If there’s one colour I’ll be building my wardrobe around this year, it’s warm tans. Rich and quietly luxurious, caramel tones are the new favoured neutral. And we’re expecting them to stick around well into autumn.
The spring/summer fashion trends of 2025 are already clear on one thing: warm tan hues are in, from rusty brown to terracotta, and we’re seeing the full spectrum being styled into tonal looks. Think of these shades as the new backbone to your wardrobe, endlessly wearable, elegant, and surprisingly impactful when styled well.
Naomi Watts’ recent look at the Ralph Lauren show in New York shows us exactly how to wear them. Combining a pair of wide leg linen trousers, crisp open white shirt, and one of the best trench coats from Ralph Lauren, this outfit perfectly captures this colour trend.
Her exact look features the Niles lambskin Trench Coat and the Greer Silk-Linen Twill Pleated Trousers. She accessorises with the Ralph Lauren Burnished Heels, the chicest light brown Square Sunglasses, and a roomy Leather Tote Bag.
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If you want to recreate this look on a high-street budget, take a look at our favourite shopping pieces to indulge in.
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Boden Dulwich Linen Trousers
With an elasticated waist, these wide leg linen trousers are both smart and comfortable. Pair with white floaty shirts and open-toe sandals in the warmer season.
Zara 100% Silk Slim Shirt
Soft silk shirts are a wardrobe essential. This Zara shirt is made from 100% silk. Pair with warm tan trousers and open-toe wedge heels.
Ralph Lauren Square Sunglasses
Falling in line with this year’s sunglasses trends, this designer pair feels on-trend and luxurious. Wear these all year round from the summer months into the cooler season.
Avec Les Filles Faux Suede Belted Coat
This suedette trench coat is selling fast, so grab your size before it’s gone. Layer over denim, floaty dresses, or sleek tailored separates.
Bardot High Waist Linen Pants
In a warm latte shade, these high-waisted trousers will pair with almost anything from your wardrobe. The subtle wide leg cut will go perfectly with kitten heels or heeled mules.
Ralph Lauren Leather Ralph Tote Bag
This handbag is certainly an investment piece, but one you won’t regret. The quality craftsmanship and supple leather will stand the test of time.
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Naomi Watts was captured alongside Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams, where both actresses also wore rich caramel and mocha mousse tones.
A wide-leg linen trouser in this shade is a warm-weather essential that makes every outfit feel elevated and luxurious. You can even pair yours with a plain white t-shirt or shirt throughout summer. What’s great about these colours is that styling them is nothing complicated, stick to other tonal tan shades or style them with ecru or white.
Investing in other, easy-to-style tan staples is a wise idea for warm weather styling, from open-toe sandals such as these by Dune to light linen shirts such as this warm sand coloured piece from Zara.
Also, this colourway works on almost every skin tone, which is another reason to start integrating this shade into your everyday looks, making them effortless to style. Try pairing a terracotta shirt or blouse with your favourite white jeans outfits, for example, or pair a warm tan blazer with your favourite denim barrel leg jeans.
