The Colour Trend Already Taking Over Men’s Spring Style

Move over black — chocolate brown is making a serious case for becoming the new go-to neutral in men’s fashion.

After dominating cooler-season wardrobes, brown isn’t disappearing as the weather warms up. Instead, we’re seeing chocolate tones move into relaxed shorts, tees and lightweight layers for spring. It’s easy to wear, works with almost every neutral you already own and gives even a simple outfit a little more personality.

If you’re wondering where to start, we’d suggest the Dyson Relaxed Short in Choc. Relaxed, knee-length and made from 100% cotton, it’s an easy way to bring the brown colour trend into your spring rotation without overthinking it.

Why Brown Is the Colour Trend to Know This Spring

Menswear has been heavily focused on earthy, wearable colour palettes, and chocolate brown has quickly earned its place alongside black, grey and navy.

The difference? Brown brings warmth to an outfit. It still behaves like a neutral, but feels slightly more considered than automatically reaching for black.

For spring, the colour works particularly well on relaxed silhouettes. Think longer shorts, oversized tees, lightweight shirts and tonal layers rather than anything too structured.

Basically, your wardrobe doesn’t need a complete personality transplant. Just add brown.

Meet the Dyson Relaxed Short in Choc

The Dyson Relaxed Short in Choc combines two menswear trends we’re backing this season: longer shorts and chocolate brown.

Designed with a relaxed, knee-length silhouette, the Dyson features a straight-cut shape that gives you plenty of room without feeling overly baggy. An internal contrasting drawstring allows you to adjust the fit while keeping the waist looking clean, and functional pockets make them an easy everyday option.

They’re also crafted from 100% cotton, keeping the feel casual, comfortable and ideal for warmer spring days.

Available in Choc and Black, but for this season? We’re making a strong case for Choc.

How to Style Chocolate Brown Shorts

You don’t need to build your entire outfit around the colour. In fact, the Dyson works best when you treat chocolate brown exactly like you would black.

1. Brown + White: Keep It Clean

Possibly the easiest combination in your wardrobe.

Pair the Dyson Relaxed Short in Choc with a crisp white or off-white tee, sneakers and simple accessories. The contrast keeps the chocolate colour looking fresh for spring while still feeling effortless.

Low effort. Looks like you tried. Ideal.

2. Go Tonal With Brown and Neutrals

If you want to lean further into the brown colour trend, try tonal dressing.

Pair chocolate shorts with shades of cream, beige, tan or lighter brown. Mixing slightly different neutral tones gives a simple outfit more depth without needing prints or loud colour.

The key is not making everything match perfectly. A little variation is what makes tonal dressing look good.

3. Add a Pop of Colour

Chocolate brown also gives brighter spring colours a strong base.

Try the Dyson with blue, green, red or a washed pastel tee. Brown softens brighter shades and makes colour feel much easier to wear, particularly if your usual wardrobe consists of black, white and grey.

Consider it colour without the commitment.

Are Longer Men’s Shorts Still Trending?

Yes — and we don’t see them disappearing anytime soon.

Relaxed, knee-length shorts have become a key part of modern men’s style, especially as wider and baggier silhouettes continue to influence denim, pants and streetwear.

The straight, longer cut of the Dyson taps into that trend while still being wearable enough for everyday outfits. Pair them with an oversized tee for a more relaxed streetwear silhouette, or keep the top slightly cleaner and more fitted if you want the shorts to be the focus.

The Spring Wardrobe Update That Doesn't Require a Whole New Wardrobe

The best trends are the ones that work with what you already own, and that’s exactly why we’re backing brown.

Chocolate works with white, cream, grey, denim, black and brighter colour, making it surprisingly easy to slot into an existing wardrobe.

Start with one piece, keep the rest of the outfit simple and suddenly your usual spring uniform feels new again.

And if that one piece happens to be a pair of ridiculously easy-to-wear shorts? Even better.

Shop the Brown Trend

Ready to give black a little competition?

Shop the Dyson Relaxed Short in Choc and bring this season’s chocolate brown trend into your spring rotation.