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Black and Brown Outfits for Summer

You don’t typically think of black and brown outfits for summer, but I was inspired last month to see if I could create 5 outfits from my closet using those colors. I was on a neutral kick and felt like I hadn’t worn either color in a while. To give the combination more of a summer feel, I added white accessories or pieces to add a contrast. I am always amazed how many new outfits I can create when I put my mind to it and sometimes wonder why I am still tempted to shop. Maybe because shopping is fun and an activity I enjoy on my own as a special treat! I am excited for you to get more inspiration from Jodie so check out her blog post here!

Farmer’s Market Look

I love this kimono which I bought on Amazon several years ago. I am pretty sure I have worn it in a similar manner a couple of years ago. Well, I am wrong, I wore it with something similar a couple months ago: it’s the first picture in this post: I am wearing it with white wide leg jeans. I actually forgot about those jeans probably because it is too hot to wear jeans in summer here.

Leopard Skirt and Tank

I am loving my tank and skirts outfits this summer and I hadn’t worn this skirt yet this year, so it was a perfect outfit for a Monday of errands. .

Brown Accessories for a Black and White Outfit

These are not my favorite shorts anymore as the fit is not to my liking anymore and the color is not as white as they used to be. I replaced them a couple of weeks after this picture. I am so glad I picked these brown sandals this summer since I wear them at least once or twice a week.

Black dress and Brown Snakeskin Sneakers

And to think I was going to donate this dress! I have now worn it twice this summer and will make sure to rotate it in year round. So versatile and the gathering at the waist is flattering. My husband was funny when I wore this dress “what’s up with the black”! I told him about my idea for a post and to wear something different and he replied “but it’s summer”. Time to debunk the theory that certain colors can’t be worn at certain times of the year.

Thrifted Brown Dress with Crochet Details

I cannot repeat it enough: I thrifted the best dresses this year. This one was from Uptown Cheapskate at the end of winter and it is one of my favorite (see it first here). I added some striped sandals and a white belt to summer-ize it a little more since the print is more fall-ish.

Jodie from JtouchofStyle

Be sure to stop by Jodie’s post for more summer brown inspiration! Don’t let a particular color limit when you can wear it.

A bientôt!

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