11 Key Spring 2025 Fashion Trends You Need to Know Now

A new season means a new start—perhaps most excitingly for our collective closets, in the form of the biggest spring 2025 fashion trends. (I have a feeling you can relate.) As a shopping editor with a major focus on style, I’ve been keeping a close eye on street style and this season’s catwalks, taking note of emerging trends in person and online. And the vibe for the year ahead is all about you—projecting a sense of your true self to the world.

Sure, that’s the point of personal style, but after a few years dominated by quiet (and, some might say, boring) luxury, it’s now trendier than ever to dress for yourself. Accessories like bag charms are popping up everywhere; the most stylish people I know have switched from neutrals to bolder, sweeter colors; inventive styling is making staples like everyday leggings and skinny pants feel daring. It’s a sartorial free-for-all.

Of course, I’ve also picked up on some more specific pieces and vibes, should you want a clearer road map for the season ahead; boho style is officially here to stay, as is classic American prep, plus a close cousin influenced by coastal living. On the patterns front, wallpaper florals and ’80s-style polka dots are poised to have a major year. Below, dive into my favorite spring fashion trends of 2025 that’ll keep you ahead of the curve well into summer.

Glamour’s spring 2025 fashion trends wish list

The Preppy Cardigan: Lillusory Striped Cardigan, $27
The Elevated Sweats: Lululemon Scuba Wide-Leg Pants, $118
The Spring Dress: J.Crew Drop-Waist Mixy Dress, $59
The Statement Bracelet: Free People North Star Bracelet, $30
The Perfect Trench: The Drop Noa Trench Coat, $75
The Boat Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Yachting Day Boat Shoes, $148
The Structured Bag: 8 Other Reasons French Bag, $179
The Office Trousers: Prettygarden Work Pants, $42
The Nautical Earrings: Muyan Ocean Conch Earrings, $14
The Boho Sandals: Madewell Tuley Crossover Sandals, $98
The Slim Trousers: Spanx PerfectFit Ponte Slim-Straight Pants, $148
The Event Dress: Abercrombie & Fitch Drop-Waist Dress, $120

1. Bohemian daydream

Boho’s been back for a year now, but spring’s best runways took the ’70s-inflected aesthetic in its dreamiest direction yet. Sheer fabrics and handicraft detailing abounded in the Chloé, Valentino, Fendi, and Armani collections, which went heavy on beading and embroidery grounded by more solid footwear. The attitude extended to hair, too; labels like Elena Velez and Cucculelli Shaheen adorned models’ locks with flowy ribbons and gold jewelry. I’m all for layering sheer pieces and investing in vintage gowns, should that mode of dressing interest you—but you can get the same effect by, say, throwing on a romantic blouse with suede sandals and leaving your hair messy when you’re off to brunch.

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Ankle-Length Dress

$329 $299

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Madewell Tuley Crossover Sandals

$98

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Dôen Frances Top

$158

Nordstrom

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T Tahari Embroidered Eyelet Midi-Skirt

$98 $40

Nordstrom Rack

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Free People Boca Bow Layer Necklace

$48

Free People

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Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28

$295

Coach Outlet

2. Elevated athleisure

A decade after normcore turned everyday essentials like gray hoodies and black leggings into fashion statements, luxury labels are once again finding inspiration in the least glamorous pieces in everyone’s capsule wardrobe. At Ferragamo, models looked like they were leaving ballet class; at Tory Burch, the pool; at Tod’s, track practice with their capri leggings. None of these pieces are complete showstoppers that would look out of place in the gym or on a coffee run; the appeal here comes down to smart, evocative styling. Spend a moment considering color, texture, and layering, and your basics will look like luxury pieces.

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H&M Running Jacket in DryMove

$55

H&M

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Lululemon Scuba Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Pants

$118

Lululemon

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Staud Hermosa Tank

$275

Net-A-Porter

$275

Nordstrom

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Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Shorts

$64

Lululemon

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Everlane Laid-Back Half-Zip Sweatshirt

$98

Everlane

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Colorfulkoala High-Waisted Leggings

$27

Amazon

3. Coastal cool

Mixing equal parts nautical style and East Coast prep, this trend popped up at cool-girl brands like Miu Miu, Sacai, and Proenza Schouler—meaning that it’s primed to be absolutely everywhere in the months ahead. Any coastal references are welcome: Breton stripes, sailor flares, flap collars, boat shoes, gold buttons, seashell jewelry, nautical netting. Whether you incorporate one piece into a look or dress as if you’re summering in Nantucket, it’s all breezy, moneyed, and effortlessly cool. What more could you want this season?

