colour Goes with Brown.

You can find pieces in beige in our beige clothing. A brown with a grey undertone such as taupe can be used in a similar way. Read more in the guide how to style taupe.

Brown trousers with pink, khaki or black: what works?

Pink. A soft pink looks gentle and fresh with brown. The contrast is mild, so the combination suits a knit just as well as a light top.

Khaki. With khaki you get an earthy tone-on-tone look. To keep it from looking flat, add a light accent, for example a cream T-shirt underneath.

Black. Many people find brown and black unusual at first. With calm shades and a light accent, the combination looks simple and elegant.

If you like it warmer, add a dark red. Which colours go with burgundy is explained in the guide how to style burgundy.

Which top goes with brown trousers?

Jumper. A knitted jumper in cream, beige or pink is the easiest choice. It brightens the dark trousers and feels warm in autumn and winter.

Blouse. A white or cream blouse turns brown trousers into a look for the office and the evening. Simple shoes go well with it.

T-shirt and top. A plain long-sleeve top in white, black or cream looks relaxed. If you love brown, combine a top in brown in a different shade from the trousers.

Which jacket goes with brown trousers?

Jackets in cream, beige, camel and black go with brown. A brown jacket looks coherent when it is lighter or darker than the trousers. That way the pieces do not blur into each other.

On cool days, a long coat in beige is a calm addition. You can find a selection in our brown jackets.

Which shoes go with brown trousers?

Brown boots. They carry the earthy tone downwards and go with cream and beige. You can find a selection in our brown boots.

Black boots. They set a clear contrast and go well with black tops.

White trainers. They make the look relaxed and go with white, cream and pink.

Which trousers go with boots is explained in the guide how to style boots.

Brown trousers for everyday, the office and the evening

Everyday. A knitted jumper or a long-sleeve top and flat shoes go with wide or comfortable brown trousers. The outfit stays easy and can be adjusted with a jacket.

Office. A white or cream blouse, a simple jacket and calm shoes in brown or black are enough. A few colours look tidy in the office.

Evening. A top with shine or lace in black or cream turns brown trousers into an outfit for dinner or a party. The rest stays calm.

If you wear a patterned top, choose one with brown, cream or beige shades. The trousers then stay plain and the look stays coherent.