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There’s something magical about Black women in brown. The hue, which ranges from tan to dark chocolate, is known for its rich warmth and earthy elements. Often associated with soil, trees, and animals, the color is rarely considered a favorite. Despite its relation to nature, brown represents strength, reliability, resilience, security, and comfort.
When Black women drape themselves in the shade, it creates a flawless energy that radiates warmth. And when brown garments intertwine with our golden, melanated skin, it amplifies our beauty like a gleaming star in the sky. In other words—brown skin and brown clothing go together, real bad.
I’d like to consider this a universal truth, and the theory is based on the long list of Black women who effortlessly slay the color on a daily basis. Kelly Rowland wears a myriad of colors, and she looks amazing in all of them. But when she decides to model a chocolate brown ensemble, we are reminded of why the color is fit for royalty.
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And then there’s Beyonce. Folks are obsessed with practically everything she wears, but we fell in love when she posted an image of herself in a brown lace bodysuit paired with thigh-high boots and a tan and plaid shawl.
Pantone named Mocha Mousse the color of the year, but the truth is brown has always been the leading hue for Black women, no matter the shade. If you’re looking for fashion inspiration on how to wear your brown ensembles, or you want to gaze at the multitude of stylish beauties rocking the regal hue, then you’ll love this list of 32 photos of Black women wearing brown, just because.
32 Photos Of Black Women In Brown, Just Because
1. Tracee Ellis Ross
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Fashion icon Tracee Ellis Ross attended the 2024 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala, where she was honored with the Trailblazer award. The actress looked chic in a brown Fear of God faux fur coat.
2. Kelly Rowland
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Kelly Rowland never met a color she couldn’t slay. The singer and actress attended the screening of Tyler Perry’s ‘Mea Culpa’ in a brown tweed maxi coat by AREA, paired with a caramel-colored blouse, tie, and hot pants.
3. Kelly Rowland
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Kelly Rowland attended the Christopher Esber Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week clad in a curve-hugging dress by the brand.
4. Ciara
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Ciara was seen on the streets of the Upper East Side using the sidewalk as her personal runway. The singer served legs, hips, and body in a chocolate brown mini dress with her toned, think legs on full display.
5. Ciara
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Ciara arrived at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party shortly after giving birth to her fourth child. The internet fell deeper in love with the singer after she flaunted her post-baby bod in a custom light brown, sheer Usama Ishtay gown.
6. Keke Palmer
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Keke Palmer displayed her stellar hosting skills on the carpet of the 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The multi-hyphenate looked timeless in a sparkly brown high-neck, long-sleeve gown from Sergio Hudson’s Fall 2021 collection.
7. Keke Palmer
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Keke Palmer attended the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Historic Park in a brown, chic animal print dress.
8. Issa Rae
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Issa Rae is the queen of rocking classic, chic looks. The actress and entrepreneur attended the AMI – Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in a chocolate brown suit that matched her HBIC vibes.
9. Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington attended the “The Six Triple Eight” Photocall at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in light brown dress that lightly fell off her shoulders.
10. Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington was spotted in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood clad in a pair of chocolate brown leather pants with a matching sleeveless vest.
11. Lupita Nyong’o
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Lupita Nyong’o attended the ‘The Wild Robot / Robot Salvaje’ photocall during the 72nd San Sebastian International Film Festival in a brown midi dress.
12. La La Anthony
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La La Anthony shut the carpet down at the 2023 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in a brown, custom Saint Sinatra satin bodysuit and a matching wrap.
13. La La Anthony
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 La La Anthony was spotted outside of The Whitby Hotel in a sheer, light brown matching set.
14. Megan Thee Stallion
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Megan Thee Stallion attended the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala wearing a gorgeous Oude Waag Ama dress from the designer’s Spring 2024 collection.
15. Megan Thee Stallion
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Megan Thee Stallion arrived to the 2023 GQ Men Of The Year event in a sultry Salih Balta gown from the brand’s Spring 2024 collection.
16. Janet Jackson
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Janet Jackson attended the opening of “Forever – Valentino,” an exhibition that pays homage to its founder, Valentino Garavani, and its still-unfolding heritage of Haute Couture excellence. The singer and actress looked radiant in a full-length chocolate brown dress.
17. Quinta Brunson
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Quinta Brunson looked stunning at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in a brown, sparkly custom Roberto Cavalli gown.
18. Zoe Saldana
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Zoe Saldana attended the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in a gorgeous brown sequin gown designed by Saint Laurent’s creative director, Anthony Vaccarello.
19. Zendaya
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Zendaya can do know wrong when it comes to fashion. The actress posed for photos on the red carpet for the movie “Dune: Part Two” in a chocolate brown Torishéju Dumi crop top and matching maxi skirt.
20. Zendaya
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Zendaya stepped out for the “Dune” London film premiere afterparty in a sheer, custom cutout Nensi Dojaka dress.
21. Meagan Good
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Meagan Good visited The IMDb Portrait Studio at the Acura Festival Village in a brown, casual monochrome ensemble.
22. Normani
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Normani attended the Burberry Summer 2025 show during London Fashion Week clad in a brown mini dress by the brand.
23. Normani
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Normani attended ELLE’s Women in Music event celebrating Doja Cat in a chic little brown dress.
24. Normani
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Normani attended the Billboard Women in Music event at YouTube Theater in a brown dress that featured a high slit, displaying her toned legs.
25. Normani
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Normani attended the Moschino fashion show during the Milan Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 in a brown sheer dress by the brand.Â
26. Coco Jones
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Coco Jones attended the 2023 BET Soul Train Awards in a sexy caramel one-shoulder latex gown by Jean Louis Sabaji.
27. Coco Jones
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Coco Jones attended the REVOLVE x AT&T Â REVOLVE WINTERLAND in a casual brown monochrome look.
28. Rihanna
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Rihanna attended the Savage X Fenty Celebration of Lavish Lace Debut at Nordstrom in lingerie from her brand collaboration with Diesel, and an archival Fendi lamb fur coat.
29. Victoria Monét
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Victoria Monét shined at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena in a custom strapless Atelier Versace corset gown.
30. Karrueche Tran
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Karrueche Tran attended the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “Divinity” Premiere in a brown, chrome mini dress paired with a brown leather jacket.Â
31. Karrueche Tran
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Karrueche Tran attended the GQ Sports Super Bowl Party 2024 at Park MGM Las Vegas in a sheer, printed set, paired with a camel-colored coat.
32. Teyana Taylor
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Teyana Taylor accepted the Innovator of the Year award at the Culture Creators Leaders & Innovators Awards Brunch, and she did it in the utmost style. The actress, singer and creative director looked polished in a monochrome camel-colored ensemble.
