"Pantone, a global color-swatch company that also forecasts trends, named Mocha Mousse 2025's color of the year, and it's everywhere this fall. The smooth brown, chocolate/coffee-evoking hue is trendy but timelessneutral for layering yet rich enough to stand alone. Here, DC influencer Saumya Shiohare (@musingsofsaumya) shares three ways to style it. Tonal Luxury Saumya Shiohare says the combination of a solid, feminine dress in Mocha Mousse, paired with a darker espresso-toned leather jacket feels striking and luxe."
"Colorblocked for Work Mocha Mousse pairs beautifully with lilac, olive, yellow, and burgundy, says Shiohare. For the office, she suggests an A-line midi skirt with an olive or burgundy turtleneck and textured bootspolished yet bold. 5. Babysoft Turtleneck Sweater in cabernet by French Connection, $88 at Bloomingdales.com. 6. Satin midi skirt by Lauren Ralph Lauren, $175 at Macy's. 7. Mini East West Curve Bag in mocha, $450 at StowLondon.co.uk. 8. Lewis croco knee boots by Bottega Veneta, $2,300 at NeimanMarcus.com."
"Street Style For an edgier take, Shiohare suggests styling black balloon pantsanother fall trendwith an oversize Mocha Mousse pullover sweater, half-tucked, and leopard-print stilettos. 9. Baltra cashmere crewneck sweater by Loulou De Saison, $400 at BergdorfGoodman.com. 10. Flowy Balloon Pants, $50 at Zara.com. 11. Alix suede carryall by Rag & Bone, $398 at Bloomingdales.com. 12. Mirea D'Orsay pumps, $149 at VinceCamuto.com."
Pantone named Mocha Mousse 2025's color of the year and the hue appears widely this fall. The smooth brown, chocolate- and coffee-evoking shade functions as a timeless neutral for layering while remaining rich enough to stand alone. Styling approaches include tonal luxury pairing a Mocha Mousse dress with a darker espresso leather jacket and coordinating accessories; colorblocked office looks combining Mocha Mousse with lilac, olive, yellow, or burgundy through A-line skirts, turtlenecks, and textured boots; and street-style outfits that mix an oversized Mocha Mousse sweater with black balloon pants and leopard-print stilettos for an edgier vibe.
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