I’m Not Saying We’re Done With These 5 Styles, But These 5 Autumn Fashion Trends are Far More Elegant
Call me cliché, but I take the changing of the season as an invitation to upheave my wardrobe and begin anew. There are parameters to this practice, of course, like adhering to the ‘one in, one out’ rule, so I don’t fall into the trap of over consumption. However, the most important factor I keep in mind when shopping is the trend cycle.
Whenever I peruse my preferred resale apps or local high-street stores, I keep the dated autumn 2025 trends top of mind so I ensure whatever I’m investing to get the most longevity in my wardrobe. That is to say, given fashion’s accelerated pace, there’s a very likely chance that what I love now won’t stay that way forever, unless I buy something that is truly a classic. We are a fickle bunch, after all.
But if the discourse around what’s “in” and what’s “out” has proven anything, it’s that when you buy well and buy with intention, the pieces you invest in really can last you for seasons on end. So, what are the styles that have been put on pause this year, and what are the styles that fashion people are embracing with reckless abandon?
It’s not to say these pieces don’t have a place in your sartorial arsenal, just that collective tastes have slightly moved on from these styles in favour of shapes, cuts and colours that are a little more refreshing. I’m not advocating for you to part with something you really love, but rather want to shed light on the latest autumn 2025 trends that are taking over in popularity in order for you to make the most informed decisions possible. Because is there anything worse than letting something sit in the back of your cupboard for ions, only for it to come back in fashion after you’ve rehomed it?
Without further ado, scroll on for the autumn 2025 fashion trends that some consider to be past their prime, and the new looks taking their place.
The 5 "Dated" Autumn Fashion Trends and The 5 "Fresh" Styles We're Wearing Instead
1. Passing On: Scarf Coats
Wearing Instead: Collarless Coats
Style Notes: One way trends can get superseded is because of how pervasive they were upon first launch. Scarf coats are the perfect example of that. While they'll always be chic, their virality makes them feel slightly of a certain period. Like how the Acne Scarf is synonymous with 2014 fashion, the scarf coat is the 2024 equivalent. So, for the autumn 2025 season, ditch the frills and flourish and keep things simple with a clean cut collarless coat.
Shop the Trend:
This Toteme pieces is at the top of my autumn wislisht.
Without the extra details, like lapels, the clothing layered underneath make the statement, not the coat itself.
Autograph
Wool Blend Collarless Longline Coat
This chocolate brown style is a look within itself.
Massimo Dutti
Long Open Wool Blend Coat
Massimo Dutti are the masters of high-street elegance.
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Coated Drawstring Trench Coat
Combine the windbreaker trend with the collarless style in this waxy piece.
2. Passing On: Satin Ballet Slippers
Wearing Instead: Leather Flats
Style Notes: Satin ballet flats have been stealing the spotlight ever since they made their triumphant return when stepping out at Miu Miu's autumn/winter 2022 collection. While they're undoubtedly the prettiest flat out there, they're one that can easily date amid the slush, sludge and puddles that British winter brings about. Instead, swap it out for something more resilient like leather flats. Be it slippers, moccasins or loafers, these shoes will age like a fine wine.
