Winter Fashion Trends 2024-2025

We’ve already had very cold weather in Ohio, but winter isn’t quite officially here. Still, I’ve already moved some of my lighter weight fall clothes out to make room for a more winter appropriate wardrobe. So I thought today would be a good day to run through a few of the more wearable winter fashion trends for 2024-2025.

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Because the style houses do two runway seasons where they share the new designs, we generally think of trends really breaking onto the scene in spring and fall. But in fact, there are trends that are also unique to winter and summer. We don’t tend to talk about those quite as much, and indeed some of the winter trends are in fact holdovers from the fall. But I do think there are enough uniquely winter trends to spend a little time talking through a few of them.

As in the fall, many of the items that are trending are indeed classics that are just having a moment. So they never really go out of style, but they are more prevalent this year than in some other recent ones. Let’s see what’s popular this winter.

Funnel Neck Tops, Sweaters & Outerwear

Turtlenecks are actually prevalent this winter. But the more unique neckline that seems to be everywhere is the funnel neck. You’ll see those that still fit fairly close to the body, like the one below…

But you’ll also see a lot of truer funnel necks that stand away from the neck some, creating a more interesting visual. And this neckline can be even more flattering on some body types.

Of course, I’m using visuals from favorite retailers for this post. Some are pricey, while others are very reasonably priced. And I’ve collected a pretty wide variety of options to include in our shopping widgets, too. So click through any of the images in the shopping widgets that you’re interested in for more details. You’ll find many things are reduced in price right now.

Barrel Jeans

Barrel jeans (aka, lantern jeans or horseshoe jeans) have been quite polarizing for a couple of years now. But that means they’ve also had time to grow on many of us. And designers have gotten a little smarter with them, too, streamlining the silhouettes a little to make them more appealing and nuanced.

I actually like the barrel jeans. But if this is a pass for you, no need to worry. The straight leg jean is still very on trend and always classic. If you do choose to try a pair of barrel jeans, make sure you choose some that are the right length for you. This is not a pant that you want puddling at the ankles. You lose the silhouette that way, creating somewhat of a mess. But a full length barrel pant or jean can look quite flattering with a bit of heel and just a little bit of ankle (or boot) showing.

Liquid Leather

Leather and faux leather have been popular for some time now. But this year we’re seeing evening silkier, more fluid leather-like fabrics in items like skirts, pants and dresses, as well as jackets.

Faux leather is another fairly safe trend to invest in because it’s always beautiful and rich looking.

Classic American Sportswear – Trousers

I really like to consider the broader trends when we’re talking about trending fashions because they help you to understand the style elements and how to wear them better. Quiet luxury continues to trend, but so does classic American sportswear. And when I say sportswear I don’t mean athletic clothing, but the sportswear of the 1940-50s, made popular by Katherine Hepburn and her contemporaries.

Think classic button-up shirts, crewneck sweaters, pleated and wider leg trousers, loafers and trench coats. Most of us have some of those items in our closets, but the one that we may need to update is the classic trouser. Personally, I’m quite pleased that the fuller leg, classic trouser continues to feel stylish and modern.

All Furry

Like faux leather, faux fur is a texture we just can’t seem to get enough of this year. Again, faux fur has been popular for several years now, but it’s growing in favor even more this winter.

Expect to see faux fur textures of all sorts, plenty of colors to choose from and all different silhouettes. You could go with an animal print, a creamy winter white, chocolate brown, deep winter blue or classic black.

And you can wear you faux fur jackets and coats with practically anything. No need to wait for a special occasion. In fact, pairing your faux fur with denim is so chic.

Capes & Wraps

Another outerwear trend to look forward to this winter…and into spring…is capes. I’m hearing more talk of capes than I’m actually seeing in stores, but they are out there to be found. We’re talking true capes, too, with define shoulders, front closures and arm holes.

But other wraps also continue to trend. So I’ve included wraps and ponchos in our shopping widget, too.

Equestrian Details & Riding Boots

Another general trend we continue to see this winter is the fascination with English countryside. That means equestrian details continue to show up especially on accessories, but also sometimes outerwear.

And we’re also seeing the return of the riding boot. Again, these are classic boots. So they’re never completely out of style. But they look very on trend this year. But we’re not going back to the early 2000s and wearing riding boots over skinny jeans. Instead, I suggest looking for riding boots that are fairly lean and clean, but do have minimal, tasteful equestrian accents, then wearing them with dresses, skirts or thick, pant-like leggings.

Fair Isle Sweaters

There are dozens of other winter trends, of course. But the final one I’ll draw your attention to here is the Fair Isle sweater. This classic sweater seems to be the “jumper” of the year. It’s perfect for the holiday season, but looks festive and fresh and pretty for the rest of the cold season, too.

You’ll see so many Fair Isle cardigans and pullovers this winter. And the sky’s the limit for colors and silhouettes. I’m seeing slim fitting sweaters as well as those that are chunkier and longer. Look for them in alpaca, cashmere, merino wool, cotton and blends.

It’s a good time to add a Fair Isle sweater to your wardrobe because so many are marked down right now as we approach the holidays.

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