Dreaming in Mocha Mousse: How to Wear the 2025 Color of the Year

Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is here and it’s all about comfort and chic. Mocha Mousse is a warm brown hue that’s about to be everywhere from the runways to the street. Our editors showcase 25 easy pieces inspired by this season’s new must have shade.

A new year brings all sorts of changes with it, including one of our favorites – when Pantone announces the official color of the year. After a lot of speculation, Mocha Mousse has been revealed as the 2025 color we’ll be seeing everywhere. Our editors are very excited for this warm and cozy color, which Pantone describes as a “warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”.

We’re all for that. And we have so many ways to show you how to incorporate this luxe, modern hue into your 2025 wardrobe. You can go for a small showing here and there, or make it the mainstay of your entire look. There are no wrong answers with this smooth shade.

Ready to begin your Mocha Mousse Era?

Let’s start with these sleek, wide leg trousers that are an absolute dead ringer color match. Pair these with complementary tones like latte and creams, or as the neutral base that plays perfectly with all the beautiful burgundy items already in your wardrobe.

Windsor, Casually Sleek Woven Trouser Pants $39.90

This frothy, pleated midi will swirl with every step, just like a deliciously made drink

JNBY, A-Type Skirt $187

This cozy, cropped puffer will have you percolating in fashionable comfort

Windsor, Chill Vibes Only Puffer Vest $39.90

Prefer to step lightly into this trend? Start with this toasty textured, pointed toe flat that sings spring

Mansur Gavriel, Raffia Dream Ballerina $160

(on Sale NOW from $395)

Or slide into these sleek blue blockers for a chef’s kiss of mousse

Zenni Optical, Brown Cat-Eye Glasses $29.90

(with Blue Blocker)

This cozy knit midi matches that mocha energy and leaves no crumbs

Windsor, Stylish Embrace Cable Knit Midi Dress $17.97

(on Sale NOW from $42.90)

This cute colorblocked scarf shows how marvelously mocha plays with other tasty colors such as mustard, pumpkin and chocolate.

Cato, Colorblock Oblong Scarf $6.99

(on Sale NOW from $9.99)

While this sumptuously soft trench brings the lowkey luxe

Windsor, Luxe Layer Faux Fur Trench Coat $69.90

Made from water-resistant nubuck leather and grippy rubber lug soles, these dreamy ankle boots by TOMS are a pair of spot on winners you can wear right now.