In the past several years, quiet luxury and minimalism have shifted style into a pared-back realm. Fashion has largely been centered around neutral palettes, tailoring, and somewhat androgynous designs. Recently, however, there has palpable shift. Last year, we saw the meteoric rise of elegant fashion with the return of pillbox hats, leather gloves, and A-line skirts. Looking ahead to the fall/winter 2025 collections, we saw ladylike, feminine fashion reframed by designers on the runways, which will have an impact on how we’re dressing.
At brands such as Prada, Miu Miu, and Givenchy, designers explored different notions of femininity through clothing, including emblems such as brooches, stoles, and bullet bras. The collections were brimming with car coats, lace-trimmed slip skirts, skirt suits, floral dresses, pumps, sheer hosiery, peplum shapes, and bow-embellished pieces—all items I feel inspired to integrate into my closet. Ahead, see a shopping list of the ladylike fashion pieces I’m eyeing.
Cue the return of peplums.
The lace slip skirt I own in three different colors.
A perpetual sell-out piece.
Perfect for summer.
To pair with the matching top.
The bows!
Car coats are a key buy.
To wear season after season.
The gorgeous Savette pochette bag finished in chartreuse.
Pair a car coat with sheer tights and pumps.
We're bound to see more satin in 2025.
Finished in a beautiful shade of coral.
The iconic Dior bar jacket.
The fashion set can't get enough of A-line silhouettes.
Roger Vivier's shoes are true classics.
To style with bare legs and kitten heels.
Soft pastels are taking over.
We're starting to see more and more bows.
A sophisticated take on a mini dress.
Top-handle bags are the moment.
Stunning.
All things lace, please and thank you.
New in from Valentino.
Pretty bras were all over the fall/winter 2025 runways.
Polished pants are a staple.
A forever piece.
Just add heels.
The Celine bag that is set to take off this year.
For a wedding or special event.
