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Brown Dresses: What Color Accessories Go Best

Brown Dresses: What Color Accessories Go Best

If you’re wearing a brown dress and aren’t sure which accessories to pair with it, you’ve come to the right place! To help you put together the perfect look – whether it’s for a wedding or a chic night out – I’ve created this style guide with my top picks for shoes, earrings, clutches, and even nail polish, so you can shine at any event!

Accessories to Wear with a Brown Dress

First things first: it’s important to think about the occasion when picking out your accessories.

If you’re heading to a wedding, for example, consider details like the season, the time of day, and the venue – they can all affect your choices.

But don’t worry! You’ll find plenty of inspiration below to help you create looks that are either chic and understated or bold and modern, always matching the occasion and your personal style!

Shoes

When it comes to shoes, you really can’t go wrong with heeled sandals. The only question is what color to choose!

To keep the spotlight on your dress and achieve an elegant look, nude, silver, or gold heels are your safest bets. It really comes down to personal style: nude is soft and understated, gold adds a glamorous touch, and silver feels chic and sophisticated.

Black shoes – whether strappy heels or classic pumps – are also perfect for making a bolder statement, especially when paired with black or gold accessories, like a matching clutch.

Brown dress with nude shoes
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Brown dress with silver shoes
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Jewelry

In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with warm-toned earrings like gold! They perfectly complement a brown dress and instantly add a touch of glamour.

That said, it really comes down to your personal style. Silver earrings are also a great choice and can be paired with gold accessories, as long as it’s balanced.

For an elegant look, consider floral designs, delicate hoops, cascading earrings, or ear cuffs. And if you’re feeling a bit daring, colorful gemstone earrings are a fun way to add personality and flair to your outfit!

Brown dress with gold earrings
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Brown dress with colorful earrings
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Brown dress with gold and silver accessories
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Clutches

When it comes to choosing a clutch for a brown dress, I usually suggest sticking to similar tones. Clutches in brown, orange, or gold are perfect for a glamorous, put together look.

For an evening party, a black or silver clutch works beautifully, especially if your jewelry matches. And if you want to make a statement at a daytime wedding, a hot pink, fuchsia, or even a colorful, bejeweled clutch is a fun way to do it!

Brown dress with colorful clutch
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Brown dress with silver clutch
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Brown dress with pink clutch
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Nail polish

A brown dress is all about understated elegance and sophistication, and it’s super versatile when it comes to nail colors – everything from neutrals to bold shades works!

For a classic, chic vibe, stick with earthy tones, nudes, or gold. They’ll complement your dress perfectly without stealing the show.

If you’re feeling bold and want to add a little extra glamour, go for deep reds, wine, or burgundy, perfect for evening parties or special occasions!

Brown dress with brown nails
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