As I’ve gotten older, I can confidently say I’ve found my style and no longer feel the need to experiment. I’ve embraced the fact that I’m a minimalist, and there’s absolutely nothing eccentric about my wardrobe—colour, for me, usually means blue jeans or khaki trousers. My rails are lined with blacks, browns, greys and whites, from knitwear to skirts and jeans. I naturally gravitate toward timeless, staple pieces that can be mixed and matched with what I already own, creating new, fresh looks with ease.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about which neutral tones I could pair together to make my outfits feel a bit fresher than my usual choices. After some scrolling (okay, hours on Instagram), I noticed that one combination fashion insiders keep leaning toward is black and brown. Brown has been a major colour trend over the past year and will likely continue its rise well into 2026. Black, meanwhile, is the ultimate classic. Put them together, and it’s no surprise the pairing feels effortlessly right. In fact, I have no idea why I didn’t try it before!