5 Sophisticated Spring Outfit Trends That Designers Are Championing Over Florals in 2025

Spring, is that you? Well, given the spells of frosty winds and dark skies recently, I’d be inclined to say no. But with the evenings slowly getting lighter and the shops swapping out wool coats for trenches, we don’t have long to wait for spring 2025 to be in full bloom. While your wardrobe may still be firmly in winter mode (and I’m not ready to give up my cashmere cardigans quite yet), it’s also a good time to look ahead to the fresh new trends just around the corner.

On the S/S ’25 runways there was a tale of two halves: yes, all of the pastels and romantic pieces you might expect for spring were present, but we’d be wrong to ignore the sheer number of boxy suits, deep tones and practical staples too; so what does this polarising combination mean for our wardrobes?

Well, after taking a thorough look through dozens of 2025 shows and the street style of social media’s best dressed, it was easy to spot the same reoccurring pieces, colours and themes that I’m convinced will come to define this spring.

From the colour expected replace chocolate brown, to the revival of a controversial print trend, these are the key looks that will take your outfits from 2024 into the new year. So, if you’re braving the cold and looking forward to sunnier times ahead, keep scrolling to see the 2025 spring outfit trends already gaining traction, and surprisingly, it doesn’t include any ditsy florals.

1. BUTTER YELLOW

Style Notes: After 2023’s spicy reds and 2024’s deep cocoa browns, we’re looking for something with a little more lift to bring some vibrancy back to our wardrobes. Pastels might not be considered groundbreaking for spring, but following S/S ’24’s summer black out, sunshine yellow is right on time to give us a much needed dose of a dopamine after the longest January on record. People may shrink back from the thought of such a punchy shade, but yellow is one of those colours that makes the wearer feel instantly happier, whether worn head-to-toe or in the form of a pop of colour.

We find “butter” to be the perfect hue as it encapsulates everything from light and creamy buttermilk yellows right through to warm daffodils, so if this is your first time experimenting with colour, rest assured that there’s a shade to suit every skin tone.

Hoe to Wear It: Yellow looks best with equally fresh colours, but we’ve most often seen it paired with white accessories (more on those later). Think yellow knits over white tank tops, dresses and white bags, or sunny shirts with ecru denim.

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2.BUSINESS CASUAL

Style Notes: Tailoring can often get a bad rep for feeling a little “samey” (likely because each season repeats the same waistcoats and peg trousers), but 2025 is all about making your “luxe” feel laidback. Forget pinstripes and heels, those in the know are wearing smart tailoring with flats, unbuttoning collars and adding caps and t-shirts into the mix too. Think blazers and trainers, shirts and denim and pencil skirts and hoodies. The attitude is off-duty cool, and is made up of mix and match separates that can be dressed up or down with just the change of a shoe.

How to Wear It: A great shirt is the foundation of this look, and whether you wear with jeans, long skirts or tailored trousers, keep it feeling fresh with an easy flat and mini bag that won’t weigh you down on weekends.

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3. LA DOLCE VITA

Style Notes: Haven’t managed to get away on holiday yet? Never mind, you can channel the spirit of the Italian riviera wherever you are, with just a few trending pieces in your wardrobe. Step aside cottagecore, our moodboards are suddenly full of Sofia Loren and Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, and cats eye sunglasses and silk headscarves are reigning supreme for the rest of 2025. On the runways, Dolce and Gabbana, Vivetta, and Sonia Rykiel were all about high-waisted pencil skirts and shorts, babydoll twin sets and lace, pulling together a “ladylike” aesthetic perfect for spring. Could this be 2025’s sexier answer to the far more floaty bohemian revival? We’re keeping our eyes peeled.