Every year, a new “it” color is trending, dictated by TikTok trend forecasters or previous high-fashion runway shows. Last year, a pop of red was everything—cherry red ballet flats and manicures are a few examples. Its influence was pervasive in the fashion and beauty spaces. This year, as trends like “quiet luxury” continue to permeate beauty and style aesthetics, championing minimalism and simplicity over bolder “dopamine dressing,” it’s no surprise that a more neutral hue would come out on top to win Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025. Formally known as Mocha Mousse, this muted brown-grayish hue is the ideal shade for 2025 brides or wedding guests searching for a unique shade to decorate with or wear that still feels elegant and timeless.

With seven weddings on my calendar this year, I’m already anticipating how to adapt this gorgeous shade to my day-of looks. I’m considering wedding guest dresses, accessories, and even my makeup (I have brown eyes, so Mocha Mousse is perfect for sultry beauty looks) with this color as my North Star. Ahead are the neutral, tonal pieces and products I’m eyeing to best interpret this trend, with all wedding seasons, venues, and dress codes considered.

Mocha Mousse Wedding Guest Dresses

Reformation is known for its timeless wedding guest dresses, so we’re not surprised that the brand offers the perfect silk gown in this gorgeous muted brown hue. The tie straps and deep V-neck offer unique touches to an otherwise simple dress.

At first glance, the style of this mocha-colored dress appears relatively straightforward, but the subtle belt detail at the waist and double-layered off-the-shoulder neckline allow this dress to make a (subtle) statement.

There’s nothing to dislike about this strappy brown Reiss dress. Featuring both cowl and halter neck details and racerback straps on the back, it’s more fashion-forward than your typical silky slip dress.

Mocha Mousse Suits for Grooms and Wedding Guests

With my long-term boyfriend as my date for these upcoming weddings, I’m always eyeing wedding day styles that stray from the norm of a classic black tuxedo. This stunning Todd Snyder suit is great for following the Mocha Mousse trend, and it’s made from soft Italian wool flannel that’s ideal for fall and winter weddings.

On the other hand, I found this perfect brown linen option while searching for a unique suit suitable for warmer weddings. Outfitted with pinstripes, this suit makes a statement but still looks effortlessly classy.

Another fabulous suit option for fall and winter weddings, this wool jacket matches perfectly with these trousers to emulate a wedding day look reminiscent of the Mocha Mousse hue. I love how Bonobos offers slim, athletic, and standard size ranges for the jackets and tailored, slim, and athletic for the pants.

Mocha Mousse Makeup for Brides, Bridesmaids, and Wedding Guests

Remember Revlon’s Toast of New York? (Raises hand). This was my favorite lip color for years. The Hourglass lip balm is a more modern take on the shade, read: gives high volume and has a sheer as opposed to a matte look. It’s an update I can’t wait to wear to 2025 weddings.

Black eyeliner is classic but can be severe, especially when dressing for beach weddings (and I’m lucky enough to be traveling to Tulum as my friends tie the knot). Instead, I’ll opt for a Mocha Mousse eye look, that’s softer and more earthy.

This velvety-soft lip cream lasts all day (and night) and never cakes, creases, or dries out. The warm beige shade is a warm neutral for your wedding guest lip look. It’s also an amazing product for brides, for its longevity, wear, and finish.

How cute would this be for a bridesmaid gift in a Mocha Mousse themed wedding? Tony Moly does the coffee scrub mask in a refined way. The scent nor the size of the microbeads are overpowering.

If you’re dressing your wedding party in a Mocha Mousse hue, this nail color kit gives chocolate-y nails. The short ingredient list and award-winning formula is chip-resistant and easy to apply.

Mocha Mousse Shoes & Accessories

Few shoe options are more timeless than a stiletto pump, and we love the brand Schutz for more affordable styles. The brown shade still feels neutral but more refreshing than a typical beige or black heel.

Clutches are the ultimate wedding accessory as a guest—they’re compact and sleek for formal, one-night-only occasions. This slim brown leather style from Cuyana is perfectly no-frills and can easily fit an iPhone and your go-to lip combo for touching up throughout the night.

If you gravitate towards simple wedding guest dresses, consider statement earrings like these abstract Lele Sadoughi options. We’re fans of this colorway, but also love them in this deeper brown hue and this gray-brown shade.

Mocha Mousse Bridal Party Pajama Sets

Satin charmeuse sets for your matching bridesmaid pajamas in an almond colorway helps you have fun with the color theme outside of wedding décor. I’d be thrilled to wear these beyond the occasion, as well.

Skims was doing Mocha Mousse before it was a trend. This lounge set comes in the signature buttery soft fabric that makes Skims sleepwear comfy and chic, as it clings to curves in all the right places.

This custom satin bridesmaid PJ set is super popular with Brides’ readers, as you can embroider each bridesmaid’s name onto the corner pocket.

Mocha Mousse Wedding Gifts

Is there a better gift to give the couple who hosts a Mocha Mousse-themed wedding than this Smeg retro drip coffeemaker? The brand’s quality outperforms alternative models, but the design aesthetic is unmistakable and chic.

Cardamom, rose, and cocoa creates an earthy unisex fragrance that can work as perfume or decadent room spray. I love it as a housewarming gift to newly married couples.

His and hers Ugg boots are a fun way to interpret the Mocha Mousse color scheme when it comes to wedding gifting. For her, the classic mini boot is a no-brainer.

For him, the classic moccasin is an elevated way to stay cozy.

Why Trust Brides

Brides’ associate editorial operations director, Jill Di Donato, has been a fan of Mocha Mousse since the 2000s when she first wore the lipstick shade Toast of New York. As a bridesmaid, she’s especially excited about giving gifts that are a nod to the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025. Brides writer Maddie Barber loves nothing more than a browny-nude makeup look, so hearing that Mocha Mousse won Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025 was a thrill. As someone who loves nothing more than shopping for wedding looks (for the numerous weddings on her 2025 calendar), Barber spent hours searching for the best fashion and beauty options in this pretty brown hue.