If You Have Good Taste, These 8 Chic Editor-Approved Fall Trends Will Be No Surprise

Fall 2025 brought animal print and boho revival to our IG feed, but to look like a real fashion person, these are the must-know insider trends of the season. I asked our editors for their number one fall 2025 trends. It's no surprise that funnel-neck jackets and brown suede accents made the list (they've been a favorite for weeks). The dated plaid shirt makes its reappearance, ahem, the easiest way to turn a boring basic 'fit into a runway-ready look, and so does the bubble skirt, one of summer's standout trends. While capri blues and stripes dominate our feeds, here's the insider list of the chicest fall 2025 trends.

Below are the eight editor-approved fall trends that deserve a spot in your fall 2025 outfit rotation.

Plaid Button-Down

A plaid button-down tied around the waist is the chicest styling hack of fall 2025. Elevate basic outfits like jeans and long sleeves with this "dated" tartan style. We've spotted fashion people everywhere, from Norway-based creator Annabel Rosendahl to L.A. resident Elsa Hosk rocking the relaxed plaid shirt trend.

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COS

Checked Flannel Shirt

Free People

We the Free Ashley Plaid Shirt

Fur Everything

"You can't talk about chic fall trends without including fur. One of my all-time favorite outfits is a faux fur jacket (specifically, this Frankie Shop one), a black miniskirt and tights, and pumps or knee boots. Fur anything makes whatever you're wearing look special and festive, and there's so much good, reasonably priced faux fur to choose from." — Allyson Payer, Senior Editor

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The Frankie Shop

Hope Faux Fur Jacket

MANGO

Faux-Fur Coat With Shirt Collar

Knee-Length Skirts

"While I wore so many midi skirts all spring and summer, I've been loving knee-length ones for fall. My favorite outfit formula I've been wearing ever since it got colder is a wool coat, sweater, knee-length skirt, tights, and knee-high boots." — Audry Hiaoui, associate shopping editor

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Free People

All or Nothing Half Slip

j.crew

Lace-Trim Slip Skirt in Matte Textured Satin

Funnel-Neck Jackets

"A funnel-neck jacket is one of the chicest outerwear silhouettes I'm investing in this season—a sure-fire way to look instantly on-trend." — Judith Jones, associate shopping director

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Lalisa Ruched Suede Bomber, Burnt Umber

ZARA

Minimal Short Trench ZW Collection

Lululemon

Always Effortless Classic-Fit Jacket

Bubble Skirts

"After seeing it all over the runways from Prada to Tibi and especially at Chloé, I can say I've fully been influenced to love the bubble skirt trend. What I once thought could only work for summer is now coming with me this fall, layered under a blazer or cool jacket. If you're bored with your current skirt selection, try leveling it up with this easy update." — Sierra Mayhew, fashion editor

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Cinq à Sept

Cellah Taffeta Bubble-Hem Midi-Skirt

ASTR the Label

Laryn Skirt

Fleur du Mal

Terry Bubble Skirt

Brown Suede Accessories

"I'm all about dark chocolate brown suede accessories to give my outfits a luxe touch this season—a sumptuous suede handbag or chic suede loafers are the perfect options to lean into the trend." — Judith Jones, associate shopping director

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Toteme

Suede Belted Bucket Bag

ZARA

Split Leather Loafers

Gap

Vegan Suede Slouchy Tote Bag

Dark-Wash Denim

"Dark-wash denim has been top of mind for me for many seasons, but now more than ever. Darker jeans instantly elevate any outfit and make it look much more expensive as well." — Jennifer Camp Forbes, senior shopping editor

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Eco Tinted Wide-Leg Jeans

Corduroy Pants

"I'm really loving corduroy pants for fall. Although on the surface, the textile feels very 2016-coded. (Who can forget the mustard, corduroy skirts that dominated the Thanksgiving dinner table at the height of the King Kyle Snapchat dog filter era?) It's back and rearing its head this season. The modern retelling of corduroy bottoms is coming in the form of balloon jeans and straight-leg trousers, often in the form of rich, caramel tones or deep mocha browns. I've seen elevated corduroy pants paired a lot with checkered and plaid shirts, and surprisingly, it works. The entire look might give Farmer chic to you, but, to me, it feels like an easy-to-wear adaptation of Prada fall/winter 2017 or Caroline Bessette-Kennedy's Tribecca pap walks in the '90s." — Ana Escalante, associate features editor

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madewell

The Balloon Pant

Madewell

The Plus Wide-Leg Pant in Corduroy

Banana Republic

High-Rise Wide-Leg Corduroy Pant