Not really brown but I never thought it was - really pretty dusty purple color.  Came pretty wrinkled but got those out and wore it (before washing, I know) and loved it!  Loved the fit and found it very flattering - covered my "problem areas" (read belly) very nicely and I was smitten.  Hand washed in cold water and hung to dry and it shrunk!  Not enough to make it unwearable but enough to disappoint.  Luckily I have been losing weight and it will still be worn but I feel less good about it.