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We spoke with stylist Emily Russell about her predictions for 2025 top trending wardrobe colors, and the answer was clear among her three faves: “soft and subtle hues are here!” Mocha brown, butter yellow, and baby blue are definitely going to hit it big in the fashion world.

When it comes to looking for fashion inspo to employ these colors in your wardrobe this year, Russell suggests two main sources: the runway, and the internet.

“It’s no secret the runways often set the stage for us all. That’s not to say influencers aren’t a great source,” she said. “I think these days influencers are true guides in helping us all realize that personal style is personal! Following them (in my opinion) is a fabulous way to see the runway decoded.”

The Top 5 Trending Wardrobe Colors For 2025

1. Mocha brown

Everlane The Utility Straight-Leg Pant

Mocha brown (or Mocha Mousse, per Pantone’s declaration for Color of the Year) offers a cozy, calming, and comforting neutral color to wear in 2025.

Babaton The New Stedman Coat

It’s certainly lighter than 2024’s ever-trendy chocolate brown, but you can darken or lighten it up easily with other neutrals.

2. Butter yellow

Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flat

Butter yellow will continue to grow in popularity this year. You can shop it on everything from coats and cardigans to ballet flats and sneakers. I think it looks immaculate as a pop of color against a more monochrome ‘fit.

J.Crew Berkeley Bucket Bag

“While monochromatic looks are still being seen, a lot of designers are continuously color popping and statement-izing their bags, whether it be colored material or fun bag charms,” Russell told me. “ Anyone sticking with a more neutral bag is definitely adding their pop of color through bag charms or chains!”

3. Baby blue

Adidas Handball Spezial Shoes

Baby blue is also on the rise for 2025. Where a richer royal blue might have been at the forefront of everyone’s outfits last year, this shade is taking a more subtle approach.

Quince 100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan

It’s super sweet and reminiscent of nurseries and children’s rooms, so it’ll undoubtedly leave a wholesome impression when you rock it in a fashionable get-up!

4. Baby pink

Staud Ollie Bag

Baby pink, ballet pink, or Glinda pink – no matter what you call it, this soft interaction of the color pink is another toned-down hue to keep close to your 2025 wardrobe. Think of it as the final piece in this year’s pastel-y primary palette!

The A&F Julia Slip Cowl Back-Bow Maxi Dress

Baby pink will also work wonderfully in conjunction with all of the top trending colors for 2025. I personally love the idea of pairing it with butter yellow for a spring ‘fit or adding pops of pink to a Mocha Mousse-forward outfit so it sort of resembles Neapolitan ice cream.

5. Animal print

Abercrombie & Fitch Mid Rise Barrel Jean

“Animal print 100% counts as a color and I am loving mixing bold prints with soft hues,” Russell said. “I think a bit of funk is important to keep normal life fun.”

Reformation Dusk Knit Top

Animal prints like leopard print and zebra print are growing in popularity this year – wear ‘em as boldly (or not as boldly) as you’d like!

Redken Extreme Length Shampoo

This shampoo provides a gentle clean all while supporting hair growth with biotin, letting you locks get longer and stronger. Strengthening your strands with this pH-balanced formula will also help prevent damage!

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo

This shampoo's infused with rosemary and biotin, both of which are helpful ingredients in promoting hair growth. It smells amazing and doesn't strip the scalp or strands of their natural moisture. It's also one of the most affordable hair growth shampoo formulas out there at $10 a pop!

Kitsch Rice Water Shampoo Bar

This all-natural shampoo bar cleanses, moisturizes, and nourishes hair in a single use. It's friendly on the hair, too, since it's made without sulfates or parabens. Finally, it's good for the environment compared to traditional bottles: the packaging is compostable and plastic-free!

Vegamour Gro Revitalizing Shampoo

This shampoo encourages hair growth by targeting the source: the scalp. It's formulated with a unique blend of biomimetic peptides and caffeine that helps nourish and stimulate the scalp for a healthier hair environment overall. This will set a great foundation for stronger, longer, thicker, and shinier hair.

OUAI Volumizing Shampoo

This bougie bottle has biotin, hydrolyzed keratin, and chia seed oil at the forefront to deliver "essential nutrients" to the hair, resulting in more growth, less frizz, and less damage. Plus, it's sulfate-free!

Kerastase Densifique Shampoo

You've heard of hyaluronic acid in skincare – now, it's in hair care, too! This fancy formula includes it to encourage more body, volume, and fullness to your locks.

milk_shake Volumizing Shampoo

This delicious-smelling shampoo gently cleanses your scalp and hair for a thicker appearance.

Pura D'Or Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo

As an Amazon #1 best-seller, this hair growth shampoo + conditioner combo made with all natural ingredients remedies thinning hair. The formula is also geared toward better scalp health, moisturizing it to create a better environment for stronger, thicker, healthier strands.

Avalon Organics Therapy Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo

This shampoo cleanses your hair "from root to tip" with a nourishing blend of biotin, saw palmetto, quinoa protein, and vitamin E. Your hair will feel so loved by this bottle, since it's formulated without parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.

