The Wear Report: 2025
The best clothes are the ones you reach for again and again. As I look back on the past year, it’s clear that my style settled into a clear rhythm. I found myself leaning heavily into a rotation of: textures, earthy neutrals, and elevated basics. Here is a breakdown of how I styled my most-loved pieces of 2025, and definitely making appearances in my 2026 wardrobe, too.
Key Themes & Styling Elements
Textures: contrast, mixing structured pieces (plaid jackets, pleated skirts) with soft, cozy elements (knits, linen-style dresses).
Warm, Soft Neutrals: A foundational palette of creams, tans, browns, and dark blues.
Punchy Accessories: structured shoulder bags, woven/basket-style bags, and footwear like Mary Janes, loafers, and clean-lined sneakers.
Silhouettes: balance between voluminous pieces (wide-leg trousers, long dresses) and more fitted, structured tops.
A cream collared knit paired with a tan pleated midi skirt, anchored by dark brown T-strap shoes. A classic, preppy, yet modern look. I wore this to a coursed tasting menu on my birthday.
Aritzia merino sweater *thrifted
J Crew midi skirt (shop similar)
J Crew Factory heels (shop similar)
Sezane purse (Ethically made)
J crew earrings (shop similar)
A crisp white oversized shirt worn over a metallic gold fringe skirt.
A brown plaid zip-up jacket worn over a striped knit, paired with relaxed chocolate brown trousers.
Sezane sweater *secondhand (Ethically made)
Tara Jarmon jacket
Carla Rockmore pants *secondhand
Lotta From Stockholm clogs (Ethically made)
J Crew earrings
A cream, cable-knit, zip-collared sweater paired with dark patterned trousers.
Sezane sweater *secondhand (Ethically made)
BF Factory pants
Lotta From Stockholm clogs (Ethically made)
Sezane purse (Ethically made)
Dior necklace *thrifted
A long, earth-toned floral print dress.
Made in India dress
Lotta from Stockholm clogs (Ethically made)
Rattan purse *thrifted
A multi-colored check print dress styled with a bold, contrasting wrap detail. The orange structural bag adds a perfect pop of color.
A classic navy and white striped long-sleeve tee paired with voluminous white trousers and woven-style shoes.
J Crew sweater *thrifted (shop similar)
Olli Ella bag (Ethically made)
Clergerie raffia shoes *secondhand (shop similar) (shop similar) (shop similar)
The same brown plaid jacket as above, but styled here with a soft lilac sweater and dark denim. It demonstrates how one core piece can bridge different style vibes.
Tibi sweater *thrifted (shop similar)
GAP jeans
Tara Jarmon jacket
J Crew earrings
Oroton purse *secondhand (shop similar)
A light-wash denim button-down tucked into a deep navy akami pants.
Madwell denim shirt *thrifted (shop similar)
Everlane sandals *secondhand
Hyer Goods purse (Ethically made)
Linjer necklace (Ethically made)
A delicate white ruffled blouse with a sage-green striped maxi skirt.
Vintage white blouse *thrifted
Max Studios skirt
Lotta From Stockholm clogs (Ethically made)
Basket *thrifted
I hope this look back serves as a reminder to shop your own closet first, experiment with new combinations, and invest in the pieces that truly stand the test of time. I’d love to know: which of these ten looks was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
Shop the Look: Most of the items featured in these looks were purchased as part of past seasons, or thrifted. Where possible, I have linked the exact pieces or similar, updated alternatives currently available. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the content I create!
