IN PHOTOS: 7 tips to style Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year, 'mocha mousse'

Mocha mousse, Pantone’s colour of the year for 2025, can set you apart for the end-of-year festivities, if styled right. (Story by Anindita Paul) (Pics courtesy: Instagram)

Updated On: 2024-12-11 12:47 PM IST

Compiled by : Jyoti Shukla

Pantone's 2025 colour of the year, mocha mousse, is a sophisticated neutral that’s versatile and flattering. Styled right, it can elevate your look for any occasion, says fashion stylist Disha Selarka.

Meghna Ghodawat wears a light mocha hand-dyed bandhini scarf

Pair it

Meghna Ghodawat, a fashion entrepreneur, says Mocha mousse can be described as a medium-brown hue, which is a much softer neutral than black or dark brown and can be paired beautifully with a variety of colours, depending on the time of day or year, as well as the setting.

Deepika Padukone sports a mocha coloured co-ord set

Mocha mousse, a softer neutral, pairs beautifully with cream, taupe, or beige for day looks, and jewel tones like emerald or sapphire for evening wear, says Ghodawat.

Disha Selarka

Layer it

A no-brainer with this warm brown shade is to use it in tonal looks, notes Selarka. She suggests tonal looks with luxe fabrics like velvet or satin, enhanced by self-coloured embellishments for a statement-making look that lets you be the star of the show.

Janhvi Kapoor dons a mocha toned gown with a golden sheen

Selarkar suggets to accessorise your all-brown look with sleek metallic accents. She says jewellery or sequin work in warm metallic tones such as brass, gold and rose gold can add visual interest to your look.

Ishaan Khatter in a deep mocha jacket set

A great way to wear the colour from head-to-toe is to break up the monotony with textural contrasts. For instance, you could try layering knitwear and leather pieces, or throw a cropped tweed jacket over a satin slip dress, explains Selarkar.

Aishwarya Lahariya

Don’t overthink it

Invest in versatile pieces like trousers or a blazer that adapt to multiple styles, Lahariya advises. For Men, a blazer or a pair of trousers can soften a power look. A sleek dress in a cotton-linen blend can be dressed up or down by layering it with a white blouse or a wine-hued blazer, and the right choice of accessories, explains Aishwarya Lahariya, co-founder of Jiwya, a sustainable luxury fashion brand.

Alia Bhatt wears a sequinned gown

The key to styling this colour for your skin tone is to understand how well it complements your undertone. If you find that it washes you out, wear the colour away from your face, with emphasis on the lower half of your body, adds Selarka.

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