3 stylish alternatives to black
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3 stylish alternatives to black

Laura Scholz
24-10-2024
Translation: Eva Francis

Wool coats, down and leather jackets are usually available in classic but also slightly dull black. As a result, winter fashion’s often gloomy and boring. Here are three colours that are currently in vogue and provide a subtle but welcome change.

While the summer months make us long for bright, cheerful colours, this time of the year sees many of us wear dark outfits. Be it down jackets, woollen sweaters or winter boots, black’s everywhere. Sure, it’s an easy and classic choice that goes with everything. But it also makes your outfit look a bit boring and dull – and it doesn’t help lighten up this already dark time of year.

The good news? There are plenty of great alternatives to black, even in muted colours. Here are three of them:

Dark brown

Dark brown is one of the trendiest colours this autumn. Just in time for the cold season, it’s become a fashion favourite. Even sneakers look great in dark brown. Replacing a black item with a brown equivalent here and there will give your outfit more warmth and depth.

The warm brown creates a beautiful contrast to the one-dimensional black.
The warm brown creates a beautiful contrast to the one-dimensional black.
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Swap black for brown and these trousers become the highlight of your look.
Swap black for brown and these trousers become the highlight of your look.
Source: Launchmetrics/Spotlight
Armedangels Haayi (W31/L32)
Jeans

Armedangels Haayi

W31/L32

A.p.c. Bag PUAAT.M61565 CAD HAZELNUT
Handbag

A.p.c. Bag PUAAT.M61565 CAD HAZELNUT

Armedangels Haayi (W31/L32)

Armedangels Haayi

W31/L32

A.p.c. Bag PUAAT.M61565 CAD HAZELNUT

A.p.c. Bag PUAAT.M61565 CAD HAZELNUT

Bordeaux

At first glance, this rich red may seem like a bold choice and difficult to combine. But it’s not at all. It actually blends easily into your wardrobe and goes with almost all shades, from beige to blue to, well, black. And Bordeaux looks much more elegant and sophisticated than other boring old colours.

Shades of red are much easier to combine than you might think.
Shades of red are much easier to combine than you might think.
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Anyone can wear black, but Bordeaux is for fashion pros.
Anyone can wear black, but Bordeaux is for fashion pros.
Source: Launchmetrics/Spotlight
Mountain Warehouse Mens Trace Flannel Long-Sleeved Shirt (L)
Shirts

Mountain Warehouse Mens Trace Flannel Long-Sleeved Shirt

L

Vero Moda Long skirt skirt (M)
Skirts

Vero Moda Long skirt skirt

M

La Redoute Collections Signature BARNABE wool blend coat (40)
Jackets

La Redoute Collections Signature BARNABE wool blend coat

40

Mountain Warehouse Mens Trace Flannel Long-Sleeved Shirt (L)

Mountain Warehouse Mens Trace Flannel Long-Sleeved Shirt

L

Vero Moda Long skirt skirt (M)

Vero Moda Long skirt skirt

M

La Redoute Collections Signature BARNABE wool blend coat (40)

La Redoute Collections Signature BARNABE wool blend coat

40

Navy blue

There was a time when combining blue and black was a no-no. Luckily, those times are no more. Put these two colours together skillfully and your good eye for fashion will show.

Navy blue against the black uniformity.
Navy blue against the black uniformity.
Source: Launchmetrics/Spotlight
Subtle highlight: a dark blue coat.
Subtle highlight: a dark blue coat.
Source: Launchmetrics/Spotlight
Header image: Launchmetrics/Spotlight

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