A new year means new male fashion trends to be aware of and work into your wardrobe. Fortunately, there is no need to scour the internet for the latest in male fashion, because you will find the most compelling trends and suggestions on how to wear them discussed below. So, if you want to stay trendy in 2025, keep reading.
Dressing in monotones
Another male fashion trend that is set to be big this year is dressing in monotones. The colour you pick is, of course, up to you. Although tans and browns are always a winner when it comes to menswear, and can work well in a monotone look as there are so many to choose from right off the rack.
However, it’s also worth noting that a little birdie told us that black is tres chic right now, and you can get some stellar advice on how to style all noir outfits from male fashion experts like Men’s Flair online. Not to mention a wealth of other fashion tips from how to wear a beanie with style, to what to look out for in streetwear this year.
Just be wary of wearing all white unless you are a meticulous person, as even the tiniest stain or mark can ruin the effect of the most thoughtfully considered outfit.
Embrace the oversized
Oversized clothing, and especially outerwear are a big trend right now, largely due to the 90’s vibe that we are seeing across all kinds of fashion at the moment. The great thing is that oversized outerwear is not only super comfy to wear but is deliciously cosy as well and will keep you toasty warm during the colder months.
To pull this look off, search for boxy-shaped tops with a slightly longer reach that you’re used to in corduroy and quality materials. In particular, Shackets which are a cross between a shirt and a jacket and also tend to be oversized are a great addition to your wardrobe as they can be worn when it’s too hot for a full coat, but a bit too cold to not wear anything at all.
Some great brands to try for this look include the sustainably sourced and made clothing from Lucy and Yak. Specialising in boxy cut unisex items like dungarees, trousers, and shirt jackets, all their clothing has a distinct 90’s feel and is designed to be oversized.
Crossbody bags
I know that the man bag is always a controversial item in fashion, with many people refusing point blank to have a practical and fashionable way to carry their items on the go for some reason. However, this season’s cross-body bags or slings are not only practical but super stylish as well.
Of course, to stay on the right side of fashion you’ll need to dump the nylon messenger bag with the plastic clips and instead go for something a bit more timeless and classy. We’re talking rich natural materials here including tan real leather in deep brown.
Puffer jackets
Want to look like you’re wearing a sleeping bag out of the house? Then the puffer jacket trend of 2025 is for you. Of course, we joke that although bulky puffer jackets and other clothing made from puffer materials can be supremely fashionable, just look at haute couture gowns from Moncler.
To adapt this look to an everyday male wardrobe investing in either a puffer jacket or a puffer body warmer is the way to go. Team these items either with athleisure for a more relaxed look, or with the English gent or English teacher aesthetic for something a little smarter.
When you invest in such a jacket be sure to check the fill weight and the loft. The fill weight is a measurement of how much down is in the jacket. While the loft is a measurement of its full power. That is how much warmth the jacket can trap and how effective it will be in cold conditions. The loft will also suggest how easy a puffer jacket is to fold down and so pack on your travels which can be important if you plan on taking it on your next winter break.
The English gentlemen vibe
Waxed jackets over tweed, and fair isle sweaters over a shirt and tie can provide a look of quiet luxury and timeless elegance that only the truly monied and royal can pull off. Flat caps, long wellies and a Land Rover will complete this look if you want to go all in. Oh, and be sure to have your ever-faithful gundog at your side for the full experience.
Athleisure is still in
While you might think that turning up to every occasion in sweatpants or parachute pants is a no-no, Fashion says otherwise. Yes, that’s right the trend towards always looking as if you are about to go, or have just come back from the gym is still going strong and there are plenty of advantages to this.
The first is that athleisure is all about comfort, which means it’s an ideal choice for a wide range of activities from travelling long distances, to visiting family. Athleisure is also available at a wide range of price points, and while strict devotees of this trend do tend to spend big bucks on high-end gear from houses like Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, you can get the look for much less and still feel fly on the streets.
The English teacher aesthetic
The English teacher’s aesthetics is all about looking as if you’d be at home teaching Shakespeare to a bunch of teenagers. It is also surprisingly a big look in fashion this year and one with a quirky style that can be perfect for those who don’t want to blend in with the crowd.
Inspired by the new Hulu Sitcom the English teacher’s look is all about channelling that academic vibe with dark corduroys, paired with a brown sports coat or blazer, over a chambray shirt with a woollen tie. Shoes that can work with this look include boat shoes in the summer, trainers especially flat-soled ones for informal situations or a polished brown Chelsea boot. Oh, and extra marks for any jacket that has elbow pads, and a book written by your favorite poet.
Retro sports team shirts
It has long been a tradition for men to wear the football shirt or jersey of the team they support. Something that for the fashion-minded has always been a challenge. After all, a modern-looking shirt, and one that so many other people are wearing is not an item that naturally appeals to the fashion-minded.
Luckily there is another option and it’s to sport a vintage offering from the same team. Indeed, retro sports team shirts whether they are for football teams, hockey teams or rugby teams are worth big bucks these days if you are lucky enough to find them on auction sites like eBay. Then there are the pop-up shops that have appeared in the trendier side of town solely to resell these vintage shirts. You can even get replica vintage ones now, so high is the demand.
Sustainable fashion
Perhaps bigger than any other trend this year in male fashion is the trend towards making more sustainable choices with our clothing purchases. Indeed, sustainability is being recognised as a vital value not just by those consuming fashion, but also by those designing and making it as well. After all, fast fashion isn’t just bad for the wallet, but bad for the environment, and the people making it too.
The good news is that there are many ways you can embrace a more sustainable approach to male fashion this year. The first is to work with a capsule wardrobe instead of buying items as you see them and like them. A capsule wardrobe contains fewer pieces, which have all been carefully considered and matched to each other. This means that no matter what you pull out on a given day you can create a stylish outfit.
Because capsule wardrobes require fewer pieces, and much more thought because any new pieces are bought, they can help you become more sustainable in your approach to how you dress, because you will naturally buy fewer pieces. The idea behind a capsule is that you choose a lower number of good quality pieces that will last the test of time, rather than slavishly following every trend.
Another way to embrace a more sustainable approach to your wardrobe in 2025 is to shop for preloved and vintage clothing. This is more sustainable because it has already been manufactured so there is no need to use up valuable resources like energy and water in the creation process. Also by reducing pre-loved items, you prevent them from ending up in landfill.
Happily, it’s not hard at all to find amazing preloved clothes these days, as most cities have numerous vintage stores where you can browse. Then there is the option to buy preloved items online, which can be a particularly useful choice for items such as good quality blazers and jackets which can be picked up for a vastly reduced cost, while still looking like new.
