Brown is the unexpected colour of the summer! Here are 15 dresses to shop now that will suit everyone
However, we didn't expect to still be obsessing over brown come summer, a season typically defined by sunshine shades of yellow and sky blue, along with pretty pastel pinks and purples. And yet, we find ourselves *still* drawn to brown in all its forms: chestnut, coffee, caramel, tan and more. We're even ditching our trusty, go-to black summer sandals for luxe-looking brown designs.
We're applying the same thinking to the rest of our ensembles. Sure, the white summer dress hasn't quite been dethroned as July's hero item. But, for those looking to elevate their look and stand out from the crowd, a brown summer dress is a sure-fire way to achieve street star style status. Below, our round up of the best to shop now...
We've been living in our linen trousers as of late, but if you're looking for alternative ways to wear linen this summer you can't beat a breezy dress in our fave hue.
Draping and ruching have emerged as something of a micro trend across summer dresses this szn. We think the style looks particularly expensive in a rich, chocolate colourway.
Combine our favourite colour with our favourite print, and what do you get? A dreamy brown gingham dress, of course!
Want to elevate your summer dress game further? Opt for an asymmetric neckline for the smallest of details that will have a big impact.
Another of this season's trending dress styles, we love a brown drop waist number. The neutral shade makes the silhouette feel easier to pull off, somehow.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there's nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she's passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
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Which Cariuma sneaker is right for you? Find your perfect pair with this guide
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Forget Rimowa. This Viral $100 Rolling Tote Is Now The Real Flex
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- Yahoo
‘Jeopardy!' Host Breaks Silence on Exit Rumors
'Jeopardy!' Host Breaks Silence on Exit Rumors originally appeared on Parade. As the latest season of Jeopardy! comes to a close, is this a final goodbye for its host? After months of speculation and fan theories swirling online, they are finally addressing the rumors about whether they'll be returning to the iconic game show or stepping away for good. Ken Jennings took over hosting duties in 2021, a year after Alex Trebek died from pancreatic cancer in 2020. Jennings co-hosted the show alongside Mayim Bialik for two years before becoming its sole host in 2023. Jennings revealed to TV Insider whether or not he's taking his final bows at the legendary series. He shared surprising news. "The last host worked into his 80s. Traditionally, it's not a job you retire from," Jennings explained. Parade Daily🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "I didn't know at the time, but now that I have a few years under my belt, I think I understand why Alex wanted to do it. It's just such an incredibly fun job. You're playing along with the smartest folks and getting to see them do their thing up close." He concluded, "I really feel very lucky that I'm still part of the Jeopardy! family after all these years. And I have, I have no plans to hang it up." Jennings holds the record, according to the show's official website, for the most consecutive games won in 2004, at 74. He also tops regular-season play with a record-winning cash prize of $2,520,700. Before his historic winning streak, Jennings was a longtime fan of the game show, which originally premiered in March 1964 with Art Fleming as host. The show aired in various formats until 1979, before being relaunched in 1984 with Trebek at the helm. Jennings admits there are some classic elements of the show he wishes would return. "I do miss, and I don't know how many decades it's been, but there used to be a thing where the dollar amounts would appear on the board and the sound effect would be like 'beep boop boop beep boop boop' and we don't have time for that sound effect anymore, apparently, but I miss it." He quipped, "I'm very nostalgic for that sound effect. I feel like our ratings would probably double just from that. I'm not an expert, but I'm just spitballing. I think we would double our ratings if we had the dollar amount sound effect back." Jeopardy! airs weeknights in syndication. 'Jeopardy!' Host Breaks Silence on Exit Rumors first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
