Not much surprises me anymore after working in fashion for almost a decade. Latex dresses that look like you just took a dip in the pool? Normal. Fur-covered loafer mules? Standard street style! So, it’s no shock that I’m already on board with fall 2025’s most controversial fashion trends. Not only are they surprisingly chic, but I’m already brainstorming ways to incorporate them into my typically non-controversial style.
If you've been paying attention to the fashion cycle, it's easy to track the life cycles of these trends and to identify their origins. Fall's continued boho influence created the balloon pant trend. Bead-style necklaces emerged as a jewelry trend alongside ever-popular cowboy boots, and now the two have merged to revive the bolo tie. Even pre-layered tops and the dresses-over-pants look are back from the early aughts graveyard, serving as the perfect excuse to make even your most basic T-shirts, tank tops, and summer dresses feel new after months of everyday wear.
