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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