The Fashion Forecast: 15 Trends…What’s Fading, What’s Popping, and What’s Just Arrived

Fashion is moving fast—and in 2025, if you’re not keeping an eye on what’s falling off and what’s coming up, you’re missing half the fun. We’ve sorted the top 15 trends of the moment into three categories to make it easy:

Winding Down (time to retire or remix)

In Full Swing (wear now, wear often)

Emerging (get ahead of the crowd)

You’ll get verified celebrity + influencer examples, practical style advice, and indie picks from Cordsmiff to keep it wearable.

Winding Down: Trends to Retire (or Remix)

1. Barbiecore

We had our pink moment. After dominating 2023, Barbiecore has fizzled out. TikTok is done with plastic pink overload, and fashion has moved on to more nuanced doll-like styling.

What to do: Try softer dollcore—pastels, bows, or satins—but skip the full pink explosion.

Who’s moving on:

• Alix Earle joked in a recent GRWM that she’s “retiring the pink-on-pink look” and now reaches for slip dresses and neutrals.

• @thefashionfruit posted a “Barbiecore funeral” reel, styling one last hot pink fit for the archives.

Try instead: Cordsmiff’s Coquette Club Tote or a bow-detailed scrunchie

2. Clean Girl Aesthetic

It’s been a long ride of slick buns, no-makeup makeup, and beige-on-beige outfits. But 2025 is here, and the vibe is chaotic, layered, and real.

What to do: Think second-day braids, mix textures, and add one intentionally off element.

Who’s done with it:

• Matilda Djerf’s Djerf Avenue campaigns now lean into oversized coats and bold layering.

• @threadstyled declared “Clean girl’s gone. Messy glam is here.”

Try instead: Cordsmiff’s Grunge Monogram Scarf paired with a white tee and layered gold chains

3. Quiet Luxury

The stealth-wealth vibe peaked in 2023 with tonal dressing and logo-less cashmere. But fashion has moved on to louder, more expressive pieces.

What to do: Mix structured staples with bold graphics, or add metallics and print texture to classic looks.

Who ditched it:

• Sofia Richie Grainge’s Italy trip featured denim, bold earrings, and statement accessories.

• @alyssainthecity has embraced thrifted layers and oversized silhouettes.

Try instead: Cordsmiff’s Velvet Static Tee under a longline blazer

4. Balletcore

Tulle skirts and satin flats are fading. The look is still soft, but less costume and more contrast.

What to do: Pair dainty pieces with tougher ones—leather jackets, boots, cargo pants.

Who pivoted:

• Devon Lee Carlson wore lace tights with kitten heels and a mini leather skirt.

• @petiteelliee now layers ballet wraps with cargos and platform boots.

Try instead: Cordsmiff’s Cream Polka Dot Scarf styled as a headband or necktie

5. Cottagecore

Prairie dresses and linen aprons had their moment. Today’s version is darker and more mysterious.

What to do: Shift into folklorecore with witchy prints, layered textures, and dark florals.

Who evolved:

• Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour looks leaned into moody capes and forest motifs.

• @cottagekori embraced forest goth and “dark cottage” edits.

Try instead: Cordsmiff’s The Forest Knows Hoodie or Cryptic Love Letter Shirt

In Full Swing: Trends You Should Be Wearing Now

6. Maximalism

Forget neutrals—big energy is in. Loud prints, vibrant color clashes, metallics, and texture-on-texture are dominating.

What to do: Mix prints, stack accessories, and embrace intentional chaos.

Who’s doing it:

• Wisdm8 wore orange cargo pants, glitter vinyl, and rainbow beads in a viral post.

• @glazedfashion’s “Rule of 5” layering guide hit 1 million+ views.

Try: Cordsmiff’s Trash Romance Tee + Cheetah Print Sweatshirt combo

7. Gen Z Prep (Club Collegiate)

It’s prep, but with a wink. Think tennis skirts with hoodies, sweater vests with sneakers, and gender-neutral varsity vibes.

What to do: Pair polished silhouettes with sporty or thrifted layers.

Who’s sporting it:

• Amelia Dimoldenberg wore a pleated skirt and varsity jacket to the Adidas x Gucci event.

• @stylesbyyaz frequently posts new prep looks—oversized blazers, cropped polos, striped knits.

