2025 Spring & Summer Style Trends | 7 Styles to Shop this Season

Empty Nest Blessed by Suzy Mighell
woman over 50 posing in a store wearing a two piece athleisure set

Spring has sprung (well, almost!), and today, we’re sharing our comprehensive guide to the 2025 Spring & Summer Style trends with you! This post is a labor of love for me and for my assistant Beth (not to mention my photographers, Bob and Robin!) because it takes a lot of time and research to put together! But you tell me it’s one of your favorites every year, so it’s important to us to bring our very best for you!

As always, click on the pink text links or any image to check details, pricing, and to look at other color options. Everything fits TTS unless noted.

Just like every year, accessories and shoes are also an important part of spring and summer fashion trends. In 2025, silver jewelry is making a comeback, bows are everywhere, and giant rosettes are everywhere! (Along with tote-style handbags in all sizes!) When it comes to shoes, ballet flats or Mary Janes are a must-have, and we’re seeing lots of shoes with chic cap toes! Denim shoes are trending, along with kitten heels! We’ll be sharing posts on the 2025 Spring & Summer Accessories and 2025 Spring & Summer Shoe Styles you need to know in the next few days, so stay tuned!

Keep reading to find out this year’s must-haves! It may take you a couple of readings to take it all in! That’s to be expected.😄 Let’s jump right in, okay? 🌷🌻🌸

Remember to click through on any pink text link or image you see to head right to the item and check out sizing, pricing, and more!

2025 Spring & Summer Color Trends

When you’re trying to update your wardrobe, one of the easiest and least expensive ways to do that is to work in the hot hues of the season! In fact, it’s so important that we started out our 2025 Spring & Summer Style Guide with an entire post on the trending colors for spring & summer 2025. If you haven’t read that post, I highly recommend you take a few minutes to check it out before diving into this one! You can read it HERE.

Styles That Are Still Current

woman over 50 posing in a store wearing polo style top and green twill pants

Johnny Collar Pullover (Other stripe options HERE.) | Wide Ankle Twill Pants (See all 6 color options HERE.) | Allbirds Tree Runner Sneakers (Super comfy & machine washable!)

Some classic styles are back this spring & summer, and somehow, they manage to look totally fresh and fun! (In fact, we see some of them every single spring season!) Pull these out of your closet and wear them everywhere!

2025 Spring & Summer Style Trends

Every year, the challenge for me lies in narrowing down the trends to focus on! I try to select trends that are practical and wearable for you! Here are my favorite 2025 Spring & Summer Style Trends.

1. 2-Piece Sets

We’re talking about tracksuits, athleisure, and even some dressier two-piece sets, my friends. Often, the pieces are sold separately, which allows you to mix and match with your existing wardrobe. That makes these sets a good value!

woman standing in talbots store wearing hooded blazer and knit pants in navy

Airknit Stretch Full Zip Blazer (The hooded dickey underneath is removable!) | Airknit Stretch Straight Leg Cuff Pants

I bought the pants, striped tee and jacket! The skirt runs a little big in the waist, so I passed on it.

On L & R: Piqué Ruffle Neck Jacket | Contrast Trim Piqué Wide Leg Pants | Super Soft Jersey Black & White Striped Tee

In Center: Piqué Zip Shoulder Pullover | Contrast Trim Piqué Skirt (Runs large in the waist. Not a skort.)

I love the two-piece athleisure set trend! (often sold separately as pants & and a top like this half-zip top) Travel/athleisure sets might have been the first two-piece sets on the scene, but they’re are not the only game in town. Check out THIS knit set from Amazon that would be easy to dress up. (In fact, you can find all types of two-pieces sets on Amazon!) Love the chic look of cool linen in the summer? (Yes, it’s supposed to be wrinkly!) Check out this elegant set. It even comes in trending Deja Vu Blue (and several other colors)! I love this vest and pants combo from Austrailian brand Petal & Pup at Nordstrom.

Check out a few of our favorites below.

