Suddenly, every stylish dresser is replacing their go-to winter trends with these unexpectedly returning styles.
What do prim pillbox hats, funnel-neck jackets, and librarian-style pencil skirts share in common? They are some of the key trends resurgently emerging for winter 2025. This season draws heavily from past fashion, reviving certain pieces and styling methods that date back several years, or even decades, as seen with the silhouettes from the ‘60s. Although this may suggest that the upcoming winter will be dominated by outdated styles better suited for fashion's history locker, the reality is quite the opposite. In the fast-paced world of fashion trends, everything old becomes new again. While some may comment on your nostalgic look as if it’s a throwback, the wider public will likely be oblivious. In fact, many of these trends have been absent from the scene for years, making contemporary styling techniques breathe new life into these motifs.
After all, what does innovation mean in the absence of a rich history to draw from for inspiration? With that in mind, what specific trends will be making a return for winter 2025? Generally, colder seasons tend to favor more conservative styles due to the need to layer up against the cold, so it’s fitting that some of the most prominent returning trends pay tribute to the ‘80s, an era where this perspective was especially prevalent. This is reflected in the revival of power dressing, characterized by boxy jackets with shoulder padding and a tapered waist, high-waisted, straight-leg trousers, and a pairing of jeans and boots reminiscent of a Jilly Cooper novel—very much in line with the Saint Laurent aesthetic. Without further ado, scroll down to view and shop all the trends re-emerging this winter.
5 Fashion Trends Returning for Winter 2025:
1. **Wall Street Suiting**
Style Notes: Explore the Trend:
I truly admire how Elsa Hosk has challenged traditional layering with her cropped suede jacket over a longer trench coat, a combination I'll definitely save for the cooler days ahead.
**THE FRANKIE SHOP**
Bleecker Woven Trench Coat
Kendall Jenner recently wore a version of this coat in Paris with her fitted The Row Canal loafers and a chic Almina Concept triangle scarf, and I can’t help but adore it.
A polished shirt at a price lower than a typical meal in London definitely catches my attention.
**COS**
Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Trousers
Ask any fashion editor for tailored trousers recommendations and they’ll surely point you to these COS trousers.
2. **Cropped Trench Coats**
Style Notes: Another signature of this decade making a comeback is the cropped trench coat, particularly in bomber jacket form as seen in the image. Though it may not be a classic aviator style, the relaxed and flowing silhouette softens the garment's usually formal nature. Previous versions might have been paired with club stripe ties, but now they're styled with everything from loose-fitting bottoms to long lace-trimmed tops.
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**H&M**
Oversized Cotton Jacket
Elevating your collar can enhance an outfit without needing extra accessories.
**ASOS DESIGN**
Cropped Cape Formal Coat in Olive
Just brushing the hip bone, this khaki-style coat is ideal for a lighter winter jacket.
**CHLOÉ**
Oversized Short Coat in Wool
This designer piece will make you feel as though you've just arrived from Paris on the EuroStar.
**REISS**
Bodie Cropped Leather Jacket
This leather version with classic British storm flap details leans more towards a London aesthetic.
3. **Slouchy Boots**
Style Notes: It’s clear that this trend is also a nod to the ‘80s, but today’s look is far more refined than previous iterations. When worn with jeans and a preppy pinstripe blazer, slouchy boots distance themselves from early 2000s associations, evoking images of royal polo matches in Windsor—a sophisticated take indeed.
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These will continue to slouch beautifully as time goes on.
**FREE PEOPLE**
Rudy Slouch Boots
Perfect for those inspired by Kate Moss’ early 2000s style.
**ISABEL MARANT**
Dalby Leather Ankle Boots
When you can't decide between bohemian and rock-chic, Isabel Marant has you covered.
**BALMAIN**
Leather Wedge Ankle Boots
This style merges curved heels and wedges, two of the year's top shoe trends.
4. **Collarless Blazers**
Style Notes: Finally, something for those who are growing weary of the late 20th-century retro styles! The collarless jacket first came to prominence with Chanel in 1925, and I'd argue it has never been more fashionable than now, exactly 100 years later. Deliberately refined and endlessly
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