He was already dressed neatly, in clean brown pants and a frayed but ironed plaid shirt.

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He was wearing brown moleskin pants, a green cardigan sweater, and a plaid shirt with some sort of plant life on the placket.

NEWYORKER: Sole Mate

Broad-chested and bearded, he sat by himself in the back row of the auditorium, wearing a camouflage trucker hat, a brown polo shirt, and cargo pants.

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Your warts could be bright red leather boots that make you feel like a million dollars when everyone else is wearing the current shades of brown and black with their skinny pants.

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With his tight pants, shimmering feet, eye makeup and outrageous hair, Brown set the stage for younger stars such as Michael Jackson and Prince.

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