Pantone's 2025 Color Of The Year Is A Neutral Lover's Dream — How To Bring It Into Your Wardrobe

Pantone has officially crowned its color of the year for 2025, and it's a total dream for fans of neutral tones. The shade of the moment is Mocha Mousse, a simple and elegant take on classic brown that gives us an understated taste of quiet luxury. "For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others," Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, shared.

Mocha Mousse is a stunningly earthy light brown with a chocolate milkshake or hot cocoa twist that makes it warm and relatable. And because it's so neutral, it makes for a stunning addition to your wardrobe that's not only chic but super easy to style, because it won't clash with existing pieces.

Mocha Mousse is a sophisticated shade that lends itself perfectly to a gown. Try an elegant ankle-length or maxi dress with a cowl neck or off-the-shoulder top to keep the look interesting, and add black shoes and a black bag with gold hardware to make a luxurious statement. The color is also gorgeous with gold jewelry, as the warm metallic draws out its own warm tones.

Mocha Mousse can be a stunning outerwear neutral that's more exciting than an all-black look. As a long, wool coat, it can be its own statement piece that will tap into the old-money aesthetic, so you won't need to think too much about your outfit. As a thigh-length jacket, it compliments a dark, tailored pant and flats, or 2024's denim trend of super light jeans and brown boots.

One of the easiest ways to incorporate Mocha Mousse into your wardrobe no matter the season is via accessories, which is great seeing that the neutral tone blends with almost any outfit without clashing. Large, slouchy pocketbooks were a big 2024 bag trend and are perfect for those who don't like to travel light. You could also try a Mocha Mousse scarf or gloves for a subtler way to incorporate the color.

Mocha Mousse gives us cozy vibes via its autumnal brown tones and takes the perfect form in a chunky knit sweater. A slouchy wool number tucked into a black skirt or pants is chic, warm, and sophisticated, while a turtleneck or roll-neck knitted number will give the understated color extra flare. Add fall 2023's trending engineer boots and a black coat draped over your shoulders for a fashion-forward ensemble on colder days.