The Chocolate Brown Kids Edit: Cozy Layers in the Season's Richest Color

The Chocolate Brown Kids Edit: Cozy Layers in the Season's Richest Color

Brown coats, knits, boots and bags for baby, girls and boys

Chocolate brown is the richest color of the season for kids. Shop brown coats, cashmere knits, corduroy trousers, suede boots and bags for baby, girls and boys from leading designers and retailers.

Brown coats and jackets, from shearling to down

A chocolate brown coat is the quickest way to make a winter outfit look polished. Faux fur, shearling, teddy and down all come in warm brown this season, and each one works over cream, navy or denim. Choose a longer shape for girls and a hooded or boxy one for boys.

Brown coats and jackets, from shearling to down

Brown knits and cardigans in cashmere, wool and cable

Brown knitwear is easier to wear than it looks. Chocolate and camel cardigans sit well over a white shirt or a cream dress, and they carry the same warmth into the weekend. Pick one cable knit and one fine gauge piece and you have two layers for every kind of day.

Brown knits and cardigans in cashmere, wool and cable

Brown dresses, skirts and trousers for school and parties

Brown pieces below the waist anchor a full outfit. Corduroy trousers, pleated wool dresses and velvet skirts in chocolate pair with ivory knits and a pair of tan boots. These pieces are practical enough for school and smart enough for the holiday table.

Brown dresses, skirts and trousers for school and parties

Brown boots and suede sneakers to finish the look

Brown leather and suede finish an outfit better than black. Boots, loafers and a small bag in chocolate suede look good with plaid, cream and navy, and they get better with wear. A faux fur belt bag or shoulder bag gives a girl a party detail without trying too hard.

Brown boots and suede sneakers to finish the look

Brown for baby: teddy layers, booties and soft knits

Brown works beautifully on babies when it comes in soft textures. Teddy jackets, cable knit coveralls and shearling booties in chocolate and camel keep little ones warm and photograph well against cream blankets. These pieces are made to be kept and handed on.

Brown for baby: teddy layers, booties and soft knits

How to wear the color

Brown looks best with cream, ivory, navy and soft pink, so pair a brown coat with a cream knit or a chocolate dress with a white collar. One brown piece in an outfit is plenty, and two in different textures look intentional.