New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 recently wrapped, leaving fashion lovers eager to experiment with the season’s trends. Forget waiting for fall to roll around; you can shop runway trends right away and for less!
In need of some support finding fashion week dupes and styling inspiration? Look no further! Here’s a breakdown of some of the top trends including dresses over pants and animal print from designers like Collina Strada, Tyler McGillivary, and Anna Sui. Learn how to shop these styles while on a budget, with tips from celebrity stylist, Amber Rana.
Dresses over pants
A polarizing trend popular in the early 2000s (think Ashley Tisdale’s 2000s red carpet looks) took center stage this New York Fashion Week. Designers like Collina Strada and Coach each put their own updated spins on the trend. Both designers featured slip dresses over baggy plaid trousers or jeans.
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Quince’s 100% Washable Silk Mini Slip Dress comes in many colors as well as different lengths, making it the perfect versatile piece to wear year-round. Layer this dress under a cozy cardigan in the colder months.
Gap’s 365 High Rise Brushed Twill Pleated Trousers are a perfect dupe for the slouchy trousers featured on runways this season. Plus, keep an eye out for Gap’s frequent online and in-store sales!
ASOS DESIGN’s Tailored Skirt Over Pants makes it simple and affordable to get the runway trend for less, no layering required. Wear with a tank in the summer, or an animal print coat in winter.
Take some inspiration from Taylor of @taiilormade and DIY the look by thrifting a shirt dress and pairing it with some flowy trousers, accessorize, and you’re set!
Even celebrity fashion stylists turn to thrifting when recreating runway looks. Rana, who’s based in New York City and works with stars like Avantika, Tyla, and Camila Cabello, mentioned that she likes to hit the thrift store when shopping on a budget.
Cherry red everything
Among this season’s it-colors was cherry red. Designers like Fforme, Altuzarra, and Calvin Klein all featured red monochromatic outfits. Fforme showed structured blazers and duster coats in red, while Altuzarra and Calvin Klein focused on flowy maxi dresses in the hue.
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The Silence + Noise Audrey Mock Neck Mini Dress is a perfect dress for class or meeting friends for dinner. Pair this with some red tights and accessories to get the monochromatic look.
Zara’s Golden Button Structured Blazer can be layered over dresses, trousers, and skirts. Pair this cherry red blazer with a peplum dress to look professional at the office.
What could be better than your favorite loose mid-rise jeans? Those same jeans in red! Pair Gap’s Mid Rise UltraSoft Baggy Jeans with a red top, and you’ve nailed the monochromatic trend.
Don’t want to buy anything new? Shop your closet and throw on your favorite red pieces like Carmen of @zigs_mom!
In: peplum silhouettes
Peplum silhouettes have been spotted at various New York Fashion Week shows this year. Stylist, Rana referred to the look as one of her top trends.
One of my favorites is the exaggerated hip. Peplums are coming back, but I want crinolines, panniers, and petticoats!
Amber Rana
While Ashlyn focused on structured peplum blazers and fit and flare tops, Christopher John Rogers and Ulla Johnson featured voluminous ballgowns.
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The Silence + Noise Bubble Bottom Long Sleeve Top puts an updated spin on the everyday black long sleeve tee. Pair with Gap’s baggy red jeans for a comfy day at school or work.
Get the runway look for less with this Zara Peplum Bow Top. The cutout and bow detail on the back make this top so cute to layer over a long sleeve, or to wear alone in the summer.
Flirty and on trend, the UO Bryan Bow-Back Pleated Denim Mini Dress is the fit and flare dress you’ll be wearing all the time once the weather warms up. Bonus points if you add an animal print bag to the ensemble.
Jasmine of @jxssyrenee shows us multiple ways to style the peplum trend that feel classy and timeless.
Animal print is back
Animal print was featured in a big way in this season’s New York Fashion Week runways. Tyler McGillivary showed velvet mini dresses, Khaite focused on tailored suit separates, while Anna Sui featured faux fur accessories and coats.
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Don the animal print trend with your outerwear. The Valdis Faux Fur Jacket is surely a wardrobe staple for chilly days.
Hit the town in the UO Happy Hour Asymmetrical Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress. The dress can be layered with tights and a grunge-y oversized leather jacket for the winter or worn alone during the summer.
Make a statement with the Princess Polly Cheeky Shoulder Bag the next time you go out for drinks. At only $39, you can get the runway trend for less!
Don’t know where to begin? Look to Naomi of @naomimarlinmotta for some styling ideas for the print that’s everywhere.
Grunge
The trend popularized in the ’90s popped up in multiple shows and is commonly characterized by oversized silhouettes and accessorized with chunky boots. Look to bands like Nirvana and Hole for inspiration.
Simkhai, Collina Strada, and Coach all included grunge looks in their recent New York Fashion Week shows. Simkhai opted for layers of leather jackets and hoodies, while Collina Strada and Coach both featured chunky sweaters and layered slip dresses.
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The Topshop Faux Leather Super Oversized Bomber Jacket with Borg Lining is the perfect layering piece to achieve a grunge aesthetic. Pair with a vintage sweater and some chunky boots during the cold months, and nail the runway trend for less!
UNIF’s Mocha Dress has a 90’s look that will add some femininity to typical grunge silhouettes. Throw on over some distressed jeans and a cardigan to combine current trends.
The BDG Skylar Oversized Cable Knit Sweater is a perfect wardrobe staple for those who love to layer.
Stumped on how to style the perfect 90’s grunge outfit? Look no further than Daniella of @daniellaxviola’s countless looks!
Accessories to keep an eye on
Once you’ve shopped the runway trends, you’ll need some accessories to bring your looks to the next level. Consider looking into bonnets, the hats that seem to be popping up everywhere from runways to street style. Similar to the cold weather favorite of the past few years, the balaclava, bonnets are typically knit hats that tie under the chin.
In addition to peplum silhouettes, stylist, Rana loves the current bonnet trend.
They are really big at the moment, but it’s going to continue through to FW25. I’m interested to see how brands and designers will reinvent them. I would be really excited to see a full beaded bonnet from MILA.
Amber Rana
