Looking to Refresh Your Daily Denim Rotation? Try a Pair of Brown Jeans
Effortlessly cool, seriously versatile, and already a fashionista favourite
One (rather sizeable) downfall of this job is the near-constant act of selling every trend to myself. Retro ski knits? Tick. Triangle scarves? I already own two. Brightly coloured socks? A red Pairs set is currently sitting in my basket. And now, joining the ever-growing list of things I’ve convinced myself I need: brown jeans. It doesn’t help that some of the coolest women on my Instagram feed are already wearing them.
Take Olympia Marie’s belted beige cargo trousers, Marilyn NK’s straight-leg, paper-bag brown jeans or Debora Rosa’s deep-hued wide-legs—just a handful of looks that first piqued my interest. Each one is easy to style, effortlessly cool and, perhaps most importantly, a welcome step away from my well-worn blue denim, which, if I’m honest, gets far more airtime than I’d like to admit.
Following the lead of those already in on the trend, the key seems to be not overthinking the styling. Neutral shades—whites, creams, blacks and greys—slot in seamlessly, as does a coordinating chocolate-brown jacket for a more considered finish. And as our collective appetite for new denim silhouettes continues to grow, there’s no shortage of brown jeans to choose from.
Think coffee-coloured barrel-legs, nut-brown wide-legs and mahogany balloon fits, each offering its own take on the easy wardrobe staple. Now, all that’s left to decide is which pair earns a place in my closet. Votes, as always, are very much welcome.
Shop the Best Brown Jeans
After a darker, more formal-fitting jean? This near-black Cos pair is sure to work wonders, especially when worn with a leather loafer.
If you're looking for a more striking jean, consider a wide-leg a strong suggestion. This almost reddish-brown pair will work just as well with a simple white tee as it does a striped blue shirt.
The word 'brown' spans a huge number of hues, spanning everything from this beige shade to deep, dark black coffee colours. For those after something a little softer, this is the shade to reach for.
Straight-leg jeans seem to never date. So, if it's a timeless staple you're after, these may have you sold.
I own three pairs of Agolde jeans and am equally infatuated with them all—soft, perfectly worn, and with a shape that only seems to get more flattering, it's a brand I'll always recommend.
You may think we have leather trousers and jeans in two separate categories, but Citizens of Humaity proves the two can easily come together. It doesn't get much more cool.
Traditional jeans have five pockets, with the front ones opening up around the sides. This pair, however, makes the pockets more of a design feature for a little extra lift.
If you're yet to try a barrel-leg, consider these cuffed hem coffee-coloured jeans a great first option to turn to.
Whether worn with flip flops or a heeled boot and chunky knit, these sculptural barrel-leg jeans will do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to styling.
If you're after brown jeans that are more statement than everyday staple, these Magda Butrym ones are sure to tick that box. Especially when paired with the co-ordinating shirt.
Reiss has long been regarded as a go-to destination for all workwear, so it's little surprise that the label stocks a more office-friendly brown jeans style. Straight-leg, chocolate brown, and just cropped enough to see a classic loafer or court shoe.
Low-rise jeans may give you early 00's flashbacks but they're slowly creeping back into style.
Proving the brown colour spectrum knows few bounds, here we have an almost yellow-toned trouser. Complete with deep front pockets and a shape that leans into the brand's laidback LA roots.
In defence of the 00's chain belts, this Maje detail only makes these brown jeans more exciting.
