If you’re a proactive shopper, then this is the place for you. Although it might be difficult at first to look past the current winter chill, the most recent runways (spring 2025) have spoken, and it’s time to start thinking about what to wear after the cold front when spring’s top trends come out to play.
For the season ahead, everything’s on the table, from new trending colors and exciting silhouettes to fresh aesthetics. Considering it’s spring, pastels are a no-brainer, with next year’s favorites proving to be powder pink and butter yellow. As for silhouettes, opt for oversize workwear, exaggerated clutches, and bubble hems. And, of course, the newest aesthetics include sporty “blokecore” and sheer siren.
Below, shop the choice pieces that will keep you ahead of the trends (and within a strict $200 budget).
Rugby Shirts
The latest “blokecore” trend to peak in fashion circles is striped rugby shirts that give a cool air of vintage British sportswear. While these tops have a boyish tinge, they were styled uncharacteristically on the runway over sequin skirts and slip dresses, making this the perfect dichotomy for transitional dressing.
Gap
Cashsoft Relaxed Polo Sweater
Urban Renewal
Remade Spliced Ruffle Hem Rugby Shirt
Abercrombie
Long-Sleeve Rugby Polo Top
Powder Pink
Soft, Glinda-esque pink is making a strong return as we approach spring 2025. The runways were full of the luminescent hue, including major brands such as Alaïa, Chanel, and Khaite. When you start spring shopping, expect to shed rich burgundy and earthy olive-green shades for this powdery pastel.
DONNI.
The Baby Rib Boat Neck
adidas
Gazelle Indoor Shoes
Favorite Daughter
The Favorite Skirt
ZARA
Oversized Cotton Shirt
Bubble Hems
While these billowed hems have been bubbling up for fall, it’s spring that’ll see the bubble-hem trend experiencing its biggest moment yet. Playful balloon hems were all over London Fashion Week at JW Anderson and Simone Rocha, so plan to spot these cloudlike frocks and puffed bottoms everywhere come warmer weather.
ZARA
Peplum Blazer Zw Collection
Mango
Low-Rise Balloon Mini-Skirt
Zara
Voluminous Short Dress
Oversize Clutches
While gigantic totes continue their reign, the oversize daytime clutch was seen on the runways as the new statement bag. Coach’s new Empire bag, which is available in a range of colors and adorned with playful stickers, was a standout, while Toteme showed luxe pouches in neutral hues.
COS
Cavatelli Clutch in Leather
ZARA
Animal Print Leather Handbag
Banana Republic
Riviera Leather Clutch
Topshop
Gabi Oversized Clutch Bag With Ruched Detail in Silver
Butter Yellow
The color palettes were noticeably softer this season, maybe just for the fact that they were geared toward warmer weather. Among the fashion crowd’s favorite pastels was a muted yellow that appeared at shows such as Fendi and Sportmax. In turn, the shade will no doubt be a front-runner for the top color of spring 2025.
Reformation
Olive Knit Top
Leset
Lauren High Waist Maxi Skirt
Charles & Keith
Arlys Tote Bag
Power Suiting
Menswear always comes through on the runways; it’s just a matter of how it will manifest each season. The spring 2025 version lent itself to strong, oversize power suiting. Exaggerated silhouettes like those at Saint Laurent and The Row will carry over into corporate wear for spring.
Banana Republic
The Oversized Shirt
H&M
Double-Breasted Blazer
Sheer Delight
The art of subtlety is characterized by sheer pieces from the spring 2025 collections. Designers such as Tory Burch and Brandon Maxwell presented gauzy, transparent pieces paired with tonal underpinnings—perfect for warm-weather temperatures.
Helsa
Sheer Knit Draped Top
Open Edit
Sheer Mesh Midi Skirt
ZARA
Semi-Sheer Ribbons Cape Top
Lovers and Friends
Maxivestido Aprile Sheer
Sporty Outerwear
Sportswear continues to grow in the luxury world, so it’s no surprise to see continued versions of activewear on the runways, specifically in outerwear. This season, the track jacket or pullover was seen on at least a dozen major runways. The twist? At shows like Prada, Brandon Maxwell, and Burberry, the athleisure was abnormally paired with eveningwear.
Nike
Windrunner Loose Uv Woven Full-Zip Jacket
Alo Yoga
Cropped 1/4 Zip Alumni Pullover in Black
FP Movement
Ruched Out Packable Jacket
Zara
Hooded Rubberized Jacket
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