Hi there! Today’s post is all about what to wear with a brown sweater, but first, have you ever done a color analysis? They’re super popular right now for some reason. But, last year I took a personal stylist course. I loved learning more about why I love the styles I do, and how to provide outfit ideas and style advice to people who don’t necessarily go for the same pieces as me and for all different body shapes. I also wanted to learn about more styling in general. Anyway, I learned a lot about color analysis during that course, and it makes so much more sense to me now why I wear neutrals, especially brown. So, that’s how we got to today’s blog post!
It’s no surprise that brown, as a neutral, is super versatile. You can wear it any time of the year, whether you’re wearing a lightweight brown sweater for a night at the beach or a heavy wool sweater for the middle of the winter. During the spring, I love to wear brown with other neutrals like a white skirt of just a classic pair of jeans. But, you can also wear brown with more colorful outfits of the season, especially pastels. I would style a brown sweater with a pale butter yellow t-shirt underneath, for example!
What to Wear with a Brown Sweater
Before I share things you can wear with a brown sweater this spring, here are a few I love. One of the interesting things about a color analysis is you find out that people who look different can still look good in the same color – even if it’s a different shade of the same color. So, I’m including different brown sweaters that are in different styles and shades here.
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Trench Coat
There are so many good trench coat options that you really can’t go wrong. And, pretty much every trench coat I’ve seen would really compliment brown sweater outfits! Here are a few I love. I own the first three. Click here to see them on me.
Brown Shoes
Brown shoes and a brown sweater are an obvious combination. I love to wear brown loafers, brown sandals, brown boots, and brown flats with my brown sweaters. Don’t be afraid to wear shoes that are a different brown than your sweater too!
Elevated T-Shirt
This ribbed crew neck t-shirt is soft, stretchy, and fits perfectly under cardigans or other sweaters. If you’re into wearing a white t-shirt under sweaters, this is one to consider. I would definitely use a crew neck t-shirt under sweaters. You can see the exact t-shirt on me in an outfit below.
White Skirt
For warm spring days, wear a brown cotton sweater with more traditional summer pieces like a white skirt. You can layer with a t-shirt or tank top.
White Denim
White denim is the perfect way to wear a brown sweater in spring. I love how transitional dressing mixes pieces and fabrics from two seasons. I own and love the first two pairs of these jeans!
Blue Denim
You can’t go wrong with a brown sweater and classic jeans. It’s a timeless outfit that you can style in so many different ways. This outfit works with super casual sneakers just as much as it does with a pair of leather boots.
Crepe Work Pants
I own and love these cropped crepe pants. They’re super comfortable and very flattering. They also come in linen, but you will be able to wear the crepe all year! I like the cropped length, but they also come in a full length and tons of colors. If you’re looking for a super tailored pair of pants, I love this pair.
How To Style A Brown Sweater In Spring
Rainy Spring Day Outfit
My brown sweater, which was kindly gifted to me, is one of the softest sweaters I’ve ever worn! It’s 100 percent cotton, and it’s just as soft as cashmere. I love supporting small brands, and State of Cotton NYC makes gorgeous sweaters!
I love how my brown cardigan looks under a trench coat – it feels like spring in an outfit! I went with simple denim jeans and brown loafers. This outfit is the kind of look I feel the most comfortable wearing – and the most like myself!
Brown Sweater And White Jeans Transitional Outfit
Dressing between seasons can be tricky, but this is the exact type of outfit I love to wear into fall or into spring. This brown cardigan has to be one of my most worn sweaters ever. I’m wearing it buttoned up here, but I also like to wear it open with a tank top or tshirt underneath.
Shop my exact outfit here. My jeans are a great price! I love the tote bag I’m carrying in this photo – I truly carry it everywhere. But, if you wanted to carry a bag that feels a little less casual, I love this shoulder bag.
Monochrome Look For A Cold Spring Day
Every now and then, we get a cold spring day here in DC. I know my family in Massachusetts does too! This outfit is really versatile. You could wear it to work in on a casual Friday, but it’s also something you can wear to dinner with friends on a weekend. For my life, I love this type of outfit for a coffee date when I want to look and feel put together. The best part is it’s effortless to do with this gorgeous cardigan, which is 100 percent cotton and hypoallergenic! You can shop my outfit here.
Oversized Brown Cashmere Sweater
This oversized cashmere sweater is a unique brown. While I’m wearing it with jeans for a colder day, this sweater will pair well with a white cotton skirt and loafers.
Short Sleeve Sweater Or Sleeveless Sweater
In DC, we typically get a true spring even if it’s only for a week. So, it’s crisp and cold in the morning, but it’s warm in the afternoon. A short sleeve sweater or a sleeveless sweater is the perfect solution for this type of weather. It’s easy to layer over for a cold mornings, and you can wear it by itself in the afternoon. I recently got this one and love that it’s 100 percent cotton. You can see how I styled it here. I like to wear this type of sweater under a denim jacket or a trench coat.
I hope you found a brown sweater you love and a few ways to style it for spring!
