The Fall 2025 Fashion Trends It Girls Will Be Wearing
With the latest fall/winter runways fresh in our minds, it’s clear that autumn is having a major fashion moment. While summer brings breezy ease, fall is where style really comes alive. Think luxe textures, cozy layers, and statement pieces that turn heads.
The Top Fall Fashion Trends for 2025
To help you stay ahead of the curve, I’m breaking down the most anticipated fall fashion trends for women in 2025. From romantic lace and bold outerwear to soft butter-yellow accessories, I’ve included styling tips and outfit ideas to take each look from the runway to real life.
1. Oxblood Aura
Oxblood is making a confident return for Fall 2025, bringing depth and edge to seasonal wardrobes. This bold, wine-soaked hue feels equal parts timeless and modern—striking the perfect balance between classic sophistication and quiet rebellion. According to Plumager, “This rich hue adds intensity and elegance to any design,” making it a go-to shade for everything from outerwear and knits to accessories and suiting.
On the runways, oxblood showed up in buttery leather coats, velvet trousers, and structured dresses, proving it’s just as versatile as black, but with far more attitude. Whether styled monochromatically or paired with neutrals like taupe, camel, or slate gray, oxblood delivers a moody punch that feels right at home this season.
2. Modern Polka Dots
Polka dots aren’t just for spring anymore. This playful print made a bold return on the Fall 2025 runways, proving it’s just as fitting for cooler weather. Designers like Vivienne Westwood, Dries Van Noten, and Moschino reimagined the dot in rich, moody tones (think black, burgundy, and navy) on luxe fabrics like wool and satin. And of course, the timeless black-and-white combo is always a standout.
Interesting draping and surrealist shapes also added a splash of newness to this timeless print. As noted by Harper’s Bazaar, “Playful polka dots gained an aura of elegance in the form of sophisticated draping.” Reaching for draped dotted dresses, like the Rosalynn Dress from Reformation or this flattering cowl neck dress is such a chic way to incorporate this trend.
For more everyday wear, Cosmopolitan notes how dots were styled with fall staples like tights, knee-high boots, and leather jackets, firmly anchoring them in autumn dressing. I’m loving polka dot skirts styled with ballet flats and leather jackets. Or keep things simple but stylish with a draped polka dot blouse (another chic option from Reformation), dark-wash jeans, and pointed-toe boots.
3. Butter Yellow, On Your Arm
Butter yellow is officially a new neutral!
Butter yellow has been quietly gaining momentum, and this season, it’s officially having a fall moment. While yellow typically leans spring, this soft, creamy shade is more subdued and surprisingly versatile, making it a perfect transitional hue for autumn.
Whether your style is pared-back or bold, butter yellow fits seamlessly into a fall palette. It wears like a neutral (think of it as a sunnier alternative to beige or cream) with just enough warmth to stand out. In spring and summer, we saw it in floaty dresses, linen separates, and tailored trousers. Now, designers are carrying the color into fall by pairing butter yellow bags with cool-weather staples like charcoal, camel, and navy, offering just the right pop without stealing the spotlight.
According to Elle, this delicious hue is popping up in structured top-handle bags, buttery leather totes, and minimalist shoulder bags. For Fall 2025, you can expect to see a range of subtle buttery tones to lemon meringue hued bags from Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Altuzarra, Coperni, and more. But you don’t have to shop designer to pull off this fall fashion trend! This Freja New York bag is just as chic (and a fraction of the cost!).
4. Lace Skirts, Layered
The best trends strike that sweet spot between playful and practical, and lace skirts are exactly that. Whether maxi, midi, or mini, sheer lace skirts are set to be one of Fall 2025’s most-watched trends, both on and off the runway.
Designers like Chloé leaned into bohemian romance, while Saint Laurent brought structure and polish, styling lace skirts with opaque tights, oversized knits, and sleek leather jackets. According to InStyle, darker hues like charcoal, navy, and deep wine give this delicate fabric a moody edge, making it feel right at home in a layered fall wardrobe.
