Spring 2025 is shaping up to be anything but subtle. After months of scrolling and decoding every runway, red carpet, and trend on social media, we’ve landed on the five trends that actually matter this season—and the five that need to be left behind (sorry, bows). Consider this your cheat sheet for what’s next in fashion, beauty, and general vibe. Whether you’re planning outfits for spring break or just trying to make your wardrobe feel less… 2020, consider this your cheat sheet.
Spring 2025 Trends: What’s In
1. Soft Power Femininity
Designers are rejecting overtly structured, masculine tailoring in favor of something more nuanced—an embrace of softness without fragility. Expect sheer, floaty layers, lingerie-inspired details, delicate lacework, and liquid silks styled in a way that feels intentional, strong, and deeply modern. This isn't about coquette cosplay or girlish innocence. It’s about femininity used as quiet armor—less weaponized, more unbothered, and more boho. Think of it as power dressing that whispers instead of shouts.
Image credit: Harper’s Bazaar
2. Sporty Separates
Athleisure isn’t going anywhere, but it’s evolving. The new wave of sporty separates feels less “just left the gym” and more intentionally styled—sleek track jackets paired with tailored trousers, technical fabrics cut into sharp silhouettes, and subtle athletic details woven into everyday pieces. Think of it as performance wear meets polished minimalism. It’s designed for people who are always on the move but want their clothes to look deliberate. The result: outfits that move seamlessly from errands to events without a single bike short in sight.
Image credits: Vogue
3. Color as Mood Enhancer
The reign of artificially bright neon is over. Spring’s most impactful color story leans into shades that feel weathered, naturally aged, and sun-bleached. Think terracotta reds, soft sage, oxidized blues, dusty lavenders, buttery creams. It’s a palette rooted in real life, evoking memories of sun-drenched fabrics, vintage finds, and landscapes seen through a nostalgic filter. Or if you just want to add a little new color to your life, butter yellow is the color of spring. Not just for your wardrobe, but home, beauty and accessories. These are colors that layer effortlessly and feel timeless, grounding wardrobes in a way hyper-saturated tones simply can’t.
Image credit: Marie Claire
4. Biohacking Goes Mainstream
What started as niche Silicon Valley jargon has officially hit culture at large. But instead of weird tech bros plugging into IV drips, biohacking in 2025 looks... stylish. Fashion brands are collaborating with wellness labs, beauty companies are dropping supplements alongside serums, and terms like “cold plunge” and “infrared sauna” are casually thrown into influencer GRWMs. It’s no longer about optimization for the sake of productivity—it’s about blending tech, self-experimentation, and aesthetics into a cohesive, holistic lifestyle. Gucci was ahead of the game with their Oura ring collab in 2022, as pictured below.
Image credit: Gucci
5. Unstructured Leisure Time
Scheduling every second of your day? That’s out. Spring 2025 is about intentionally leaving blank space—not to squeeze in another workout, networking coffee, or side hustle task, but to simply be. People are craving downtime without an agenda, room to wander, read, nap, or stare at the ceiling without guilt. After years of hyper-productivity and optimized routines, the pendulum is swinging toward unstructured leisure. It’s not laziness—it’s self-preservation. Doing “nothing” is the new form of rest.
Image credit: @divinedelusion
Spring 2025 Trends: What’s Out
1. Algorithm Dressing
The TikTok-fueled cycle of niche aesthetics—coquette today, mob wife tomorrow—has reached exhaustion point. What started as playful experimentation now feels algorithmic and repetitive. Consumers are craving individuality over trend-chasing, dressing in a way that feels personal, not pre-approved by their For You page.
2. Neon Colors
The hyper-saturated, look-at-me neon era is dimming. Shoppers are shifting toward muted, versatile tones: colors that layer effortlessly, play well with others, and don’t scream for attention. It’s not about dulling down; it’s about embracing a palette with longevity, subtlety, and a little restraint.
3. Coquette Bows on Everything
It’s been... a lot. Ribboned socks, barrette stacks, bow belts layered over literally everything. At some point, the hyper-feminine charm flipped from sweet to costume-y. Letting the bows take a breather signals a shift toward sleeker, more intentional styling. After all, we still love a bow. Minimal silhouettes, clean lines, and fewer frills leave room for stronger statements without leaning on overt cutesiness. The coquette moment had its fun, but now it’s time to give the aesthetic a little space to breathe.
4. Hyper-Polished Beauty Ideals
The clean girl aesthetic, with its hyper-glossed lips, flawless skin, and slicked-back hair, is feeling too artificial. Spring shifts toward undone textures, blurred lines, and beauty that embraces irregularity, mirroring a larger move toward authenticity over perfection.
5. Mini and Mega Accessories
Spring is all about balance, and that means saying goodbye to extremes on both ends. Impractically tiny accessories (think micro handbags and razor-thin sunglasses) are officially out, replaced by functional, intentional pieces that actually serve a purpose. On the flip side, clunky, oversized footwear like dad sneakers and lug sole loafers are fading too.
So there you have it—five trends you’ll be seeing everywhere (or should be wearing immediately) and five you can safely retire. We’ll be back next week with more spring trends specific to festival season. Stay tuned. 👀
Great rundown, girls! This particular line is my eternal aesthetic - ‘Think of it as performance wear meets polished minimalism.’
Following my trip to Firenze, I’m also big on terracotta hues for Spring and trying to create a slowed down pace in a nonstop world.