Mihlali Ndamase Is Making Brown Look Anything But Boring

Mihlali Ndamase has taken an all-brown outfit and given it plenty of contrast.

The South African content creator wore a fitted chocolate-brown long-sleeved top with matching high-waisted trousers. The top follows the body, while the trousers have a relaxed straight-leg cut, giving the outfit a combination of fitted and looser proportions.

Over the brown base, Ndamase added a long brown fur coat with an oversized collar and thick horizontal sections across the sleeves. Its volume gives the otherwise simple outfit a stronger shape, while the different textures keep the brown-on-brown styling from looking flat.

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She carried a Gucci top-handle bag in the brand’s beige and brown GG canvas. Tan leather trims and gold-toned hardware added lighter details to the darker clothing, while the structured shape of the bag gave the casual trousers and fitted top a more polished finish.

Her shoes brought the biggest change in colour. Ndamase wore pale green loafers with gold-toned detailing, introducing a cooler shade to the brown-heavy outfit.

Gold jewellery included a circular pendant necklace, bracelets, a watch and rings. She also wore oversized sunglasses with brown-tinted lenses, tying the accessory choice back to the rest of the outfit.

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For beauty, Ndamase pulled her dark hair back into a slick style and kept her makeup in neutral tones. Defined eyes, full lashes, shaped brows and a glossy nude-pink lip completed the look without adding another strong colour.

Brown has appeared in Ndamase’s wardrobe before, including previous looks styled with chocolate tones, gold jewellery and brown accessories. Her latest outfit takes that preference in a more coordinated direction, using the colour across the clothing before introducing the Gucci bag, green loafers and gold details for contrast.

The result is a look that shows how much range a neutral shade can have when different textures, shapes and accessories are brought together.