Lean Into Chocolate Brown Coats to Look Sumptuous as the Weather Drops

It’s been made very clear that chocolate brown is the color of the fall and winter at this point. It’s become a staple I cannot get away from, and I honestly don’t want to. So as we gear up for the remainder of fall, and start preparing for the chilly winter months, I’m tapping into the chocolate brown trend with my outerwear pieces, too.I’m always on the hunt for a good trench coat, fur jacket, and everything in between once the temperature drops below 50 degrees. So if that’s you too, I’ve got some major style inspiration below for your perusing. Let’s get those winter closets ready because I don’t believe in sacrificing style for warmth.The OvercoatMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesA quality coat works for an everyday fall look, and this chocolate brown coloring adds depth to what is a simple outfit. Throw one on with your jeans and white top and you’re good to go all day.Crewneck Sweatshirt and StoleEdward Berthelot//Getty ImagesPersonally, the crewneck sweater is a very underutilized piece in everyone’s closet. It works so well as a layering top, especially during the fall months. Adding this chocolate brown one on top of a checkered button-down top is incredibly stylish and perfect for the season, especially when topped with a textured stole for added warmth.Leather JacketMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesIt’s easy to rely on a black leather jacket because it’s what’s popular, but may I introduce you to the elevated, cooler cousin: a brown leather jacket. It softens your look and brings something different to the table when mapping out your fall outfits.Structured BlazerEdward Berthelot//Getty ImagesWhether you’re going to work or just really into business casual, a chocolate brown blazer is such a perfect addition to your closet. It’s polished, but also just a good outerwear staple to have on deck.Faux Fur CoatMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesI am a huge fan of faux fur coats. They add so much drama to any look and why not tap into that chicness with a brown version? It’s trendy, but can also last for several seasons, never feeling out of style.Aiyana Ishmael is the style editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. She is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree, and her debut romance novella PASSING GAME is set to release March of 2027 (831 Stories/Simon & Schuster).