2. Shirtdresses

Shirtdresses have been around for, well, decades! But this year, they’re having a moment! In fact, if there’s one item I suggest adding to your wardrobe this year, it would be a shirtdress! You can always find them in denim, of course, but this year, look for them in a variety of fabrics (gorgeous eyelet!), lengths, styles, prints, and colors. You’ll find popover styles, loose-fitting (you can always belt these), denim, and more.

woman over 50 posing in a store wearing a yellow print shirtdress

Branching Floral Smocked Poplin Shirtdress | Blaine Soft Sole Square Toe Ballet Flats

Until recently, I always thought of shirtdresses as (1) denim, and (2) mostly for the fall season. If you’re like that too, it’s time for a change! This year, you’ll also see more variations on the classic shirtdress than ever before! Look for buttons that only go part-way down, and pretty prints on poplin, jersey knit, or even linen. Check out this shirtdress in a cute, summery print, a flattering vertical chambray stripe, an office-ready black cotton poplin, one in this year’s Pantone colors, or this one in a pretty bow print.

woman wearing jude connally gina denim dress standing by a tree

Gina Denim Shirtdress

Check out our favorite shirtdress finds below.

3. Sheer, Crochet, Eyelet or Lace

Embroidered Poplin Lace Top With Scallop Sleeves | Classic Trouser Jean (also comes in white) | Similar White Belt | Allbirds Tree Runner Sneakers (Super comfy & machine washable!)

Sheer styles have been in for a while now, and I’ll be honest, there wasn’t much buy-in from the mainstream. (What, no one wants to show their bra underneath their shirt? 😲🤭) This season, look for a few sheer shirts (I recommend a camisole underneath.), but mostly look for sheer, crochet or lace fabrics with lining or located on places that make a lot more sense, like sleeves or jackets! Also, look for crochet or lace insets in tops or dresses, for a sweet feminine touch.

woman wearing off the shoulder white top with blue lace sleeves

Lace Floral Sleeve Top (Wear on or off the shoulder) – SUZY15 for 15% off

I just ordered this pretty lace sleeved blouse in Limpet Shell, one of this year’s hottest colors. This pretty lace short sleeve blouse has a built-in cami and elbow length sleeves and comes in several colors.

woman over 50 standing modeling green pants and a yellow sweater from Talbots showing the 2025 spring & summer style trends

Modern Classic Shirt in Spring Trellis | Open Knit Cable Crewneck Sweater | Wide Ankle Twill Pants | Blaine Soft Sole Square Toe Ballet Flats

Also, when it comes to spring sweaters (like the yellow one I’m wearing above) look for a variation on the crochet theme called “open stitch.” One thing I really like about this trend is that it allows for arm coverage, while still keeping you cool in the warmer months. Check out some of our favorite finds below.

4. Denim

woman over 50 posing in a store wearing yellow elbow length tee and chambray shorts

Ruched Elbow-Length Sleeve Crewneck Tee (Click through for tons of colors!) | Chambray 9″ Shorts | Allbirds Tree Runner Sneakers (Super comfy & machine washable!)

This season, you’ll see lots of denim! Like, it’s having a moment! The newest look is a lighter denim (chambray), which we haven’t seen as much of in recent years! It’s pretty, summery, and versatile.

woman over 50 standing and modeling a ruffle sleeve chambray top

Ruffle Button Front Demim Top | Scarf (as belt) |

Also, colored denim abounds! Check out the collarless, fray-trim denim jacket I’m wearing below. Click through for all of the color options!

woman over 50 posing in a store wearing coral denim jacket and army green straight skirt

White Floral Radiance Poplin Short(ish) Shirt (Wear tucked in or untucked!) | Collarless Denim Jacket (Click for other colors.) Denim Midi Skirt (Runs large in the waist, but TTS in the hips.) | Blaine Soft Sole Gold Square Toe Ballet Flats

When it comes to jeans, look for lots of wide legs and even “superwide” leg jeans. (Thankfully, most are still high-rise!) You’ll also see lots of cropped and cuffed denim. Finally, look for pull-on denim and denim with front pockets, either camp pockets or patch pockets. When it comes to tops, look for all tops (not just denim) to be cropped or shorter in length.

Denim suiting is having a moment! In fact, Talbots did an entire denim suiting collection this spring, full of separates that can be mixed and matched for a put-together look. Denim blazers are easy to find, at all price points, both single-breasted and double-breasted.

woman wearing denim dress with denim blazer over shoulders standing in a talbots store

Refined Denim Dress | Denim Blazer (sold out) Similar HERE | Madison Buckle Suede Ballet Flats

woman over 50 posing in a store wearing long denim skirt and floral print cardigan

Charming Cardigan – Watercolor Bouquets | Lace Trim Crewneck Tee | Refined Denim Midi Skirt | Blaine Soft Sole Gold Square Toe Ballet Flats

Also, look for denim midi skirts and maxi skirts, many with frayed hems for a slightly boho look. You’ll see some straight skirts and some fit & flare skirts. (All in versatile denim!)

