 There are people who insist that, much like oil and water, black and brown do not mix. Well, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Yes, they do. Of course, you've got to take into account the shades of brown that you're using, and this outfit works because, one, there is a nice progression of light to mid-tone to dark, and two, the sweater against the black suede bomber does a really great job of drawing your eye upward and framing my face, which is one of the keys to any well-put-together outfit.