New year, new style.
A defining factor of the new year is what will be the signature look. Years are often defined by their trends and fashion looks so whether you’re a trendsetter or just looking to update your wardrobe, understanding the ins and outs of 2025’s fashion scene is key to staying ahead. Fashion follows a 20 year cycle, so don’t be shocked to see some familiar trends below. In this post, we’ll break down the key trends to look out for, what to keep in your closet, and what might be making its exit. Time to refresh your style.. let’s get started!
Ins:
- Hot pants
Hot pants are making a huge comeback by using a variety of materials that are both sustainable and metallic. Giving off a popular Y2k vibe this lightweight outfit choice has easily made its way to the top as one of the newest trends in young women’s fashion.
- Leopard Print
Instead of full-on leopard print clothing, people are opting for accessories or smaller details. The prints are sometimes rendered in more minimalist designs, like a single section of a garment or in smaller doses, such as on a collar or sleeve. This gives it a high-fashion, refined vibe.
In the realm of jewelry, mixing metals is a significant trend for 2025. Combining different metal tones—such as yellow gold, white gold and silver—allows for versatile and dynamic styling. Layering rings, stacking bracelets, and mixing earrings in contrasting finishes offer a modern, sophisticated vibe that suits any occasion. This trend is all about embracing versatility, with each piece telling its own unique story.
- Ruffles
Over the past few years, ruffles have become progressively more and more in style, and 2025 is no exception to this. Anything from dresses to blouses gives that extra bit of pop to an outfit. Ruffles are commonly known as a fun trend that is enhanced.
- Thrifting/ Sustainability
In 2025, thrifting and sustainability have become central to the fashion industry’s evolution, reflecting a significant shift in consumer behavior and industry practices. The growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire for unique, affordable items have propelled the popularity of second-hand shopping.Companies such as Shein, Zara, H&M, and platforms like Vinted, Depop, ThredUp, and Vestiaire Collective are expanding their offerings of pre-owned goods.
Whether you pair them with jeans or cargo pants it’s safe to say sambas have single-handedly taken over. The shoes come in a variety of color options such as white and black, blue and white, etc. Regardless of the sambas, It’s impossible to go wrong with any combination of colors.
This movement blends elements of formal office clothing—such as tailored trousers, blazers, button-up shirts, pantsuits, and vests—with casual and streetwear styles, creating a versatile and stylish aesthetic.
- Wide-leg Jeans.
The 90s nostalgia that wide-leg jeans provide is unmatched. These jeans give an effortlessly relaxed, casual, and semi-formal look combined into one. An iconic stable of this new year for sure!
- Kitten Heels
Fashion often revisits past trends, and the return of kitten heels is part of a broader revival of retro aesthetics. The 2025 trend of kitten heels reflects a harmonious blend of comfort, nostalgia, and understated elegance, catering to a fashion-conscious audience that values both style and practicality.
Outs:
- Clean Girl Makeup/ Minimalism
In 2025, the “clean girl” makeup and minimalist aesthetic are being overshadowed by a resurgence of bold, expressive beauty trends. The “clean girl” aesthetic, characterized by flawless skin and minimal makeup, has been criticized for promoting unattainable beauty ideals. This has led to a preference for more authentic and diverse representations of beauty, encouraging makeup styles that celebrate individuality and imperfection.
- Long denim shorts.
Fashion trends have started going for micro lengths, leaving behind long denim shorts in the process. The awkward in-between length of the shorts doesn’t align with the exaggerated changes in trends currently.
- Fast Fashion
There is a growing awareness among consumers about the detrimental effects of fast fashion. This has led to a shift towards sustainable and ethical fashion choices, with many opting for brands that prioritize environmental responsibility and fair labor practices.
- Quiet luxury fashion
The idea of fashion choices being silent is appearing to feel distasteful in 2025. People are loving the bold sense of style used to express themselves. The idea of quiet luxury doesn’t suggest showing the best version of yourself this year.
- Trends
Ironic I know but with the return of skinny jeans in question, everyone is starting to realize that trends aren’t the most important thing, we can agree to disagree, wear what we want and let others do the same which is becoming increasingly relevant in 2025.
Micro bags have fallen out of favor as fashion trends shift towards practicality and functionality. While mini bags remain popular for their compact size and stylish appeal, micro bags—often smaller than your hand—are considered more of a fashion statement than everyday use, as they can’t hold much.
