Stylish Dressers Are Updating Their Simple Trouser and Skirt Outfits With This Chic Accessory

In my book, it’s the small details that matter the most. Take, for example, the effortless charm of a chicly cuffed shirt sleeve—a simple fold of fabric can elevate your outfit from stiff to sophisticated. Or a classic black dress brought to life with the addition of dangling pearl earrings. These subtle but transformative styling tricks are without a doubt my favourites.

Lately, I’ve been enamoured with a new “small but mighty” styling delight: the brown belt trend. While black belts remain a wardrobe essential—I reach for mine constantly—there’s something about a brown belt that takes an outfit to a different level.

With its ability to complement warm tones, a simple brown belt can bring unexpected harmony to your look. Styling with the warm neutrals that typically dominate a winter wardrobe, such as beige, camel and tan shades, this elegant hue also pairs beautifully with the shades of blue that make up a denim collection. Adding a touch of elegance when looped around your favourite jeans, I also think this trend works incredibly well when styled over a blazer or coat, or worn on top of a pencil skirt.

A classic shade that’s rivalling black this season, we’ve seen designers and high-street labels gravitate towards rich brown hues for the past few months. Not showing any signs of slowing down, I expect the chocolate brown colour trend will continue to thrive into spring and beyond.