It's time for my annual tradition: next year's trend predictions. Every December, I scour Vogue, Pinterest, and Instagram for fashion trends that are slowly creeping in or that have been featured on the runways. For two years in a row, I've been very accurate, if I do say so myself.

The trends were incredibly easy to spot, with opposite designers like Miu Miu and Balenciaga sporting the same ideas. As always, the most important part of fashion is finding yourself instead of just going along with trends, but it can't hurt to get ahead.

Asymmetrical Pants

This one confused me. A lot. However, it's undeniable: asymmetrical pants are in.

This year, we saw one-legged trousers, angled skirts, and sloped shorts on the runways. Slits were more present than ever, and I guess one exposed leg is all the rage. This trend is coming off the back end of the return of one-sleeved tops. Personally, I was never a fan, but that look has worked its way down into fast-fashion sale sections, which means you know it's dying.

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I can't write an article without yelling about sustainability, but this is one of the easiest trends to DIY. Take a pair of scissors and go crazy on one side of your bottoms. If you want to make it look more professional, of course, you can clean up some of the seams with a sewing machine, but that's quite a simple process, too!

If you aren't looking to test out your creative side, Bershka has dresses, skirts, and more that fit with this new trend.

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Yellow

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This one was another that made me slightly apprehensive. Yellow can be a slightly jarring color, often clashing against skin tones or bringing out flaws that we want to keep hidden. However, I cannot argue with Vogue.

Yellow in its various forms popped up all over the runways this year. I saw neons, pastels, and, most of all, a muted yellow.

If you're skeptical about applying this color to your day-to-day life, think about going thrifting. Find a couple of different shades of yellow and try them on. What you like, you can keep, and what you don't, donate it back!

If all of that seems like too much effort, think about figuring out your color season. There are many tests you can do with a simple Google Search, and that can help tell you what shade of yellow looks best on you.

Underwear

This was one of my predictions last year, and its appearance is slowly starting to shift. We saw boxers peaking out of jeans and teeny-tiny shorts this year, but now the focus is going to move to the upper half. Colorful bras slipping out of tank tops and tube tops are going to be all the rage.

Bras as an accessory will move from trashy to a day-to-day occurrence. More than just a slip, we might start seeing bras as shirts. This type of look has been showcased by singers like Olivia Rodrigo while on stage and is bound to hit the streets soon.

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Don't be surprised if we still see underwear around, as that trend has not slowed in its rise. This look is classically paired with economic recessions (think 2008), and it won't be any different this time.

Boxy Clothes

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A few weeks ago, Emma Chamberlain posted a tour of her closet. She tried on clothes and received major backlash for the boxiness of her outfits. That being said, Emma has had a lot of experience in the fashion world and is bound to predict what comes next. Unsurprisingly, the runways featured the same structure and lack of a defined waistline in their outfits.

In 2024, we saw a resurgence of body-based outfits. Clothes were tailored to show or create an hourglass figure as TikTok obsessed over weight loss and Ozempic. Because of how trend cycles work, if something blows up and gets major attention, it's only a matter of time before everyone starts to do the opposite.

This year, we will likely be seeing clothes that don't fall to flatter the body but instead are layered to create an interesting look. It will be a year that values looking cool over pretty, and can't we all do with a little bit of that?

More Sheer

Sheer, sheer, sheer. It was incredibly popular in 2024. Translucent dresses and skirts were seen on red carpets by our favorite A-listers. It was one of the most accurate predictions from my past article.

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That being said, it isn't going anywhere. We're about to see a whole lot of sheer going out tops, a craze that has already started. Black bras underneath see-through black tops have already been brought into the last month's Pinterest feed.

I predict that it might move towards lace instead of thin polyester. Like Kendall Jenner's top above, I think black lace with visible bras will be incredibly popular.

Suede

A suede resurgence could have been predicted a few years ago. How? Because of the large number of people who hated it on social media.

Anything that gains mass attention, positive or negative, swings to the other extreme opinion. Everyone called suede ‘sooooo 2010s,’ but as we're reaching the middle of the decade, 15 years ago doesn't seem that recent. Embarrassing outfits are now viewed with nostalgia and are slowly making their way back into the trend cycles.

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Before the runways, the first inclination of a suede renaissance was with shoes like the ones above. More specifically, Timberland boots moved to the forefront of street style. From there, the material started popping up in other places. Personally, I've seen it on more feminine boots, bags, and other accessories.

I sound like a broken record. I promise I'll stop repeating myself soon, but this is the best thing to thrift. People going through their closets often find their 2012 suede items and bring them to secondhand shops.

If you're interested in this trend, go! Seek out suede before it's resold on Depop for double the price.

Pattern Mixing

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Hot take from the runways: pattern mixing is in. This one is pretty self-explanatory, so I won't drone on. Pattern mixing can be hard to do, and it's definitely a change from the monochromatic, simple outfits we've been seeing.

If you're nervous about starting to be a little bolder with your fabrics, think about stripes. Pair horizontal and vertical stripes. Later down the line, you might feel more comfortable experimenting.

Medieval Gothic

With the rise of Chappell Roan, this one makes sense. Everyone was obsessed with her 2024 VMA outfit, which I added below.

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According to Pinterest's analytics, there has been a steady incline for searches of ‘medieval aesthetic’ with the most popular age demographic being 18-24-year-old women. This group of people is the most likely to set and follow trends.

But what actually is medieval gothic? Gray tones, ruffles, layers, and chains. Try out some ruffle skirts and fitted tops to create the ‘corset effect’ and play around with your makeup. Add stacks and stacks of jewelry to complete your look.

This is definitely an out-of-the-box trend, but it makes life more fun!

Tweed Fabric

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Tweed fabric is coming back in the form of Emily Gilmore, vintage Chanel, and Cher from Clueless Chic. Jackie Kennedy-style suits were on the runway in varying colors and shapes, but all with one thing in common: tweed. Though it isn't the most comfortable fabric, I predict we'll be seeing it late in the year. It's a good material to keep warm, so in the fall, it will likely hit the streets.

You don't have to wear tweed and look outdated; you can make it cute. Lean into its girliness and think about knee-high socks and Mary Janes. As I mentioned before, the movie Clueless is a great inspiration for tweed.

You can also make the fabric more masculine. Oversized blazers and pants can be a great medium for tweed. Play around with it's formality.

Fringe

Another 2010s gem. Fringe is back. Hanging off bags and sleeves, fringe hit the runways with a bang.

Not only that but influencers like Emma Chamberlain (can you tell I love her?) have endorsed the look on their platforms. When celebrities like something, it's only a matter of time before the general public does, too.

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Fringe is another scary addition to an outfit. It can feel bold and potentially out of place. My best advice is to wear it with confidence.

If you act like you've always worn something, who's to question you? You can also start small. You don't need full fringe sleeves like the image above, but you can have bits and pieces on your shoes or bags. Get this: you can combine two of these trends with suede fringe. Crazy.

2025 is going to be big for bold fashion. We've seen so much emphasis on simplicity. Clean girls, athleisure, and matching sets always have a place and time, but they aren't the only element of fashion.

Truly, have fun this year and experiment. Remember that no trend must be followed. The most important thing is to find your personal style. Let me know if I missed any predictions!