Dersie Batana Oil Shampoo

This shampoo invigorates the scalp with a natural, nourishing mix of batana oil, biotin, caffeine, castor oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, ginger extract, and more. Giving your scalp some TLC will naturally encourage faster hair growth and healthier locks!

Whether or not we admit it, there's definitely still a stigma around singleness. "Despite the fact that these days we may not need a partner to fulfill our hopes, being single remains so stigmatized, with shows depicting the need to compete to win love and headlines depicting women who are single as in an unfortunate situation," Dr. Taitz says. "It’s key to be mindful of these unhelpful messages to [keep them] from impacting how we view ourselves."

I've been on a few dates as an adult, but I often feel like I've missed out on a lot of the foundational experiences that come with being a young woman. Not to mention that it's easier than I'd like to admit to feel like there's something wrong with me if I'm the common thread through every dead-end romantic situation.

Even if comments from your friends like "They're just not good enough for you" or "You're so independent" have good intentions, not feeling desired is hard. Sometimes you just need to process those emotions in whatever way works best for your wellbeing because singleness is incredibly complex — one day I'm enjoying eating at a restaurant alone, the next a rom-com makes me cry — and as easy as it is to swing between the extremes of total happiness to bitterness, the reality is that I'm usually somewhere in between.

"Days like Valentine’s Day can be incredible opportunities to practice self-validation and self-compassion," Taitz says. "Being single on a day that can pull you to compare or feel less than is a good time to be especially kind to yourself [and act] in ways that remind you that you are enough and don’t need a plus one to feel whole."

Activities that engage your soul will help you feel good *and* romanticize self-care at the same time. I love creating a vision board in my bullet journal to see my dreams on paper, or reminding myself of where my true worth lies. If you're really struggling with feeling lonely, Taitz recommends listing out the areas of your life that matter to you, then writing down the value you want to add to each and mapping out how and why those values matter.

"There’s no way a relationship can be your full sense of worth — that’s not fair to you or the relationship and that’s not accurate in terms of what we know about happiness," she says. "Happiness hinges on being present and engaging in positive actions and having fulfilling relationships — and coupling isn’t the only source of connection (assuming it is almost like limiting your diet to strawberries — it’s not going to fill you and will deplete you)."

There is so much more to my worth than whether I have a romantic partner: I love movies and books, I love talking to my little sister on the phone, and I can spend hours happily in the kitchen listening to music and making a nourishing dinner. There's much more to your worth, too.

My mother constantly reminds me to wait for the Right person, not the Right Now person. There are pros and cons to every phase of life, and I'm very content with the pros right now. Eventually, however, I'm hoping my Valentine's Day charcuterie board for one will become a board for two.

Valentine's Day Ideas For Single People

Make A Romantic Dinner For One

Who says you have to save the steak dinner or Spicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka for a date night? Make yourself a giant bowl of delicious food, light some candles, and spend an entire evening enjoying the fruits of your labor. Finish the meal with one of our 50+ Best Chocolate Recipes for good measure.

Wear Your Favorite Outfit

Get all glammed up for your workday, whether you prefer Emily in Paris-level fashion or casual work outfits. Don't forget some Valentine's Day nails to add the perfect finishing touch.

Spend A Whole Day On Yourself

On your next day off, put on your aforementioned cute outfit to explore a local bookstore, go shopping, or make a killer martini. You can buy yourself flowers, call your mom or your best friend, and just have a wonderful day celebrating love in all its forms. Being single on Valentine's Day means you don't have to compromise on what your ideal day looks like, so layer in all of our favorite things to make it extra special.

Have A Rom-Com Night

You don't have to swear off romantic movies in honor of being single — it can be just as fun to watch them with your galentines or on your own! Some of my go-to's are Set It Up, Crazy Rich Asians, and The Proposal. Check out The 30 Best Rom-Coms Of All Timefor more ideas.

Go Crazy With The Pink

Valentine's Day is a big day for people who love pink. Make a pink cocktail, whip up a batch of some celebrity crush cookies, or make your own conversation heart care packagefilled with pink treats. I will be dressed in head-to-toe pink, with a rosy makeup look to boot.

All dressed up but not sure where to go? Here are some ideas for your V-Day.

Is It Weird To Go To A Bar Alone?

Going to a bar on your own is definitely not weird. Just sit back and enjoy your favorite drink while you people watch. Plus, you never know who you might meet ;).

Is It Weird To Go To A Restaurant Alone?

It's definitely not weird to go to a restaurant alone. I look at it like taking myself on a date. Well, myself and my favorite book!

Is It Weird To Go To A Concert Alone?

Concerts might feel like one place you could never go by yourself, but you can actually make some really great friends with the people around you! I've made some awesome relationships waiting in line by myself, and I had a blast at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour by myself.

Is It Weird To Go To The Movies Alone?

If you love seeing a movie on the big screen, then you should definitely consider going to the theater on your own. You can enjoy the movie without worrying about anyone else, plus you don't have to share the popcorn. Here are The 42 Most-Anticipated Winter Movies and The 30 Most-Anticipated Spring Movies so you can start planning your next solo movie day :).