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Free Assembly Pocket Cardigan Sweater

$26

Walmart

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J.Crew New High-Rise Denim Trouser Jeans

$158

J.Crew

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Muyan Ocean Conch Earrings

$14

Amazon

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Longchamp Le Pliage Filet Knit Shoulder Bag

$120

Nordstrom

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Jeffrey Campbell Yachting Day Boat Shoes

$148

Free People

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Steve Madden Marin Sandals

$80

Steve Madden

4. Pretty pastels

I’ll save you the breath: Yes, pastels always trend between spring’s first blooms and the first truly hot summer day. But this season, there was such consensus on tonal pastel looks that you really should consider adding some candy-colored pieces to your lineup. Chanel, Giambattista Valli, and Brandon Maxwell showed petal pink; pistachio green popped up at Tove, Tibi, and Simone Rocha; Tory Burch and Stella McCartney went with soft blue. And butter yellow is poised to top them all after appearing at Chloé, Balenciaga, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Luar, and Sergio Hudson. The pieces below fit the vibe perfectly.

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J.Crew Drop-Waist Mixy Dress

$98 $59

J.Crew

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Babaton Celebrate Dress

$168

Aritzia

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Abercrombie & Fitch Ottoman High-Neck Top

$50

Abercrombie & Fitch

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Reformation x Devon Lee Carlson Olivia Midi-Skirt

$198

Nordstrom

$198

Reformation

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Free People Maritimes Bangle

$30

Free People

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Coach Hadley Convertible Crossbody Bag

$219

Coach Outlet

5. Ladies who lunch

Tweed was on everyone’s mind this season, perhaps because loud luxury is back (or maybe because Chanel was so loudly searching for a creative director for so long). Whatever motivated the big swing toward ladylike style, I’m not upset—some old-school elegance is never a bad addition to your wardrobe, trendy or not. Chanel did its usual thing; Gucci and Louis Vuitton found muses in society women; Celine essentially released its version of a Chanel collection, featuring just a hint of camp. So no matter your tax bracket, it’s a great time to invest in a classic dress or a knit cardigan worthy of Jackie O. Keep things from getting too tradwife by introducing some high-low friction with jeans or unexpected footwear like sneakers and clogs.

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Mango Tweed Jacket

$80

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Prettygarden Work Pants

$42

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Hobemty Sleeveless Tweed Dress

$40

Amazon

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Mejuri Bold Pearl Drop Earrings

$98

Mejuri

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Boden Bow Jacket

$255

Boden

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Mywinway Plaid Miniskirt

$40 $30

Amazon

6. Slim-cut pants

While much has been made of the return of skinny jeans, I’d like to offer a touch of pushback: This season’s best styles are technically slim, not proper skinny. (It’s a small but important distinction!) Slim-cut pants featured heavily at Prada, McQueen, Sportmax, Mugler, and Aaron Esh; Meghan Markle, meanwhile, is a huge fan of Frame’s Alix skinnies. The distinction between straight, slim, and skinny varies wildly between my favorite denim brands, but each of the picks below fits tight through the thighs and begins to flare ever-so-subtly through the leg. Style yours with a white T-shirt, a crewneck cardigan, and black booties to go full Parisian chic.

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Levi’s 312 Shaping Slim Jeans

$70 $49

Amazon

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Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Ultra-High-Rise Ankle Straight Jeans

$90

Abercrombie & Fitch

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Madewell Stovepipe Jeans

$138

Madewell

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Frame Alix Jeans

$128

Frame

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Veronica Beard Renzo Pants

$395

Nordstrom

$395

Shopbop

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Spanx PerfectFit Ponte Slim-Straight Pants

$148

Nordstrom

$148

Spanx

7. Vintage florals

Again, florals this time of year are nothing new—but at so many of our favorite spring-summer runways, the flowery prints twisted off in exciting directions well worth your attention. Prada, Loewe, and Versace are just the start; Glamour editors noticed so many retro, wallpaper-esque florals at Fashion Week, and more accessible brands are following suit. That event-ready slip, for example, is a more wearable version of a runway dress, while Madewell’s marked-down skirt will punch up a simple tee and kitten heels.

