Cop It Like It’s Hot: Latte Outfits

The latte colour trend refuses to die down. It all began with the latte makeup trend, which took the internet by storm in the fall, and has since then entered the world of fashion. The world is embracing the latte trend and incorporating shades of brown into their outfits — think dark espresso, chocolate swirls, toasted hazelnuts, warm shades inspired by spices like cinnamon and star anise, and silky caramels.

Latte-inspired outfits often include milky off-whites and beige (not leaving behind those weak coffee drinkers) and are paired with gold and bronze metallic accents. Keep reading for the ultimate guide on the latte dressing trend and how to add a desi twist, layer it up for the winter, or dress it up for parties.

1. Bold Brews

Let’s begin with Alia Bhatt’s outfit ahead of the New Year because it’s giving every bit of motivation you need to buy those brown dresses in your cart this holiday season. Alia looks ethereal in this brown dress complete with shimmery heels and latte makeup. She takes it up a notch by going for the bold no-jewellery look and keeps the focus on the stunning dress with an easy-going hairstyle. Along with sequined brown fabrics, you can also look at flowy satin and shiny leather — it should all depend on the temperature to ensure comfort.

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2. A Tall Cup of Desi Glam

The latte trend is not limited to western wear and Kriti Sanon’s look proves it beyond doubt. If you love ethnic wear or simply want to take on this look during the wedding or festive season, you can’t go wrong with a sequined brown saree with warm gold, and rose-gold accents. Lehengas, anarkali sets, kurtas, sharara sets, or skirts – the options are endless. You can also go for brown embroidered fabrics, bronze embellishments, mirror work, and soft metallic jewellery to take your outfit to the next level.

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3. Extra Shot of Fur

It’s 2023 (nearly 2024, actually), and we’re saying goodbye to the ‘fashion is pain’ narrative and embracing warm comfort. Especially as winter approaches, you don’t have to choose between cosy or chic. Shearling jackets and fur capes will be your best friend this winter. You can go for optimum comfort with beige trousers. If you still just want to wear a skirt in the cold (because why not!), wear them with stockings layered over skin-shade leggings to get that elegant look and feel.

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4. Piping Hot Plaids

One shade of brown is not enough, we kinda want ‘em all! Singer Madison Beer resonates with our want-it-all urge in this plaid co-ord outfit. She styles it with stockings, black shoes and dainty gold jewellery. You can get this look by wearing a jacket (with or without prints) as a dress with an underskirt or shorts. You can also go for other prints in different shades of brown, like houndstooth, floral motifs, tweed fabrics, and retro-inspired geometric shapes.

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5. A Dash of White

Wearing one solid colour can be scary but we got you covered. Pair your brown skirts, palazzo pants, trousers or joggers with a white crop top if you want to get the latte look without going monochrome. A big plus if you want to literally emulate a cup of latte (you can’t miss that foam at the top, right?). Hailey Beiber’s outfit is proof! She centres the outfit around a white shirt by pairing it with a brown leather skirt with matching brown heels, an oversized blazer, and a bag.

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6. The Perfect Blend

Yes, a co-ord set – it may not be the ground-breaking idea you came here for but just look at this comfy airport outfit by Priyanka Chopra. It is the ultimate boost any cosy dresser could ask for, and it’s here to show us that you don’t have to be afraid of wearing head-to-toe brown. Priyanka wears the latte co-ord set with black sunglasses, a bag, loafers, and a cap. You can also go for this casual monochrome look for going to the movie theatre, for travel, brunch dates, or even after your gym class for a latte athleisure moment.

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7. Effortlessly Grand(e)

Sometimes, you just need to look like you threw on something casually while also looking classy and elegant (we won’t ask why). Kendal Jenner shows you how to do this right with this must-have look for a shopping trip. She wore a bodycon mini dress with gold chain-link jewellery, adding the final touch with a dark brown bag and matching heels. This look can also be taken from day to night when you want to turn heads without going over the top.

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It may seem like the latte dressing trend is all about wearing brown clothes but it is so much more than that! We hope you got the inspiration you needed for your latte outfit ideas. Remember, it is all about embracing the cosy warmth as temperatures drop and the cheer of the upcoming season.

Happy Holidays!