2025 was a big year for fashion. At the shows, all eyes were on the designer debuts, while traditional red-carpet rules were consistently challenged – not least by Jonathan Bailey, who lit up the internet with the flip-flops he wore for a photo call in London. Social feeds and street-style pictures suggested that people were more inclined to be experimental with their style choices, which was reflected in the trending outfit formulas that emerged.
Vogue’s pick of the best trending pieces of 2025
It feels like the era of pure quiet luxury is over. Sure, it still looks great to wear a minimal outfit made up of luxurious basics, but it looks even better when you inject some personal edge. For example, a cashmere jumper worn as an asymmetric scarf à la Alexa Chung, an oversized Oxford shirt paired with some Adidas Sprinter shorts, or a slip skirt layered atop jeans.
Such combinations prove that classic wardrobe staples can provide the perfect canvas for you to try a bold colour or statement accessory – or to layer up silhouettes that feel a little unexpected for a considered finish.
Read on to discover a selection of 2025’s trending outfit formulas – and the best pieces to invest in to achieve them.
Lace slip skirt + jeans
This styling hack was big at Copenhagen Fashion Week in August, but it actually started with The Row – as many good trends do. The label’s spring/summer 2025 lookbook featured an asymmetric lace skirt worn atop oversized jeans with a simple grey knit, which many people chose to emulate during Fashion Month. The key is to keep the look fairly simple: the skirt is there to add a soft touch to an otherwise fairly normal and practical outfit.
Jumper as a scarf + tailored coat
Wearing jumpers as scarves was a popular style move this year, championed by the street-style set. A cashmere jumper has always been a great investment, but its value lies beyond wearing it for its primary purpose. Rather than simply tying around your shoulders, try an asymmetric drape for an Alexa Chung-inspired elevated finish.
Adidas shorts + shirt
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2025 was the year gym shorts became cool. They were an off-duty staple for many It-girls – Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, Emily Ratajkowski, included – and were catnip for the street-stylers at fashion week. Adidas was a leading brand in this department: Lyst’s Q2 2025 report, a quarterly ranking of the hottest fashion products, placed Adidas’s Sprinter Shorts in third place. And they’re not just for dressing casually – you can also smarten them up with a loose men’s Oxford shirt.
Bomber jacket + midi skirt
This year, it felt like bomber jackets were literally everywhere; on the runways at Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Prada, on the A-list set via Rihanna, Zendaya, Hailey Bieber, and on pretty much every “cool” girl in London. Go for one that’s oversized to ensure it’s versatile, since you can easily layer up beneath.
Plaid shirt + jeans
Checks and plaid patterns were permanent fixtures on the runways this year, seen at Prada, Burberry, Saint Laurent and Miu Miu. Lots of the major designers doubled down on the pattern – so, naturally, the rest of the industry followed suit. Our top tip? Head to any thrift store and you’ll find a strong selection of plaids that don’t cost a fortune. Lean into a laid-back vibe by wearing your chosen shirt with jeans, whether you tuck it in and cinch it with a belt or layer it over a T-shirt for a ’90s-coded look.
Boho dress + knee-high boots
The full-on boho revival started with Chemena Kamali’s Chloé debut back in 2024 – but this year, it felt like free-spirited style became even more ubiquitous. Think: oversized (if not useless) belts, spaghetti-strap camis and flouncy off-the-shoulder tops. Consider styling such pieces with more classic staples to avoid leaning into cliché Y2K territory.
Shirt + rugby top
This Miu Miu-inspired styling hack made a real impact in 2025. All you need is a rugby shirt – chances are you already own one because they were trending this year – a collared shirt and a pair of straight-leg jeans. Layer them up, and you’ve got yourself a cool, preppy look that’s both comfortable and stylish.