Try: Cordsmiff’s Debate Club Sweatshirt or Tennis Sunday Sweater Vest

8. ’70s Boho Revival

Suede, fringe, earthy florals, and sun-washed tones are trending again—updated with a modern twist.

What to do: Pair a maxi skirt with a graphic tee and Western boots.

Who’s doing it:

• Gigi Hadid wore a crochet top and fringe vest at Paris Fashion Week.

• @thebohoblonde keeps her feed stocked with boho layers and bandanas.

Try: Cordsmiff’s Vintage Floral Scarf or Weekend Ranch Hand Tee

9. Y2K (Still Not Over)

Low-rise, rhinestones, baby tees, and wraparound sunnies are still here—just styled smarter.

What to do: Pair low-rise cargos with modern accessories. Skip the kitsch.

Who’s still doing it:

• Hailey Bieber wore a rhinestone-trim tee and vintage cargos at the Rhode pop-up.

• @bbygirlaesthetics blends baby tees with knee socks and shoulder bags.

Try: Cordsmiff’s VHS Paused Tee

10. Coquette / Living Doll

Barbiecore has faded, but coquette energy remains—ribbons, bows, and delicate textures, styled with edge.

What to do: Contrast soft pieces with sneakers or denim layers.

Who’s reinventing it:

• Sabrina Carpenter paired a corset top with Dr. Martens on tour.

• @charlotteaustin’s babydoll dress + denim jacket combo went viral for its contrast

Try: Cordsmiff’s Meet Me in the Moss Crewneck or Spritz Season Scarf

Emerging: What to Get Into Now

11. Indie Sleaze 2.0

Flash photography, thrifted jackets, heavy eyeliner—this Tumblr-era style is back.

What to do: Mix distressed tees with oversized jackets. Add some glitter, too.

Who’s doing it:

• Olivia Rodrigo wore ripped tights and a vintage tee to a secret NYC set.

• @cybernymph’s flash-lit “chaotic night out” vlogs have built a cult following.

Try: Cordsmiff’s Neon Divorce Tee or Velvet Static Rose Shirt

12. Y3K Futurism

The new future is shiny: chrome, metallics, holographic textures, and space-age cuts.

What to do: Try one futuristic piece per outfit—like a metallic skirt or reflective accessories.

Who’s on it:

• Doja Cat wore a robotic silver corset on stage at Coachella 2025.

• @deconstructeddiva dropped a “Year 3000” lookbook with layered silver techwear.

Try: Cordsmiff’s galactic-style print tees or request a futuristic drop

13. Ranch Girl Summer

Cowgirl energy meets desert grunge. Think rodeo tees, vintage denim, bandanas, and boots.

What to do: Go full Western or just style a ranch-graphic tee with cargos.

Who’s living it:

• Kaitlin Reagan posted a ranchcore fit: cactus tee, cowboy boots, and scarf-as-top.

• @cowboykelsey’s rodeo-meets-thrifted outfit reels are going viral.

Try: Cordsmiff’s Wild & Free Tee, Western Skull Shirt, or Desert Bloom Scarf

14. Lazy Luxury

Comfy, elevated, “I have a house in Montauk” energy. Slouchy knits, loafers, and timeless neutrals.

What to do: Oversized crewneck + soft pants = peak 2025 ease.

Who’s doing it:

• Sofia Richie Grainge’s “weekend on the lake” outfit posts nail this relaxed luxury.

• @leisureclub.jpg serves up weekly reels of soft-focus luxe loungewear.

Try: Cordsmiff’s Premium Heavyweight Hoodie or Vintage College Knit Sweater

15. DIY & Personalization

Gen Z wants fashion that feels personal. That means custom, upcycled, or handmade.

What to do: Look for shops that offer made-to-order or customizable pieces.

Who’s crafting it:

• @heyitsjules shares her embroidery process weekly and just launched a collab.

• #CustomTee on TikTok has over 80M views and keeps growing.

Try: Cordsmiff’s made-to-order shop on Etsy

Final Style Tip

Fashion right now is about mood over microtrend. Ask yourself:

Does this feel like me?

Can I make it my own?

Is it fun?

If yes—wear it. Style it. Live it.

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