Quick! It’s fall of 2025 and you have absolutely nothing to wear! With the change of seasons comes the continual evolution of clothing trends, and as the temperature continues to drop, it becomes a daily battle for many teens to dress for the weather…and for the styles.
Prominent clothing trends have made their way into people’s social media feeds and their closets. Even when in uniform, NDB students can express themselves in a trendy way through accessories, jewelry, and especially on free dress days, styles that make them feel comfortable this season.
A staple of this year is leather, whether boots, jackets, or even accessories. A quality leather jacket is a universally timeless piece. Leather boots come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from square-toe, ankle, knee high and even open-toe. Leather purses and belts offer other ways to elevate an outfit with a pop of texture.
Clothing has begun to swing away from the “millennial beige.” Now, polka dots, animal prints, and stripes have begun to reinfiltrate trends. However, the prints are still subtle as softer patterns continue to dominate the current fashion.
Furthermore, teens have begun to be drawn to more modest looks, despite what was popular years ago. Crop tops have fallen off the trend train, as longer shirts and covered midriffs continue to be on the rise.
Hairstyles also play a major role in how people express themselves fashionably. Slick backs are still dominating hair trends, as well as French braids and heatless curls. Tighter curls and claw clips seem to be a thing of the past.
“The low-rise jeans with the long tank tops are popular, that’s what I wear a lot this fall,” shared senior Nikki Tzartzanis. “I really like Doc Martens, Mary Janes as well. I think those are cute. ”
While trends can be surprising, many former styles continue to be prominent in teen outfits. Ugg-style shoes dominate footwear fashion, offering both comfort and an autumnal aesthetic. Many favor wide-leg pants, which also offer a great way to be fashionable and stay comfortable in a variety of materials. Wife-leg jeans, sweats, and even leggings can be spotted in every high schooler’s closet.
“I do see a lot of jeans, even denim on denim… the trend of leggings seems to be going away. I’ve noticed flares coming back from the [1980s] and high-waisted is a thing as well,” shared VPA Department Chair Martha Anne Kuntz. “What I noticed with influencers is that they are trying to set the next trend, as opposed to going to the past. Because if you go back and look at fashion, you bring back those things that really work.”
As trends change at a quick pace, fast fashion brands keep up with styles at a more manageable price for many teens. These companies often rely on underpaid workers and inhumane conditions to pump out clothes at an extreme rate.
Furthermore, any of these productions tends to be of poor quality and deteriorate quickly, resulting in textile waste accumulating in landfills.
So instead of buying a brand-new wardrobe and falling into fast-fashion traps, consider checking out your local thrift store or peeking into a parent’s closet for a piece of vintage and yet timeless clothing that could elevate your fall styles this season.
