Outfit inspiration: Carafe

Looking to update your closet for a new season? Start by switching up your color palette. We’re sharing outfit inspiration around some of the gorgeous hues from Pantone’s fall color report for 2013. This week it’s all about warm and espresso-hued Carafe.

Carafe, a rich, espresso-tinged brown is a shade that’s easy to wear no matter where you go this fall. The inviting shade can easily be paired with other neutrals as well as bolder hues, and we’re sharing some outfits that use our new favorite brown.

No matter where you go this fall, you’ll be cute and comfortable in a pair of stretch skinny jeans with just a hint of eye-catching sheen and boots in this season’s go-to shade of brown. Add a cozy knitted top and go-anywhere satchel and you have the ultimate in fall-ready looks.

Riding boots (heels.com, $162), J Brand sateen skinny jeans (net-a-portet.com, $185),
knitted moss stitch jumper (topshop.com, $72), slouchy leather satchel (shopbop.com, $245)

Run errands in style this fall with the help of the right outfit. Start with cute cropped trousers in a rich shade of brown. Add some oxblood flats (another ideal fall hue), a cream sweater and a bag in a bold shade to tie the whole look together.

Twill cropped pants (anthropologie.com, $98), Betsey Johnson oxblood flats (modcloth.com, $70),
knitted cropped jumper (topshop.com, $68), blue hobo bag (neimanmarcus.com, $255)

Build a fabulous date night outfit around a casual but flattering dress in a soft, mocha hue. Toss on a denim jacket, some on trend ankle booties and simple but chic earrings for an outfit that’s not only polished but also fun to wear.

Dress (modcloth.com, $48), denim jacket (jcrew.com, $174),
booties (anthropologie.com, $138), drop earrings (nordstrom.com, $68)

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