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For Love & Lemons Jayleen Minidress

$269

For Love and Lemons

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Resa Anna Midi-Dress

$158 $126

Amazon

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Boden Effie Smocked Blouse

$98

Boden

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J.Crew Cap-Sleeve Top

$90 $53

J.Crew

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Madewell Layton Floral Slip Skirt

$88 $45

Nordstrom Rack

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Dôen Elowena Skirt

$328

Nordstrom

8. Prep school

A distinctly American mode of prep has dominated fashion for the last few years, and 2025’s first catwalks only proved it’s here to stay. But crucially, none of it’s played quite straight: Collars are askew, traditional shirting doubles as dresses, pleated trousers sprout built-in belts or skirts. This preppy, academic look is about knowing the rules and choosing to break them in service of your own take on style. Untuck your shirt or wear your black loafers with white socks; you’ll be replicating styling tricks from some of my favorite shows, including Prada and Bottega Veneta.

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Lillusory Striped Cardigan

$46

Amazon

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Sangtree Knee-Length Pleated Skirt

$37

Amazon

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Siliteelon Fitted Button-Down Shirt

$20 $12

Amazon

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Abercrombie & Fitch Mid-Rise ’90s Straight Jeans

$90

Abercrombie & Fitch

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8 Other Reasons French Bag

$179

Revolve

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G.H. Bass Weejuns Whitney Loafers

$175

Nordstrom

$175

Free People

9. Polka dots

The ’80s are back! Polka dots, one of the decade’s signature prints, enjoyed major moments at Moschino, Carolina Herrera, Acne Studios, and Valentino, and I’ve seen enough of the stuff in the wild to buy into the renaissance. I can’t think of a more elegant birthday or wedding guest dress than that black number below, and you can get the look more subtly with separates like a trendy scarf top or a silky skirt. The dots are even coming for your swimwear—chic!

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Mac Duggal Sweetheart Bustier A-Line Midi-Dress

$458

Anthropologie

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Abercrombie & Fitch Drop-Waist Midi-Dress

$120

Abercrombie & Fitch

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Mango Adela Sleeveless Top with Scarf

$70

Nordstrom

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Madewell Layton Midi Slip Skirt

$88 $50

Nordstrom

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J.Crew Gemma Ruched Bandeau One-Piece

$128 $78

J.Crew

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Mostrin Sheer Kitten Heels

$50 $40

Amazon

10. The new workwear

The ideal working woman’s outfit is moving toward something easier, more minimalist, and menswear-adjacent, according to spring’s most exciting shows. Loose jackets and trousers anchored office-ready outfits at Victoria Beckham and Saint Laurent. Clean lines defined blazers at Toteme and Tory Burch, the former’s cinched at the waist by built-in belts. Jacquemus and Peter Do showed full, pleated skirts that moved gorgeously—no pencil silhouettes in sight. Thankfully, it’s easy to find similar pieces at high-street brands; top it off with a trendy belted bag for your laptop and some sleek glove flats.

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Mango Belt Structured Blazer

$180

Mango

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J.Crew Pleated Knee-Length Skirt

$168 $100

J.Crew

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The Drop Noa Trench Coat

$75

Amazon

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Abercrombie & Fitch Tailored Wide-Leg Pants

$90

Abercrombie & Fitch

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Tory Burch Romy Tote

$568

Nordstrom

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Franco Sarto Vana Flats

$70 $65

Amazon

11. Excessive accessorization

Bag charms were some of the hottest accessories of the previous year, and their playful, highly personalized appeal is bleeding into every other bauble on the market. In a preview of what’s to come, Coach covered spring’s bags in faux stickers and Chopova Lowena sprinkled studs onto hair bows and sneakers. And at labels such as Moschino and Saint Laurent, models walked the runway laden with as much jewelry as they could carry. (Chaotic layering, a close cousin of this trend, also popped up at Miu Miu and Acne Studios.) Start showing off your personal style with gigantic hair bows, sneaker charms, busy necklaces, and layered keychains—more is more.

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