5 Chic Dress Trends Set to Dominate in 2025

While trousers, leggings and skirts seem like the obvious choice for winter, a great dress should be considered a wardrobe staple for it’s versatility alone. Take a look through any trend reports and you’ll find dresses dominating the majority of runway looks each season,.but with fashion month now a distant memory, I decided to revisit the summer shows in order to plan for the year ahead. Scouring through the hundreds of styles, prints and colours threw out a load of could-be It dresses, but in order to decipher which of the many trends were truly worth investing in for dress devotees, I decided to consult an expert.

“Every year, dresses prove themselves to be a core part of party-season wardrobes, and this year is no exception,” notes Simone Oloman, Co-Founder and CEO of Need It For Tonight. “We’ve consistently seen dresses perform as one of our strongest categories on the NIFT app, especially in the months leading up to the festive period. There’s something about the ease of slipping into a single piece that makes it the ultimate go-to—effortless, stylish, and capable of making a statement all on its own.

For the upcoming season, I’ve seen a real focus on styles that feel bold yet wearable. For example, tailored midi dresses with sleek, asymmetrical cuts are resonating for their understated sophistication. Meanwhile, the romantic trend is still alive and well, with tiered ruffles and flowing silhouettes.

“When it comes to colours and prints, jewel tones like deep emerald and sapphire are dominating for seasonal eveningwear, adding richness to winter wardrobes. At the other end of the spectrum, we’ve seen a lot of shoppers gravitating toward pastels and metallic finishes—gold and silver especially—for that extra sparkle. In terms of prints, artistic florals and abstract patterns are trending, while sequins and embellishments continue to add glamour to statement pieces.