A mellow color that exudes a quiet confidence without being overly-flashy.
What’s up, mga Sugboanon? The Pantone Color Institute recently released the color of the year for 2025 and it’s the Mocha Mousse. Kabalo na gyud mi nga excited namo mag OOTD; but wait, what do you think are the best colors to pair with Mocha Mousse? I’m curious, too, and fear not, because here are some great tips from the experts.
Mocha Mousse is described as “an evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires.” A mellow brown hue that evokes the indulgence of cacao, chocolate, and coffee. This shade esteems a quiet confidence in its own understated luxury, without being overly attention grabbing. But how else can I wear this color aside from denim or knitwear? Here is a list that can help you inspire your wardrobe for the New Years:
Creamy Whites
The color White is a neutral color palette that can provide a versatile foundation for understated luxury and bold statements. Myrrh Lao-to, a celebrity stylist said that the soft, creamy brown can be paired with creamy whites. It would also look cute with gold or brass, he added.
For Aldrin Ramos, a stylist who styles Rhian Ramos and Lovi Poe, “adding white can also make it look fresh and clean. You can always pair your outfit with any white staple available in your closet, leaving a classic and chic look that you can wear everyday.
Actress Max Collins put on her chic fall outfit, consisting of a black shirt, creamy white pants, and a mocha-colored coat from Sandro.
How about Black or Navy?
Yes, we can! Adding Black and Dark Grey can make browns moodier.
“A black contrast to mocha mousse can turn into a serious and edgier look on your outfit,” Ramos said. It can also give off an interesting combination and add an elegant touch when mixing strong colors like navy and black in mocha mousse.
Maymay Entrata wore a sheer beige and black ensemble for the 2024 Fashion week.
Other Hues
Blue and brown are both complementary colors, but mint and soft pale blue can also be options, mentioned by Lao To, a celebrity stylist.
Chi Gibbs, a designer and Illustrator known for her knack for colors, mixed an all-brown look with green accessories and a pair of beige sneakers with touches of unique colors.
Chie Filomena paired her light blue button-down with a mocha colored coat during a trip to Hong Kong.
The neutral status of a brown allows it to complement not only other neutral colors like black, cream, and white as well as other earthy tones such as olive green. Lao To said that it can also balance out the brighter statement colors.
“For the colorful peeps who want to make the statement with brights, can be with mustard yellow, lavender, mauve, or peach/coral,” He said.
If you like it subtle, just look at the interesting touches of purple on Nadine Lustre’s flowy high-neck dress by Patty Ang.
Other Brown Shades
The easiest way to wear the shade is to go monochromatic, if everything else fails. Mix and match mocha with caramel or taupe and also other browns like terracotta. It will look stylish when combined.
In order to achieve an ultra chic look, she would build a monochromatic look with all mocha mousse or make mocha mousse the colored footwear and then mix and match the mentioned colors, Lao To said.
Ramos also said the same thing, “adding that can also add variation instead of going some monotone.”
We love how Pia Wurtzbach styled her copper boxy, cropped blazer and baggy trousers and paired it well with a mocha colored inner top. To make it stand out, designer Patty Ang added colorful embellishments on the cuffs of Pia’s cuff blazer.
Lao To has also styled Julia Montes, also wore a pair of wide leg mocha trouser which were matched with a dark brown asymmetrical top.
That’s It!
That’s it, mga Sugbuanon! Naa na jud moy idea na makatabang sa inyoha para ma level up inyo OOTD. Now it is time for you to shine in your own outfit check and inspire your wardrobe for the New Years. Coming out from an emotionally charged year that is 2024, perhaps this soothing shade is just what everyone’s closet needs to start the new year in a more serene mode.
