7 Trends That Are Out of Style for Winter 2025 (and What to Wear Instead)

It hurts my heart a little to say this, but the classic fitted moto jacket with all the hardware is out of style for winter 2025. It’s still a great piece — just not the one that’s trending hard right now. This season is all about bomber jackets because they feel fresh, modern, and pair beautifully with wide-leg denim. One of my current favorites is this chocolate-brown faux leather bomber with a cool cropped fit. It looks amazing with jeans or even a satin midi skirt, and the color is so rich and flattering. I’m wearing the bomber in an XS, and the fit is exactly what I want in a cropped style.

Overly ripped jeans have been fading for a while, but they’re officially out of style for winter 2025, especially if you want a polished look. Clean, non-distressed denim instantly makes your outfit feel more elevated and modern. I’m loving this faded black/gray pair from Mother — the high rise is comfortable, the wash is super flattering, and the floor-skimming hem makes your legs look a mile long. I styled them three different ways in the video because they’re that versatile. I’m wearing these in a 24, and they fit me perfectly.

Round toe shoes are also out of style for winter 2025 because they visually shorten the leg line. Instead, pointy-toe boots or heels are the move — they elongate your silhouette and make you look slimmer without trying. My current go-to boots are a pair of chocolate-brown suede from Revolve with a 2-inch heel. They’re incredibly comfortable, the color looks so luxe, and they elevate even a simple denim look. I grabbed these in my true size, and they’re spot-on.

The waterfall cardigan has had its moment, but it’s definitely out of style for winter 2025 because the draped front adds bulk and takes away your shape. A shorter, regular cardigan looks more polished, especially worn unbuttoned with sleeves pushed up. I’m loving this navy one from Quince — it’s affordable, soft, and so flattering with barrel-leg jeans. Navy is also a big trend right now, and it mixes beautifully with chocolate brown. I’m wearing the cardigan in a small and the jeans in a 24, and both pieces run true to size on me.

Big florals can look frumpy and add unnecessary visual bulk, which is why they’re out of style for winter 2025. Animal prints, on the other hand, always bring a chic, modern edge to any outfit. My favorite subtle way to wear the trend is accessories — like these stunning snake-print slingback heels I showed in the video. They’re chocolate brown and camel, they look so expensive, and they pair perfectly with my real-leather camel bomber from Quince and chocolate brown coated Frame jeans. I’m wearing the bomber in an XS and the jeans in a 24, and both fit like a dream.

Cold-shoulder tops are definitely out of style for winter 2025, mostly because they interrupt the line of the shoulder and feel a little dated. A one-shoulder silhouette is much more modern and tastefully sexy. I’ve been loving this ruched one-shoulder top from ASTR — it’s soft, flattering, and under $100. I styled it with the coolest gray studded jeans from Alice + Olivia, and I cannot get over the champagne studs. I’m wearing the top in an XS and the jeans in a 24, and both fit me beautifully.

Chunky dad sneakers are officially out of style for winter 2025 because they add too much bulk and compete with your outfit. Sleek, minimal sneakers feel cleaner and instantly elevate a casual look. My favorite pair right now is a chocolate-brown suede sneaker from Nordstrom Rack — under $50 but they look luxe. I wore them with my Amazon sweatsuit, which is incredibly soft and comes in a ton of colors. I picked up the sneakers in my regular size, and I wear the sweatsuit in a small in both the top and pants.