Down with Brown: Mocha Mousse & More—The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of January 13, 2025

[denisebrain]

Down with Brown: Mocha Mousse & More

As Pantone names “Mocha Mousse” the 2025 Color of the Year, it’s time to embrace brown. The Pantone Color Institute describes Mocha Mousse as a warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.

While Mocha Mousse is having a moment, all variants of brown are poised to shake up the way we style earthy tones. Embracing this warm neutral is a great way to update your wardrobe this coming season. For a softer look, pair it with tones like caramel and taupe. Or, make a statement by offsetting it with crisp whites or colorful accents—think bright blue or bold yellow. Any way you rock it, this trend-forward shade is your ticket to standout style in 2025.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

Sweet 1950s tuxedo shelf bust dress, now reduced, at The Vintage Merchant, B36:

 

[Midge]

Brown can be so yummy!


Late 1970s-early 1980s pumps by Bally


This beautifully shimmery 1970s wide silk tie combines dark brown with blue!

 

[BlackLotusVintage]

VINTAGE 50s 60s Unique Brown Ruffled Wiggle Dress by Mardi Gras​

VINTAGE 80s 90s Silk Designer Monogram Blouse by Paolo Santini
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VINTAGE 80s Beaded Collar Structural Fitted Jacket by Sum Fai Fashion ​

VINTAGE 70s Brown Corduroy Belted Dress by Argus​

VINTAGE 70s 80s Windowpane Plaid Shirtwaist Dress ​

 

[denisebrain]

70s Ruffled Mini Jumpsuit & Long Skirt Evening Set by Sandra Sage​

60s Artful Plaid Silk Satin Full Skirt Party Dress​

80s Victor Costa Bronze Brown Lace Strapless Cocktail Sheath Dress​

90s Ralph Lauren Brown Tweed Lambswool Menswear Style Jacket & Pants Suit ​

60s Brown Cello Straw and Velvet Pillbox Hat ​

 

[Shusteroo]

1960s/70s ALIS Icelandic Brown Beige Striped Roll Neck Mountain Sheep Wool Poncho - Size M​

PETER BARRON 1960s Brown Polka Dot Tiered Frilly Ruffle Neck A-Line Dress​

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BACCARAT 1970s Beige Checked Centre Pleat Flared Wool Skirt


JAMIN PUECH Paris 90s Brown Tooled Leather Foldover Messenger Shoulder Bag

DERETA 1960s Beige Brown Checked Sleeveless Popover Belted Pleated Dress​

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[dollsntrolls]

Sheer 30s Capelet Dress/Large Scale Polka Dot Deep Brown & White/Art Deco Belt Buckle and Belt, Cross-Over Bust, Unlined/AS IS - Med​

50s Chocolate Brown Cordé Book/Box Purse Wristlet Handbag/ Wristlet Handle and Strong Gold Tone Binding and Clasp​

Brown and White Checked 40s Button Down Dress with Neck Tie, Grosgrain Ribbon at Waist, Front Peplum - XXS/XS​

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107978...wn&ref=shop_items_search_16&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1

Gold Lurex and Brown Sharkskin Taffeta 50s Party Dress with Matching Belt and Super Full Skirt - Medium​

70s - 80s Rich Brown Corduroy "mr wrangler" Jacket with Attached Self-Belt, Snap Front, Faux Sherpa Lining and Collar - Men's Medium​

 

[Karen's Fashion Backward Shop]

Available in my Etsy and Poshmark shops ...


90s ADRIANA PAPELL Brown Silk Evening Top with Beaded Paisley Design; size 8P



90s DIEGO DI LUCCA Shiny Faux Snakeskin Leather Boots - Pointy Toe and Stiletto Heel; size 7



90s/Y2K Deadstock SALVATORE PELLEGRINO Italian Silk Tie


From my sold archives ...

90s BLONDIE NITES Bronzy Brown Micro Mesh Prom Gown with Bead Embellishment and Dramatic Strappy Back


And from my personal vintage COACH collection ...

COACH Rambler's Legacy in Mahogany Brown; introduced in 1999

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

1940s Milan Braid Straw Picture Hat

1980s Jack Taylor Bespoke Suit, Size 44R

1950s Henri Bendel Mouton Fur Swing Coat

1960s Mr. John Hat

1950s Chamois Suede Casual Jacket

 

[vintagedevotion]

Vintage 40s Cinnamon Brown Dress Embroidery & Beads​

Vintage 1940s Dress Color Block of Cinnamon & Peachy Tan Rayon Large Brass Dome Buttons Attached Scarf Tie B 40​

Vintage 40s Spectator Pumps in Cream Suede with Brown Leather Perforated Accents by Life Stride Size 9N​

Vintage 60s Black & Brown Basketweave Cotton Dress and Jacket Ensemble Set​

 

[thespectrum]

Vintage 60s Polished Tumbled Agate Bracelet​

Vintage 90s Leopardskin Jasper Tumbled Gemstone Chip Necklace​

Vintage 90s Mickey Mouse Wide Silk Tie The Disney Store​

From my sold archives
1950s mocha lace full skirt dress

19440s Adrian suit

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1930S BROWN STRAW TILT HAT

1930S LADIES WOOL COAT BROWN W TAN PINSTRIPES

1980S VINTAGE YEOHLEE COAT 100% CASHMERE SIZE L OVERSIZED

1980S MIRRORS OF KRIZIA DRESS ANGORA BLENDED KNIT L

1960S HANDBAG PURSE EMBOSSED VELVET & SILK

 

[poshthreads]

Down with Brown from Poshthreads all items available at my eBay, Poshmark & Depop shops:

Y2K Victoria’s Secret Silk Smoke Brown Luxury Cowl Draped Maxi Gown Slip Dress


Y2K Victoria’s Secret Silk Polka Dot Beige Cream Vintage Halter Slip Dress M

1970s ESTIVO Silky Brown Disco Halter Ivory Lace Jumpsuit Palazzo Catsuit M


1997 Victoria’s Secret Velvet Chocolate Brown Deluxe Vintage Bra Panty 2 PC Set

1999 Victoria’s Secret Silky Satin Leopard Print Maxi Gown Long Slip Dress XL

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

1940s brown tilt hat with mink fur trim.

1950s brown velvet genuine Springolator shoes.

1950s brown suede and leather high heel shoes. A size 8.

1940s real crocodile handbag.

1980s rust real suede over sized top.

 

[Cestsibon]

Vogue is down with brown! Make this up in a tweed, silk even linen!
1950s window bodice dress- lapped seams -deep cuffs!

 

[Alleycats]

Vintage 1960s Brown Velour Pillbox Hat with Bronze Satin Trim​

Vintage Dark Brown Cello Straw Deep Crown Hat, Narrow Upturned Brim by M'Sieu Leon​

 

[Leisa]

These are the closest to the Mocha Mousse color
Antique Art Deco Carved Look Buffed Celluloid Dress Clips Pair Beige on Coffee Brown VFG​

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[Leisa]

These are the closest to the Mocha Mousse color​

Antique Art Deco Carved Look Buffed Celluloid Dress Clips Pair Beige on Coffee Brown VFG​

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And... I don't know why my text is all bolded. Sorry.

 

[Leisa]

From my sold archives: Y2K Heidi Daus Pin SPOTTED BEAUTY Crystal GIRAFFE Brooch

 

[Leisa]

And, finally, this Vintage 70s Lucite Carved Look Beautiful Lady Face Necklace BOHO Mermaid VFG