Sorry to the Black Pieces in My Closet—I'm Obsessed With This Equally Chic Color for Spring and Summer

I'll be forever loyal to everything black when it comes to my closet, but there's one other color that has piqued my interest over the past year, especially for spring and summer 2026: brown. I know I'm not alone in this since I have spotted fashion people from London to Paris to Helsinki, incorporating the equally chic and classic hue into their other wardrobes. Thankfully, the best retailers got the message and there is an endless selection of standout brown pieces for the season.

With the visual outfit inspiration above in mind, I rounded up 31 stylish brown picks from the likes of Nordstrom, Zara, J.Crew, and Gap. The selection includes tops, dresses, shoes, skirts, bags, jackets, and pants. All can seamlessly be added to your closet to create a set of effortless looks that are guaranteed to get you compliments. Keep scrolling to get shopping.

Shop Chic Brown Pieces for Spring and Summer 2026

Gap

Poplin Easy Barrel Pants

ZARA

Zw Collection Satin Effect Halter Dress

Perfect for an upcoming weeding look.

Havaianas

Slim Square Flip Flop

Reformation

Carolina Lace Trim Silk Midi Skirt

Cotton On

Blair Batwing Short Sleeve Tee

Goes with everything from jeans to skirts.

Tony Bianco

Bianca Ballet Flat

Tularosa

Evi Faux Suede Jacket

JW PEI

Large Yara Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

Tell me this doesn't look designer.

Into the halter neckline.

adidas

Gazelle Lo Pro Sneaker

ZARA

ZW Collection Linen Pocket Shirt

Linen season has officially started.

Reformation

Olina Cropped Pants

Madewell

Medium Bandana in Cotton

A cool bandana to top off your look.

Open Edit

Tori Kitten Heel Sandal

Now for a heeled pair of flip-flops.

MANGO

Asymmetric One-Shoulder Top

A stunning top worth considering.

ZARA

ZW Collection Satin Lace Dress

MANGO

Kitten Heel Slingback Sandal

J.Crew

Pull-On Midi Skirt in Cotton Poplin

Madewell

Handwoven Leather Tote

MANGO

High Waist Wide Leg Pants

Madewell

The Greta Ballet Flat

These are 25% off right now.

Banana Republic

Smocked Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress With Open Back

Smocked dresses feel of-the-moment.

MANGO

Straight Fit Blazer

Nothing like a solid blazer.

ZARA

Suede Heeled Sandals

I could live in these with jeans.

J.Crew

Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan

Madewell

Oval-Buckle Belt

ZARA

Linen Straight Leg Pants

Linen pants you'll never want to take off.