The 7 Dress Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere From Now Until 2026
With snow in and out of the forecast in various locales, I can understand why dresses aren't at the top of everyone's priority lists right now. However, I always stay ready for what's to come. That way, I'm not scrambling at the same time as every other fashion person with good taste in dresses, leaving shelves out of stock and me with a closet full of frocks either one size too big or small or in a less desirable color. Getting ahead of the game will never bite you, which is why I'm spending my day preparing you (and myself) for the dress seasons that await us later in 2025.
To lay the groundwork for this task, research was a must. I looked at the spring/summer 2025 runway collections as well as the resort 2025 collections that followed them. I also scoured the market for chic, relevant options to shop and, of course, scrolled on Instagram for what felt like 24 straight hours. My findings? Well, you'll have to scroll down to see those. Ahead, discover seven 2025 dress trends that you'll want to buy up now. They're so good this year that they're bound to sell out before spring.
If you're the type of dresser who prefers simple, tried-and-true basics over flashy silhouettes, materials, and colors, this "trend" is for you. Ralph Lauren, Brandon Maxwell, Alaïa, Max Mara, Simkhai, and more brands took a simpler, more classic approach to dress designing for their spring/summer 2025 collections, crafting maxi-length white polo dresses and collared poplin frocks alike. Off the runway, celebrities like Sofia Richie Grainge and content creators like Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks kept the trend going. Grainge belted her favorite white The Row T-shirt dress, and Nwawulor-Kazemaks styled a voluminous button-down dress with net flats, a Chanel shoulder bag, a silk bandana, and oversize sunglasses—proving that an uncomplicated and timeless item doesn't have to be boring.
Shop the dress trend:
Nordstrom
Short Sleeve Stretch Twill Dress
Reformation
Luka Knit Dress
COS
Merino Wool Polo Dress
Of all the talked-about trends on the spring/summer 2025 runways, powder pink was, by far, the one with the most buzz. Fresh, light, and airy, the elevated pastel was seen at Alaïa, Khaite, Victoria Beckham, and more, and designers used transparent fabrics, voluminous silhouettes, and delicate draping to make dresses in the already-rich-looking color appear more expensive and elegant. From there, celebrities ranging from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Simone Ashley to Ariana Grande (err Glinda) embraced the soft shade, donning it in satin, cotton, and tulle for star-studded events and red carpets throughout the last six months.
Shop the dress trend:
KHAITE
Norla Jersey Turtleneck Gown
Pretty things have been a shining light in 2025. Delicately draped dresses in midi, mini, and maxi lengths appeared across the board on models (including Naomi Campbell) at S/S 25 runway shows for Proenza Schouler, Del Core, Christopher Esber, Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham, and others as well as on the streets outside of said shows in a mix of pieces by Tory Burch and Zara. No matter what form this dress trend takes, it's going to be beautiful. Really, isn't that all we're looking for from our dresses?
