Here are four ways to revamp your wardrobe in the New Year.
As the new year approaches, focus on refreshing your wardrobe. Where will you begin the transformation?
From forming a signature style to creating your fashion mantra – fashion tycoons share their no-brainer fashion resolutions for 2025.
Master the layering game.
One of the best style resolutions for the new year is to streamline your wardrobe, a goal we surely revisit often.
With that comes the art of mixing and matching to try and cut down on pointless wardrobe pieces.
“It’s all about unexpected combinations,” says Boohoo’s head of product, Sarah Heaton, who suggests mixing relaxed bottoms with elevated tops – such as the trending barrel-leg jeans with a chiffon or ruffled blouse.
Luckily, layering always relies on classic and timeless pieces. “We’ll see people leaning into the nostalgic British aesthetic – like trench coats layered over structured blazers and rugby shirts,” says Lounge’s head of product, Emily Blount.
Layering isn’t just for function—it’s a way to create looks seamlessly transitioning from day to night. Mixing contrasting pieces is a great way to spice up your outfits in 2025.
Find your signature silhouette.
Like in 2024, timeless silhouettes will reign supreme in 2025, but it’s all about tailoring one uniquely to you this year.
“We’ve always championed tailoring,” explains British fashion designer and founder of Holland Cooper, Jade Holland Cooper. “The perfect blazer, impeccably cut trousers and a timeless trench coat are wardrobe workhorses.”
To identify your signature silhouette, it’s essential to explore styles beyond traditional gender norms. Holland Cooper noted that more masculine designs have been resurgent, with the three-piece suit experiencing a notable revival.
This trend may be attributed to the current resurgence of 1980s fashion.
“It’s sharp, sophisticated and chic – great for the office, but also an empowering ensemble for women in their day-to-day lives.”
Tailoring is also an excellent opportunity to experiment and find your true style. “With tailoring being such a key trend, focus on how it works with your body and coloring,” suggests Blount. “A structured dress or waistcoat can bring elegance along with individuality.”
So, whether you’re adopting power dressing or a more fluid style, finding your signature silhouette will help make curating outfits much more manageable in 2025.
Nod to trends
When a trend you love comes about, it can be tempting to go all in and revamp your whole wardrobe. However, with overconsumption high on everyone’s radar, 2025 may be the year to nod to a trend through more subtle style statements.
“I tend to opt for classics that will remain in fashion whilst also being the perfect staple to style the key trends of the season,” explains Holland Cooper, who uses the example of a trench coat.
Regarding trends, “fashion is always subjective,” notes Blount, “and everyone has their interpretation of the fad.
“The key with any fashion trend is to ensure you’re staying true to your personal style, what you feel comfortable in, and what makes you happy.”
The easiest way to nod to trends is to look at those that already encompass items in your wardrobe – such as favorite colors, specific cuts, or particular accessories.
Adopt a fashion mantra.
All the fashion greats have one thing in common: their fashion mantra.
For fashion designer and podcaster Amanda Wakeley OBE, the motto is ‘Don’t save for the best; dress your best every day.’
“We all have those incredible pieces that have been in our wardrobe hardly worn that we keep for ‘special occasions’ and then often the moment passes and we wished we had worn them more,” says Wakeley.
“My view is clothes and accessories, for that matter, are not there to hang in a cupboard, they are there to be worn and loved and lived in. Your wardrobe should be a reflection of you, your values, and your joy. Style isn’t just about looking good – it’s about feeling good in your skin. Wear your best and you’ll likely feel it too.”
“Don’t be afraid to be bold,” says Holland Cooper. “I love bright fabrics and am not scared to mix tweeds.
“Power dressing isn’t going anywhere; it’s more than a trend – it’s a movement. The right outfit can change how you feel, as fashion is all about confidence, so wear what makes you feel empowered.”
When forming your own, focus on what fashion means to you. Whether that’s sustainability, elegance, or individuality, make these associations into a memorable soundbite you repeat every time you put an outfit together.
A favorite is ‘dress to express – not impress’ – which applies to everything from leggings and a jumper to showstopping evening gowns.