One style I’m not recommending: barrel jeans. Maybe it’s just me, but I think they look so weird. I just can’t with them. If you like them, go for it! 😉 Another style I’m not a fan of: bubble skirts! Why would you want to add more fabric (and thus, width!) to your hips, thighs, and legs? 😏😂 I can’t figure it out!

5. Ladylike

woman over 50 posing in a store wearing blue and white ladylike cardigan and tank
The cardigan has shoulder pads!

Plaid Textured Twin Set: Textured Stitch Sweater Shell – Plaid | Textured Stitch Crewneck Cardigan – Plaid

We saw this trend emerge last year, and this year it’s an even bigger deal! Feminine fashion is trending, with Chanel-esque ladylike cardigans and ladylike jackets leading the way. It’s giving ladies-who-lunch (at the Country Club) vibes!

Open Front Cardigan Pearl Button Long Sleeved Cropped Sweater (Amazon!)

6. Bows

Bows are having a major moment this spring and summer, adding a fresh, feminine touch to everything from fashion to accessories! Whether tied at the shoulders of a dress, adorning the back of a sleek ponytail, or accenting a chic pair of ballet flats or Mary Janes, bows bring a playful yet polished vibe to warm-weather style.

Finley Bow Tie Jacket (Use code SUZY15 for 15% off.) | Similar Pink Cashmere Crewneck Sweater | Maeve Jeans (Use code SUZY15 for 15% off.) | Off White Booties (47% off and super comfortable.) | Pearl Drop Huggie Earrings

This season, expect to see them in unexpected places—on skirts, shirts, vests, cardigans, sweet spring sweaters, handbags, and even delicate jewelry—proving that this classic detail is more versatile than ever. Worried about modesty with a bow tie shirt? Add a camisole or a tank underneath.

On L: Reese Cardigan (Use code SUZY15 for 15% off.) |
On R: Gingham Mary Jane Square Toe Bow Flats (Click HERE for other prints and colors.)

7. Fruit Motif

Fresh, fun, and full of personality—the fruit motif is making a splash in spring and summer fashion! 🍓🍋🍊 From shorts with playful fruit prints to jewelry to bold handbags, fruit-inspired designs are bringing a dose of whimsy to wardrobes everywhere. Think citrus-covered sundresses, cherry earrings, strawberry kitten heel mules, and handbags shaped like pineapples—this trend is all about embracing joy and vibrancy.

Woman standing on a wooden deck by a tree wearing a red fruit motif dress

Ashlyn Dress (Use code SUZY15 for 15% off.)

Want more? Look for the fruit motif to pop up everywhere, from a head-to-toe dress and spring sweaters to a fabulous trench coat! Get ready to add a little zest to your wardrobe! 🍉✨

There you have it! My picks for the seven top 2025 spring & summer style trends. Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments, okay?

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8 Comments

  1. Hello – this is a huge post – I need a new jean skirt – My age and weight is shifting ha!! Hey FYI you may want to let peeps know that at Kendra Scott during your Birthday month you get a piece of jewelry for 50% off. I think that is a good deal. I just had my birthday in February and I love their jewelry. 02/02/25
    Claudia

    1. Claudia,

      So glad I could help! Thanks for the tip about the Kendra Scott jewelry for 50% off during your birthday month! I’ll be adding to my upcoming newsletter! Wonderful!

      Hugs to you!

      xoxo
      Suzy

  2. Hello – this is a huge post – I need a new jean skirt – My age and weight is shifting ha!! Hey FYI you may want to let peeps know that at Kendra Scott during your Birthday month you get a piece of jewelry for 50% off. I think that is a good deal. I just had my birthday in February and I love their jewelry. 02/02/25
    Claudia

  3. Suzy, love this post. So full of ideas.
    I just wanted to tell you that you look really nice in the shirt dress from Talbots. Looking at it on their website site I would have never picked it but seeing it on you it looks so much nicer.

    I did see something that I loved in this post. Can’t wait for the weather around here to warm up so I can start enjoying some spring clothes.

    1. Juliet,

      I’m so glad you liked it! You’re not alone in longing for the warmth of spring! I miss warm weather so much!

      I really liked that shirtdress from Talbots! The big secret – the empire waist makes it so flattering! I have to say it’s WAY cuter even in person than it photographed! So glad you liked it too!

      I’m so grateful to you for letting me know!

      xoxo
      Suzy

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