Red! Leather! Sheer! Here Are the 8 Chic Shirt Styles Set to Rule Spring 2025 Dressing

Seasonal wardrobe transitions bring their challenges, but you can always rely on a good old shirt to see you through these weather shifts.

Shirting has not only become an effortless way to elevate your look—we all know the power that "jeans and a nice top" holds—but it's a statement piece in its own right. We can thank Prada for revitalising this button-down's public reputation, with the Italian heritage brand delivering a new iteration of the classic structured poplin shirt each season. Be it embroidered with contrasting jewels or finished with rhinestone flourishes, the luxury label puts the humble shirt front and centre when it comes to styling, pairing various bold iterations with fluid satin skits or daring micro shorts, and other designers are following suit.

Phoebe Philo’s debut collection under her eponymous label ensured shirting had the spotlight, crafting tuxedo-style shirts with elongated cuffs and exaggerated collars you could tie up around your neck. These came in Italian cotton and sumptuous silk, alongside leather jackets that doubled as button-downs and liquid high-neck tops.

On the high street and in the wardrobes of the street style set, these fluid shapes and new forms of tailoring are abundant. Fresh shirt trends have been appointed as the focal point of an outfit for some of the most stylish women around.

Of course, with so many shirt styles on the market right now, from Mango’s textured draped blouses to Ganni’s peplum and puff-sleeve tie-ups, it can be hard to know which to go for, especially if shirts are new territory for you. Is there still time to purchase and wear rugby shirts, or are we considering them outdated now that our Saltburn-induced haze has worn off? Are lace tops still elegant, or should we take cues from the coolest people in East London and wear the fabric as a skirt instead?

The major shirt trends of 2025 prioritise form; either fitting the body as with the baby tee or bringing an air of relaxation via indigo-wash denim shirts. They’re also pioneering new fabrics—see the leather shackets recently seen on models-turned-moguls Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber.

As the shift towards spring gives us the opportunity to refresh and update our wardrobes, let this be the perfect opportunity to get on "top" (sorry) of your new-season shopping by discovering the eight shirt trends set to define 2025, ahead.

The 8 Biggest Shirt Trends for 2025:

1. Leather Shackets

Style Notes: After she was spotted shopping at The Row's Melrose Place boutique in Los Angeles wearing a leather coat with a built-in scarf, Kendall Jenner has moved on to leather shackets as her go-to outerwear style. We've seen the shirt-jacket trend in suede, as with Khaite's Iana Jacket; and wool, so it's only fitting that leather versions have their time in the sun, too.

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2. Scarf Blouses

Style Notes: It’s been years since Toteme changed the outerwear game with its viral Draped Fringe Wool Jacket. But now, the wrap effect has made its way into shirting with the rise of the elegant scarf blouse. The high-neck finish combined with the sophisticated wrap brings so much polish to an outfit, even if you’re just pairing it with a pair of wide-leg trousers and a slight heel.

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3. Indigo Denim Shirts

Style Notes: You only need to look at Sabato De Sarno's Gucci to know that dark denim is trending. Bringing it into 2025 are indigo denim shirts. Those who have bravely made the Canadian Tuxedo a cornerstone of their wardrobe will already know how denim tops can bring a lived-in and softer edge to your look, but for the uninitiated, try one of the below styles.

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4. Classic Button-Downs

Style Notes: Whilst this category has experienced so much innovation, one of the biggest shirt trends for 2025 isn't actually a trend at all—it's the classic button-down. Heed Alexa Chung's styling advice by pairing yours with a wash of denim two or three shades lighter and a contrasting sweater. We love her blue and brown colour combination, but there are also so many other ways to wear a button-down.

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5. Cardigans

Style Notes: Ever since Miu Miu brought cardigans into high fashion during its librarian-chic autumn/winter 2023 collection, the fashion set has been finding new ways to wear them without feeling too contrived or tired. In 2025, they've become a shirt trend in their own right, providing a base layer to wear over cropped baby tees and under trench coats or blazers. Who said we can't have it all?

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6. Sheer Tops

Style Notes: Ever since the dawn of the naked dress, there have been numerous attempts to make this nearly nude silhouette slightly more modest. Now, sheer tops have arrived as a bridge between sensuality and sophistication. These are pieces that won't leave you feeling exposed but do bring a slight edge to your look thanks to the hint of skin they reveal.

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7. Baby T-Shirts

Style Notes: Boxy, oversized or cropped, there's no limit to the amount of T-shirts one can own. But in 2025, it appears that body-hugging baby tees are reigning supreme. Whether they expose a little hip bone or are slightly grazing a belt, this shape is certainly making its mark.

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8. Red Shirts

Style Notes: The "pop of red" trend continues to dominate, yet now, it's all about oversized red button-downs. We've already seen the fiery hue saturate cosy knits and calf-grazing socks, but this shirt version brings a high-voltage energy that will supercharge your looks all the way through till summer.

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