I’m Taking a Break From Trends—8 Classic Looks I’ll Be Wearing Instead This Year

While there's no denying the importance of trends in keeping fashion fresh and inventive, it's worth picking and choosing the ones you buy into. In fact, there is something to be said for building a wardrobe which altogether eludes them. If you want your clothing to outlast seasonal tastes, consider a more future-proof approach to shopping, focusing on forever buys over fleeting fads. Personally, I believe there's room for both—in my own wardrobe, I try to keep things timeless, but if a trend particularly excites me, I'll allow myself to try it out in a low-stakes way. If I don't get the wear out of it within a few months, I'll simply flog it on Vinted, pass it on to a friend or hand it over to a charity shop.

Generally, though, I get the most joy out of piecing together a simple, classic look that I know I can re-wear for years to come. And I've found that amongst the hundreds showcasing trend-led looks on Instagram and during Fashion Month, there are plenty who adopt a similar attitude to dressing. In fact, I recently went down a street-style rabbit hole and was pleasantly surprised by how many understated outfits I came across. Fresh from the streets of London, Milan and New York, the eight ensembles below are at the top of my list to re-create for the coming season.

8 Classic Street Style Outfits That Are So Easy To Copy:

1. Maxi Coat + Socks + Slingbacks

Style Notes: Assistant Social Media Editor, Annie Wheatland-Clinch shows us how 3 classic items can feel fresh for 2025. From the timeless coat silhouette in a trending shade, to the pairing of staple white socks with classic black slingbacks, this outfit is seriously elevated.

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2. Long Coat + Jeans + Strappy Heels

Style Notes: A long coat is a timeless option that will never go out of style. For 2025 however, fashion people are keeping the base of their outfits simple and using elevated accessories to dress up the look. Take this New York fashion week attendee for example, who uses an elegant neck scarf and trendy socks-and-sandals combo to dress up an otherwise simple outfit.

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3. Leather Coat + Tailored Trousers + Chunky Boots

Style Notes: This look simultaneously feels fresh and familiar. Leather is huge again this season, and they look so cool teamed with tailored trousers, a sleek tie and all-weather boots.

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4. Bomber Jacket + Slip Skirt + Heels

Style Notes: It's not uncommon to spot a bomber jacket outfit throughout spring, but this one paired with a brightly coloured slip skirt and elegant heels feels like a contemporary take on the look.

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5. Suiting + Tie + Loafers

Style Notes: Slouchy tailoring is trending big time in 2025, but suiting like this will never date—especially when paired with timeless loafers and a chic neck tie. This fashoon week-goer has opted for an abstract ponytail-tie, but for everyday dressing opt for a pale yellow satin iteration.

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6. Aviator + Mini Skirt + Kitten Heels

Style Notes: If it involves a black mini skirt, it's an instant winner in our books. The combination of the mid-thigh hemline and kitten heels is perfection.

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7. Halter Top + Ecru Trousers + Slingbacks

Style Notes: We'd place money on this tonal ensemble still being relevant in ten years' time. Possibly even twenty.

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8. Longline Coat + Maxi Dress + Ballet Flats

Style Notes: When in doubt, look to the Europeans for effortless outfit inspiration. Case-in-point: this impeccable maxi slip dress styling. The ballet flats balance out the heavy coat nicely.

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