December 31, 2024
5 Fashion Trends That Editors Are Loving for 2025

If you can even believe it, 2025 (!!) is somehow just around the corner. And with the exciting new year comes exciting new fashion trends. Last September, designers gave us a glimpse of what to expect come 2025, and I’m here to let you know that there’s SO much to get excited about. From the new it shade of pink (hint: it’s not Barbie!) to whimsical textures like ruffles and lace and even funky new ways to style those track pants that you already own, 2025 fashion is just as much about wearability as it is about glamour.

So keep on scrolling to check out the five major fashion trends that you’ll be seeing everywhere next year, in my humble fashion editor opinion. Oh, and if you’re in the mood to tack on some personal shopping while you’re at it, I’ve pulled together some wearable goodies that would look oh-so-great hanging in your newly updated wardrobe.


Soft Ballet Pink

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laquan smith runway spring summer 2025 new york fashion week

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LaQuan Smith SS25

So long, Barbie pink—it was fun while it lasted. Come 2025, fashion will still be pink-obsessed, but the new favorite hue will be a much calmer, more understated pink that’s been hitting the runways recently. Think ballet slippers and soft, swoonworthy blush tones.

SHOP THE BALLET PINK TREND

COTTON POINTELLE TANK
Good American COTTON POINTELLE TANK
Credit: Good American
Silvia Dress
STAUD Silvia Dress
Credit: Shopbop
Ira Cami in Pink
GUIZIO Ira Cami in Pink
Credit: Revolve

Mix-and-Match Sporty Athleisure

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Miu Miu SS25

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Off-White SS25

Yes, you can be on trend wearing what you already own—this one is alllll about the styling. Athleisure has been trending for awhile, obviously, but I’m here to tell you that come 2025 it’ll be totally normal to incorporate your athletic wardrobe into your daily outfits. Wear a tracksuit with a miniskirt, style a workout tank with trousers, etc.

SHOP THE SPORTY TREND

Polyester Track Jacket
adidas Polyester Track Jacket
Credit: Nordstrom
Tammy Tailored Trousers
4th & Reckless Tammy Tailored Trousers
Credit: Revolve
Cassandra Leggings in Black
SNDYS Cassandra Leggings in Black
Credit: Revolve

H-O-T (T-O-G-O) Pants

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Fendi SS25

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Acne Studios SS25

It’s the year of the mini—but not just mini…micro. Yes, we’re talking about hot pants! They’re the younger, cooler, itsy-bitsy version of your favorite summer shorts. Wear them with sheer tights underneath or go totally bare.

SHOP THE HOT PANT TREND

Sequin Hot Pant
Never Fully Dressed Sequin Hot Pant
Credit: Revolve
Annaise Short
LAMARQUE Annaise Short
Credit: Revolve
Plaid Low Rise Shorts
EDIKTED Plaid Low Rise Shorts
Credit: Nordstrom

Romantic Fabrics and Textures

loewe runway spring summer 2025 paris fashion week

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Loewe SS25

chloe runway paris fashion week womenswear spring summer 2025

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Chloé SS25

We’re here for allll the whimsical moments next year, from lace to ruffles and everything sheer. It’s hard not to assume this has something to do with the BookTok/Kindle Unlimited craze of it all because this trend is truly straight out of your favorite romantasy novel.

SHOP THE ROMANCE TREND

Silk Miniskirt
L’Academie Silk Miniskirt

Now 52% Off

Credit: Revolve
Kahli Lace Top
GUIZIO Kahli Lace Top

Now 57% Off

Credit: Shopbop
Flint Ruffle Button-Up Top
MANGO Flint Ruffle Button-Up Top
Credit: Nordstrom

Stripes (on Stripes on Stripes)

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Chanel SS25

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Louis Vuitton SS25

It’s not just stripes that are in, it’s stripes on stripes on—you guessed it—more stripes. This maximalist trend is about the joy of wearing all the stripe combos you can think of… all at once. Pattern mixing is back, people!

SHOP THE STRIPES TREND

Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
Reformation Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
Credit: Reformation
1960 Orla Pant
House of Harlow 1960 1960 Orla Pant
Credit: Revolve
Metallic Stripe Raglan Polo
BruceGlen Metallic Stripe Raglan Polo
Credit: Shopbop
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Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.  


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