Say goodbye to peach fuzz, because PANTONE has declared Mocha Mousse as the statement color for 2025. As a medium, warmed-up brown, the luscious hue feels like layers of nutella over fluffy slices of brioche. Similarly, its richness is found in delectable browns such as cognac, hazelnut and chocolate. For that reason, these warm tints especially shine on people with autumn or spring skin tones, like our EIC, who is an autumn. But with the right ensemble, Mocha Mousse flatters everyone!
More than just a hue, the color of the year is also a global mood that captures the energy of 2025. Decadent mocha mousse answers “our desire for comfort,” says Pantone, allowing us to embrace the new year with contentment and restfulness. So if you’re looking to start 2025 on the right foot, shop clothing, accessories, and makeup that create its lusciousness in your everyday wardrobe. To show you how to wear the trend, we’ve wrangled up 21 trending pieces of the color for your reference. So, keep scrolling to wear Mocha Mousse in 25 different ways.
Dresses
Meshki’s maxi dress is a sexier rendition of the mocha mousse trend with a statement twisted bust and halter spaghetti straps. Whether worn under a white fur coat or statement silver hoops, this bodycon look is both glamorous and alluring. Mocha mousse may be a warm hue, but this Zara slip cools you down with its cold-to-the-touch satin and lightweight construction. We think that the midi pairs perfectly with a pair of pointed-toe mules in a nude color. Bonus points if you can score it in patent leather! Finally, you can always count on Reformation for chic and elegant dresses and this rayon knit dress is no exception. It pairs a school-girl, button-up construction with a short skirt as a nod to 1960s mod. It is a dress that Twiggy could have worn in Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar.
Tops
Mocha mousse has an earthiness that alludes to effortless and natural looks in exchange for dolled-up and dramatic. That’s why we sourced day-to-day tanks, tees, and halters for versatile wear. Free People sewed multiple panels together to create this vintage tee, forming a gorgeous contour of the shoulders and bust. Can you imagine how cute it would look with a cowgirl hat and boots? Anthropologie has been one to watch this season as well. They’ve layered a heavy, textured print to a light body-hugging tank creating a simple and statement look for at-home wear or running errands. The halter neckline has been spotted on the Emmys red carpet and on Dua Lipa in 2024. Flash forward to 2025, Aritzia’s satin blouse is the perfect mocha brown to match with a pair of deep blue bootcut Levi’s.
Pants
Not many denim designers are sewing mocha mousse jeans, but upscale brands, Meshki and Argent, have designed office-friendly trousers in the cozy brown hue. Meshki’s trousers are the right combination of stylish and posh with wide-legs and a high-waist. They’re also selling a matching suit top that’s effortless and elegant, especially with a pair of chocolate loafers. Banana Republic dropped worn-in, straight-leg pants that would relax on your hips and stand up tall if worn in upscale sneakers like campo’s or well-kept Stan Smith’s. Argent’s best-selling wool trousers are composed of Italian wool, the perfect luxe look to wear to the office or to dinner in Beverly Hills.
Skirts
By a landslide, satin midi skirts have won us over in 2024, finding its way into spring/summer collections at Bruno Cucinelli, MaxMara and Jill Sander. This Anthropologie rendition has a touch of drama with heavy pleats throughout and a peek-a-boo slit up the left. Opt for a pair of suede knee high boots for added texture and definition. Also in a midi length, this Urban Outfitters skirt has a rebellious slit with shoelace-style detailing on both sides. Complete the rock-and-roll look with a destroyed tank top and Charli XCX-inspired, wraparound sunnies. Lastly, Lamarque designed a mocha-toned leather mini that is the perfect color for winter but the proper length for summer wear. Why not wear it all year long?
Shoes and Boots
Uggs are famous for their furry, hazelnut-colored boots, making them an obvious choice for Pantone’s color of the year. However, mocha mousse embodies stability, as well as comfort, which is why we opted for business-appropriate pieces over loungewear. These soft Quince loafers are made of premium Italian leather and have cushy insoles, making them are wonderful for everyday wear. Madewell designs wonderful boots, like these suede booties with an elongating 3″ heel. Try wearing them with Levi’s 501’s. Finally, these kitten heels from Dolce Vita have a classic silhouette with a trendy mesh design along the front for breathable and stylish wear.
Handbags
Smooth suede is carried in this J Crew bag by a thin leather handle. It’s the perfect size to hold your favorite novel or overnight staples like makeup wipes and your everyday cleanser. This Freja New York bag is stitched beautifully. Made of vegan leather, the east west silhouette is a nod to the 90s, touching on minimalism and elegance. Also, this futuristic patchwork cross body bag from Noirgaze is the unique piece you didn’t know you needed for 2025. Its spaghetti strap is removable, which allows you to style the bag as a clutch! Finally, you can never go wrong with Bottega Veneta (especially from Bag Borrow or Steal). Their statement tote, sewn in intrecciato (“braided leather”), is a timeless representation of the brand, oozing glamour wherever you go.
Jewelry and Eyewear
We all know that the wrong accessories can break an outfit, but mocha mousse is soft and subtle enough to match with most pieces in your wardrobe. Miu Miu’s monogrammed bracelet comes with a golden buckle to cool down the warmth of the brown. It is perfect for all skin tones but looks especially fantastic with white denim jeans and a navy blue sweater. Anthropologie designed moon-shaped hoops for your ears, made from plated brass. But if you’re hunting for affordable pieces, Amazon dropped these darling oval sunglasses that aren’t too big for your face.
Makeup
Makeup is the perfect gift year round, and mocha mousse is a familiar hue that’s found in every MUA’s bag as a contour, eyeshadow, or even a lipstick. Warm and earthy browns contours and lifts the face — perfect for a glamorous evening looks. This long wearing Gucci lipstick is a versatile mocha shade that doesn’t shine. Instead, it moisturizes and softens the lips for elegant evening wear. Also, its solid gold packaging makes it the perfect gift for a loved one, or for yourself. But if you’re looking for dolled-up eyes, Clinque’s eyeshadow creates sultry and smokey looks in a mocha color that is less severe than Julia Fox’s eye looks. Lastly, we love sculpting our cheeks with this chocolate bronzer stick from Too Faced. It is a creamy and buildable formula that adds warmth and dimension.
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