Winter is officially here and while the temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter, your style potential is only expanding.
As the chill sets in and layering becomes a non-negotiable, it’s time to refresh your cold-weather wardrobe with pieces that deliver both warmth and wow factor. We’ve combed the runways, stalked our favourite It-girls, and clocked the biggest style shifts of the season to bring you the ultimate Cosmo-approved guide to winter 2025 fashion trends.
winter 2025 fashion trends...
At a glance…
- Ethical fur
- Fun stockings
- Skirts over pants (yep, they’re still here)
- Massive, oversized coats
- Creative layering
- Uggs and slippers
- ’70s style
01
(Faux) Fur
It’s giving rich auntie who goes to the opera and spends her winters skiing in Vail — what more could you want?
Whether you’re thrifting a vintage fur jacket, swiping faux fur on Depop, or investing in a cruelty-free statement piece, fur (faux or vintage, always ethically, of course) is winter’s ultimate power move.
Toss it over your shoulders like you’re walking the streets of Paris in the ’60s or rug up in full.
02
Stockings & legwarmers, glowed up
This year, the humble tight got a much-needed glow-up. Say goodbye to boring black opaques and hello to bold, colourful, even patterned stockings that peek out from beneath micro skirts or tailored shorts. It’s very Y2K-meets-Copenhagen, and an easy way to inject dopamine into your winter wardrobe.
Pair some super cute stockings with a pair of wooly legwarmers for an extra layer of warmth and style.
03
Skirts over pants
Remember in 2003 when we all wore mini skirts over jeans like it was a religion? Well… she’s back. And this time, she’s all grown up. We’re talking flowing bias-cut dresses over trousers, denim under slip skirts, even cargo pants beneath tulle. This is less Lizzie McGuire at the school disco and more Paloma Wool at a gallery opening.
Combinations could include slinky textured layers, a knit skirt over slim-line trousers, a tank and open-toed shoes, or a bohemian flowing midi dress over flared jeans, paired with kitten heels and an oversized jacket.
04
Oversized coats that almost eat you alive
You know those trench coat buttoned to the TOP looks that make you feel like you might bump into Lily-Rose Depp at a petrol station? Yeah. that’s what we’re doing this winter. Huge, cocoon-like trenches and wrap coats are dominating 2025’s cold-weather mood board.
Think practical luxury. They say “I’m important” while also keeping your body temperature regulated.
05
Wonderful layering
This season isn’t about matching — it’s about mixing. It’s not about looking polished, it’s about looking like you tried… but not too hard.
Fashion in winter 2025 is vintage-infused, head-to-toe layered, and fearlessly bold. So pull on those tights, wrap yourself in your grandmother’s coat, and walk into the storm with style. Because cold weather might be coming – but baby, you’re bringing the heat.
06
Ugg up
Haven’t you heard? Once relegated to the realm of loungewear, Ugg boots have shed their pandemic-era associations to reclaim their spot as a certified fashion staple.
Not only do the slippers make for a cute, casual outfit, they’re oh-so comfy and keep you cosy in the cold weather.
07
'70s dreaming
Boho has been creeping back (largely thanks to Chemena Kamali’s cool-girl Chloé), and this season, it takes a ’70s twist.
Be it by way of a ruffled collar, suede shirt or bellbottom jean, silhouettes and textures inspired by the decade are everywhere — a trend we can expect to see evolve once the weather stars warming back up.