This isn’t your dainty spring lace. To keep the look seasonally appropriate, pair your lace skirt with something voluminous up top like a chunky sweater, boxy blazer, or structured jacket creates the perfect contrast. Want to add edge? Try it with a moto jacket or tall black boots. Or, for a casual take, swap in a sporty sweatshirt and sneakers. However you style it, this trend offers endless room to play.
Don’t miss out on these chic lace styles from Dissh, Reformation, and Revolve! I love how they look styled with an oversized blazer.
5. Funnel-Neck Jackets
As temps drop, outerwear becomes the star of every outfit, and this season, it’s all about the funnel-neck jacket. A standout silhouette for Fall 2025, the funnel neck is equal parts functional and fashion-forward, giving your look a polished edge while keeping you cozy.
According to WhoWhatWear, “Over the last three seasons, no outerwear trend has dominated quite like funnel-neck coats and jackets.” From Phoebe Philo’s early designs at Chloé and Celine to recent collections from The Row, Gucci, and Victoria Beckham, the high-neck detail has become a runway staple. Even accessible brands like COS and Zara are leaning in with their own chic takes.
What makes this trend so wearable? Its versatility. Whether it’s a windbreaker, trench, bomber, or leather jacket, the funnel neck elevates every style. I’m loving the sporty look of Marilyn’s windbreaker, perfect with jeans and boots for a sleek contrast, or dressed down with leggings for weekend errands. And a cropped funnel-neck trench? Instantly timeless.
6. A Touch of Lingerie
Romance was all over the Fall 2025 runways—and what’s more romantic than lingerie-inspired dressing? The lingerie-as-outerwear trend is still going strong, continuing the sheer, skin-baring themes we saw on the Spring/Summer runways. Labels like Miu Miu, Valentino, and Di Petsa embraced the barely-there aesthetic, reworking it for cooler months with rich layers and luxe textures.
But this isn’t your airy summer bralette moment. For fall, designers brought in structure—layering visible bras and corsets beneath tailored suiting, boxy blazers, and chunky knits. As Cosmopolitan notes, the peekaboo lingerie look serves as a sultry contrast to autumn’s more architectural silhouettes, and it made a bold appearance across both Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks.
Wondering how to pull it off without freezing? It’s surprisingly wearable. Think delicate lace or satin tops under suede or leather jackets for a balanced, on-trend look. A slip dress paired with an oversized knit or structured coat is another effortlessly chic way to channel the vibe. Want something a little more subtle? Try a lacy bralette peeking out from under a slouchy off-the-shoulder sweater.
7. Plaid Refreshed
Plaid for fall? Groundbreaking, I know —but hear me out. While the print is a perennial cold-weather staple, Fall 2025 is giving plaid a bold refresh. This season, it’s stepping beyond classic preppy skirts and flannels into oversized coats, sharp suiting, and relaxed, slouchy trousers. Harper’s Bazaar called “statement plaids” one of the season’s standout print trends, spotlighting everything from traditional tartans to graphic, modern checks.
Miu Miu amped up the drama with saturated hues on skirts and outerwear, while Burberry leaned into the print’s heritage roots with a refined, outdoorsy spin. Whether you go timeless or trend-forward, plaid is once again the print to watch.
Despite being a bold pattern, plaid is surprisingly easy to style, especially when the temperatures start to dip. For those who don’t shy away from a loud print, consider opting for an oversized coat or colorful checked jacket, like this one from Sézane. You can also lean into the trend by layering a plaid shirt under a cool jacket to give your outfit more dimension and visual interest.
I hope you loved this list of the year’s top fall fashion trends straight from the season’s runways! From shades of purple to lingerie-inspired looks, there’s no doubt that this season’s trends will add a high-fashion vibe to any outfit.
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