Being on trend feels great; being ahead of it even better. We can’t predict the future, but we have a pulse on 2025 menswear trends, what guys wear, and where the industry is headed. So, here’s a list of 10 trends we think you’ll see in 2025 — some for the first time, others as continuations of things that are already hot.
1. Relaxed Tailoring: Comfort Meets Sophistication
TL;DR – Tailoring is moving back toward a more relaxed silhouette. Soft, unstructured blazers and wider fits dominate the scene, offering a modern take on suits, jackets, and dress pants.
- Wide-Leg Trousers: After a decade-plus of tight, heavily tapered pants, the pendulum of fashion is finally swinging back in the other direction. Pant legs are getting wider and fuller while exhibiting more break at the bottom. We are exiting the era of athletes and reality show contestants rocking skin-tight pants that show more ankle than an English schoolboy’s short pants. There’s no right or wrong or better or worse when it comes to the fullness of pants, but wide-leg trousers with more break create or drape and provide an interesting silhouette. For inspo, check out Richard Gere’s 90s Armani looks.
- Soft Blazers: Similarly, suit jackets, blazers, and sports coats are also headed in a more relaxed direction. Unstructured jackets, especially those made of breathable materials, are gaining popularity. The lighter nature of a jacket like this has always been widespread in warmer climates or as vacation pieces. Still, as guys try to achieve a look of relaxed elegance, you may see this type of jacket in more settings, blurring the lines between professional wear and leisure.
Style Tip: You can create contrast in an outfit with wider-legged trousers and a more fitted top, like a knitted polo to go with your flowy pants.
2. Textured Fabrics: Adding Depth and Interest
TL;DR – Throughout the 20-teens, there was a move toward sheen, glossy, non-wrinkle athleisure fabrics; now, the trend is going the opposite way as people look to have textures stand out.
- Corduroy: Corduroy has always enjoyed popularity in the Ivy/Prep world. But with a renewed interest in texture, expect to see more corduroy pants and shirts.
- Brushed Cotton: Another cool texture, brushed cotton offers softness and warmth, perfect for transitional weather.
- Textured Knits: Subtle knits with raised patterns or unexpected can weaves add dimension to everyday essentials like sweaters and polos. Wider open weaves give off elegant nonchalance and breathe well poolside.
Style Tip: Pair textured pieces with smoother fabrics to keep your outfit balanced and intentional.
3. Monochromatic Palettes: The Art of Tonal Dressing
TL;DR – Monochromatic outfits will be in with those looking to make a deliberate choice to dress in an elevated style.
Another 2025 menswear trend is the use of earth tones and navies to create timeless looks that can be mixed and matched seamlessly. Because you’re not using contrast with color, you can add texture to introduce visual intrigue beyond a single color.
Style Tip: Neutral colors like beige, olive, and charcoal offer the most versatility for tonal dressing.
4. Understated Elegance: Moving Beyond Loud Luxury
TL;DR – Some roll their eyes at the term “quiet luxury” while others celebrate an intentionally understated style — no matter which camp you fall into, don’t expect to see less of it in 2025.
Loud branding and ostentatious status symbols remain on the outs, replaced by an emphasis on high-quality, timeless pieces. Men are focusing on garments that emphasize craftsmanship, fit, and subtle elegance. If this is your vibe:
- focus on custom-fit essentials like dress shirts, trousers, and blazers in premium fabrics
- incorporate understated design details, like subtle stitching or minimalist buttons
Style Tip: If you’re ready to invest in quiet luxury, you can make your money go even further with an excellent fit by going for custom.
5. 70s Influences: Retro With a Modern Twist
TL;DR – The 70s are back (again), keeping the best of what worked and throwing out the rest.
- Wide Collars: You’re more likely to see this on celebrities first before it becomes more mainstream, but the red carpet has highlighted the return of bold, pointed, wide collars, especially paired with unstructured blazers.
- Rich Colors and Patterns: Can’t guarantee we’ll get back to paisley, but you may see more warm tones like mustard, burgundy, and burnt orange paired with psychedelic-inspired patterns.
- Pants with Flare: A step shy of bellbottoms, pants with flared legs are back to give trousers a dramatic finish.
Style Tip: If adding a retro feel to your look, start with one item first. Adding too many retro pieces simultaneously runs the risk of looking more like a costume than an outfit.
6. 90s Influences: Relaxed and Cool
TL;DR – A running theme throughout 2025 menswear trends is the relaxed look, so it’s no surprise that a lot of the bigger, baggier clothes of the 90s are back.
- Oversized Shirts: Loose-fitting shirts in soft, breathable fabrics add a laid-back vibe to casual looks that feel like they’re pulled from the wardrobe design of Twin Peaks, incorporating the best elements of both a woodsy and grunge aesthetic.
- Relaxed Denim: Straight and wide-leg pants and denim western shirts offer nods to 90s nostalgia.
Style Tip: If you’re new to this, balance oversized pieces to avoid looking sloppy.
7. Cowboy Boots Go Mainstream
TL;DR – Cowboy boots are getting more attention in the mainstream, occasionally paired with refined tailoring for an unexpected contrast.
As an absolutely iconic piece of American fashion, it might seem preposterous to suggest that cowboy boots are somehow “back.” We recognize that, but we’d argue that 10 years ago, you’d be hard-pressed to see these in many big cities or college campuses outside certain pockets. Now, you will.
Style Tip: If you’re going for versatile, start with a subtle, minimalist designs in a neutral tone.
8. More Loafers, Fewer Sneakers?
TL;DR – While sneakers remain a wardrobe staple, loafers are emerging as the footwear of choice for men seeking refinement that’s still easy.
For the last few years, the internet has been ablaze with young people talking about “old money” aesthetics. Ivy or Northeastern prep style feels like a small sub-genre of that somewhat hard-to-define-or-agree-upon overall trend. With that ivy prep look comes the penny loafers and occasionally tassel loafers, but you’ll also see loafers integrated into new genres of subcultures of style.
Style Tip: Once seen as stodgy, loafers are now treated like casual slip-on shoes, so try incorporating these with relaxed looks.
9. The Return of Undershirts
TL;DR – The visible undershirt is back, which feels reminiscent of the 90s trying to feel like the 50s – there’s layers to it.
And speaking of layers, this makes for a great staple in a layering strategy. Look for high-quality undershirts in breathable fabrics like cotton or modal.
Style Tip: If you’re trying to achieve that sexy nonchalance, opt for slimmer fits to prevent bulk under shirts.
10. Accessories: Small Details, Big Impact
TL;DR – Guys are taking looks up a notch with accent details as our final 2025 menswear trend.
- Scarves: Lightweight scarves in textured fabrics like cashmere or wool can elevate a more tailored look, while a silk scarf gives a European flare to a warm-weather look.
- Statement Belts: This might feel like it’s at the opposite end of the stealth-wealth look, and maybe it is. But there’s also a space to play that’s somewhere between a huge and gaudy logo and being so subtle it goes unnoticed.
- Accent Jewelry: Through various periods of style, gentlemen have been deprived of adding a flourish with jewelry, but your wedding ring doesn’t have to be the only bit. Rings and minimalist necklaces add a refined touch without overwhelming the outfit.
Style Tip: Pick out your shirt, pants, and shoes. Then, look at your accessories and think about what will complement the outfit and where you might draw the eye.
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