Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Eve Dawes
What’s out of style for 2025 and what to wear instead
Outdated fashion trends don’t mean ditching your whole wardrobe. I’m keeping most of mine on rotation but there’s a few fashion trends I’m leaving behind for these fresher looks for 2025. As much as I love my platform heels and any way to add height to my 5’2″ frame, classic slingback heels have always had my heart. I’m also loving that brooches and statement jewelry is back in style. So I’m definitely embracing the Dynasty aesthetic that I was too young for the first time around. Here’s what is out of style for 2025 that’s hitting my storage and what’s getting added to my closet for 2025.
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1. Outdated fashion trends Crystal drop earrings | In style for 2025 – statement earrings
As a former Mrs Nevada and Mrs England I’m never going to completely ditch my crystal chandelier earrings but I also adore the 80’s gold and bold hoops and sculptural earrings and puffy heart styles.
Love it or hate it, quiet luxury is phasing out and wearing more unique pieces of statement jewelry is more in style. Think less Van Cleef Alhambra and Cartier Love bracelets and more unique pieces that express who you are. As seen at Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Ferragamo.
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2. Out Body Chains | In brooches
I haven’t worn a body chain since the first time they were in fashion back in the 90’s and for 2025 they’re definitely an outdated fashion trend. I’ve always been more of a brooch girl. Whether that’s a crystal Chanel brooch, YSL logo brooch or gold Versace safety pin brooch. I actually have a Versace safety pin dress I use the pins off of rather than buying more.
Body jewelry is always going to be a trend that goes in and out of style quickly and only works in Summer. Versus brooches which are timeless and can be worn for every season. I know where I’d rather invest my money.
For 2025, don’t just think designer or logo pins. A bit like the jewelry trends for 2025, also work in sculptural pins fastened to your blazer or coat or thigh high leg slit.
3. Out denim maxi skirts | In leather column skirts
I never really got into denim maxi skirts. They’re a bit too grungy for me and normally swamp me.
For 2025 it’s luxe feeling leather column midi or maxi skirts that are replacing denim maxi skirts. The trick is to find a length that works best for you. Whether that’s a midi or maxi. Think of column skirts as their more elegant sister. For the most on trend styles for 2025 look for rich browns, burgundy, or black.
4. Outdated fashion trends – platforms | In style for 2025 slingbacks
While platform heels might be an outdated fashion trend, my platform heels aren’t going far. As I love any excuse to add inches but they never felt like they were my style.
I’m definitely more of a classic style girl which is why the return of slingback shoes of all heel heights from flats to kitten to stiletto heels makes me happy. Just don’t forget a callus removing pedi since this is the only part of your foot you’ll see.
Prada, Versace and Dior have some of the best slingback shoes around for 2025 but Steve Madden, Sam Edelman and Tony Bianco also do some really good more affordable luxe for less styles. Including metallic slingback heels which checks off both the metallic and slingback shoe trends for 2025.
5. What’s out of style for 2025 – neons | In style – metallics
If you’ve read my blog for a while you’ll know my style ethos is the more glam the better. So give me all the metallics and crystal embellishments.
While neon is out of style for 2025, metallics, sequins and crystals are most definitely in style. Don’t save these looks just for the night. 2025 is the year to wear them for everyday too.
What’s out of style for 2025
By all means don’t throw out all of your favorites just because they’re out of style right now! Either rotate in the pieces that are more in style or save them for the next time they’re back in style.
- Platform heels
- Baggy jeans
- Neon
- Denim maxi skirts
- Crystal chandelier earrings
- Sporty sunglasses frames
- Distressed denim
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