Add Pantone's colour of the year 2025 'mocha mousse' to your wardrobe with these essential styling tips

Just as we collectively heaved a sigh of relief that the reign of the boring lsquoInstagramrsquo beige aesthetic was finally coming to an end along comes Pantone with their colour of the year for 2025 mdash mocha mousse The colour which has been described as epitomising sophistication and quiet luxury is admittedly a little boringIshaan Khatter in a deep mocha jacket setHowever it is also incredibly versatile and almost universally flattering making it a hot favourite with celebrities across the world says fashion stylist Disha Selarka And so if yoursquore looking to swap those traditional Christmas reds and greens with something atypical herersquos our simple guide to wearing mocha mousse for the endofyear festivities in styleJanhvi Kapoor dons a mocha toned gown with a golden sheenPair itldquoMocha mousse can be described as a mediumbrown hue which is a much softer neutral than black or dark brown It pairs beautifully with a variety of colours depending on the time of day or year as well as the settingDisha SelarkaFor instance for day events you could combine mocha mousse with shades of cream taupe and beige for an understated but striking lookrdquo shares luxury stylist and fashion entrepreneur Meghna Ghodawat She adds that for more dramatic night events paring this brown with deep emerald sapphire blue or amethyst shades can create depth and interestAlia Bhatt wears a sequinned gown Pics courtesyInstagramLayer itA nobrainer with this warm brown shade is to use it in tonal looks notes Selarka She advises choosing pieces in luxe fabrics such as velvet or satin and with selfcoloured embellishments for a statementmaking look that lets you be the star of the show ldquoAccessorise your allbrown look with sleek metallic accents Jewellery or sequin work in warm metallic tones such as brass gold and rose gold can add visual interest to your look A great way to wear the colour from headtotoe 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 dressrdquo she explainsDeepika Padukone sports a mocha coloured coord setDonrsquot overthink itThe beauty of mocha mousse is that it can be worn across seasons and that it is also a perfect layering shade says Aishwarya Lahariya cofounder of Jiwya a sustainable luxury fashion brandAishwarya LahariyaldquoInstead of going overboard with a complete wardrobe of mocha mousse pieces you can pick one or two investment pieces that can be styled in various ways For instance a blazer or a pair of trousers in this colour can soften a power look for men while a sleek dress in a cottonlinen blend can be dressed up or down by layering it with a white blouse or a winehued blazer and the right choice of accessoriesrdquo she advises The key to styling this colour for your skin tone is to understand how well it complements your undertone mdash if you find that it washes you out wear the colour away from your face with emphasis on the lower half of your body Selarka signs offAlso ReadUp your sartorial game this season with these tips for styling trendy boots