I'm Breaking Up With Black Trousers and Spending Fall In This Rich Pant Color Trend Instead

One thing you should know about me is that I'm very self-aware. I'm always happy to admit when I'm wrong or open up about my shopping addiction. As for the latter, lately, all I've been thinking about is fall fashion and the pieces and trends I want to invest in—and those I don't. One fashion decision I've recently made is that I'll be replacing my black pants with brown trousers. Why, you ask? Well, they look more expensive than black ones, and every chic dresser I see these days is wearing them.

For example, during Milan Fashion Week, I noticed several insiders wearing brown pants to the runway shows. From brown pleated wide-leg pants to corduroy jeans, these styles lined the city streets, often paired with preppy polos, button-up tops, barn jackets, or classic blazers. Their footwear choices included sleek loafers, open-toe kitten-heel sandals, and pointed, closed-toe slingbacks. The brown pant trend, however, is inclusive, embracing any other bottoms like leggings, drawstring pants, and suede styles. Regardless of the silhouette, the neutral hue adds warm undertones to an outfit, making it appear warmer, softer, and most importantly richer.

For more proof that brown pants will be everywhere this fall and winter—and that you should choose a pair over black—Google Trends shows that “how to style brown” is now searched more than ever. Additionally, Trendanalytics reports that searches for all things brown have increased by 24% in market adoption. The numbers don't lie. With that in mind, keep scrolling to see how the style set is wearing brown pants for fall 2025 and find the best pairs to shop along the way.

Get the look: Pink barn jacket + Brown wide-leg trousers + Brown T-shirt

These look just like Reformation's best-selling Vida Low Rise Pants except they're half the price.

Gap

365 High Rise Pleated Trousers

You can't wrong with a classic pleated trouser.

Citizens of Humanity

Ayla Baggy Pants

By November 1, every fashion person will be digging out their leather pants.

Get the look: Tan fitted blazer + Brown wide-leg pants + Brown thong sandals + Brown suede clutch

The brown pant trend includes leggings, too!

COS

Relaxed Fluid Wide-Leg Pants

COS makes some of the best-fitting pleated trousers.

Reformation

Vida Low Rise Pants

The new brown wool colorway looks so rich. While these are designed to sit low on the waist, I still recommend sticking to your usual size.

WAYF

Freya Faux Suede Pants

Why spend $1000 on suede pants when you can get this nice pair for under $100?

Get the look: White polo sweater + Woven belt + Brown corduroy pants + Leopard-print heels

Levi's

726 High-Rise Flare Corduroy Pants

If you take any advice from this story, it's to invest in corduroy pants this fall.

MANGO

Straight Fit Cotton Blend Pants

For the fashion person who values comfort without sacrificing style.

Daze

Velveteen Smarty Pants

I'm telling you, corduroy pants, especially brown ones, will soon be everywhere.