Your Fall Capsule Closet 2025: Trending Pieces You’ll Actually Want to Wear
Fall 2025 is shaping up to be all about texture, elevated layering, and strong colour plays — with pieces that feel intentional yet fun. Below, I’ll break down five big trends for autumn/fall 2025, show what makes them stand out, and then share some affordable pieces to pull of this fall’s trendy looks.
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What’s Happening:
Colours this season are going deep: think chocolate brown, mocha, amber, currant red, even butter yellow and chartreuse for a twist.
At the same time, there’s a push for statement pops – a flash of red, or mixing a vibrant hue with a neutral base.
Also burgundy, “aged whiskey” browns, olive green and damson plum are showing up strong.
How To Wear It:
Choose one piece in a saturated hue (e.g., a burgundy skirt, amber blouse) and let the rest stay tonal.
Or anchor your look in a rich neutral (like chocolate brown or olive) and add a small accent in a vivid colour (like red shoes or chartreuse scarf).
For texture-loving wardrobes, this colour trend pairs beautifully with suede, corduroy, and leather (more on that below).
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2. Texture & Material Statement (Suede, Corduroy, Satin)
What’s Happening:
Designers are replacing ultra-quiet minimalism with garments that show texture: suede, corduroy, and satin all made appearances.
For example: the suede jacket is identified as a must-have for the season.
Corduroy pants are being called one of the “strong fashion comeback” items for 2025.
How To Wear It:
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3. Modern Academia & Preppy-Inspired Layers
What’s Happening:
The “Modern Academia” trend picks up with corduroys, collared shirts, blazers, polos, layering in fresh ways.
Preppy elements—like polo-neck sweaters, varsity touches—are revived but styled in unexpected ways.
Layering is the key to dark academia, high socks and loafers, tweed suit, plaid, a trench coat or peacoat and then add an accessory to tie everything together
Popular accessories include leather messenger bags and briefcases, berets, neckties, hair bows, and a book tucked under your arm.
How To Wear It:
Layer a collared shirt under a sleeveless sweater or blazer for that scholarly feel.
Try corduroy or wool trousers with a crisp shirt and blazer in browns/olive to match the colour palette.
Mix preppy staples (polo sweater, loafers) with more luxe textures (suede, satin) for balance.
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4. Funnel Neck Coats: Sleek Warmth with Structure
What’s Happening:
Outerwear is getting an upgrade and the funnel neck coat is leading the charge. With a raised, sculpted neckline, these coats replace bulky scarves and give off a minimalist, modern silhouette. It’s clean, chic, and incredibly practical for cooler days. Keeping you warm and streamlined.
How To Wear It:
They’re elegant, functional, and perfect for layering over knitwear or wide-leg pants for a smart, elongated shape. Opt for neutral shades like camel, charcoal, or olive for timeless appeal. Whether you go for wool, faux leather, or a minimalist trench style, funnel neck coats give you that “city chic in motion” look.
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Burton Signature Funnel Neck Coat
5. Wide-Leg, Balloon & Harem Pants
What’s Happening:
This season is all about flow and comfort. Volume is the new silhouette. Skinny jeans have taken a backseat, and in their place come wide-leg trousers, balloon cuts, and harem-style pants that flow and move beautifully. Comfort and structure are blending into one statement shape.
How To Wear It:
Balance proportions with fitted or cropped tops. Pair wide pants with a funnel neck coat or short trench to elongate the frame. Choose high-waisted styles for that ultra-flattering, leg-lengthening effect.
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Style Takeaways & How to Build Your Closet
Choose 2–3 key trends from the list above and integrate them slowly—don’t feel like you must buy everything.
Anchor with neutrals (rich brown, navy, black) and then introduce one standout piece (texture or strong colour).
Colour wise, lean into the rich palette: chocolate, amber, currant, olive—avoid pastel-aesthetic in favour of depth.
Mix textures (suede + corduroy + satin) to give fall dressing depth.
Layer smartly: Collars under knits, blazers over shirts, jacket over skirt — fall gives you the opportunity.
Style on a Budget: If you feel like you’re only going to wear those pieces a few times, then go with the more affordable option. You can choose to invest in one or two quality pieces if you see yourself wearing them all the time and become one of your timeless pieces (e.g., a good suede jacket).
Which trending pieces will you be adopting this fall season? Comment below!
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