Fall Trends 2025: The Glamour Suit Reclaims the Skirt’s Spotlight
This season, the skirt is no longer just a supporting act in the power suit it’s the star of a new glamour suit revival. Fall/Winter 2025 sees designers reinterpreting the classic jacket-and-skirt pairing with sensuality, artistry, and unapologetic femininity. Gone are the rigid boardroom silhouettes; in their place, a wave of expressive tailoring that celebrates the skirt as a canvas for creativity and allure.
At Shushu Tong, the skirt suit takes on a playful yet polished tone. An emerald green ensemble, complete with a matching headband, walked the runway like a modern-day fairy tale. The silhouette was crisp, but the styling youthful and romantic spoke to a generation that wants its fashion to feel both powerful and personal.
Chanel, ever the master of texture, offered a white bouclé skirt suit softened by a layer of tulle. The contrast between structure and softness created a dreamlike effect, as if the wearer were floating between couture and fantasy. It’s a look that invites movement, emotion, and a touch of rebellion against the expected.
Marni took a painterly approach, with floral brushstrokes cascading from jacket to skirt in a seamless composition. The suit became a wearable artwork, blurring the line between fashion and fine art. It’s a testament to the brand’s commitment to individuality and visual storytelling.
For those craving bold femininity, Carolina Herrera and Patou delivered short skirts in saturated hues scarlet, cobalt, paired with tailored jackets that accentuate the waist and elongate the leg. These looks are confident, flirtatious, and ready to command attention.
Meanwhile, Miu Miu continues its exploration of subversive sensuality. This season’s skirt suit features an open jacket styled to reveal a bra beneath an intentional disruption of traditional tailoring. It’s provocative, yes, but also deeply modern, reflecting a shift toward fashion that embraces vulnerability and strength in equal measure.
Perhaps the most significant return is the pencil skirt, which reclaims its place as a symbol of elegance and seduction. At Fendi, Ferragamo, and Gucci, the pencil skirt is styled with sleek jackets and minimalist accessories, evoking the sultry sophistication of Tom Ford’s 1990s era. Gucci’s interpretation, in particular, channels the designer’s signature sex appeal sharp cuts, rich fabrics, and a mood that’s unmistakably confident.
Fall/Winter 2025’s skirt suits are not about conformity they’re about character. Whether painted, pleated, sheer, or sculpted, the skirt is being used to tell stories of glamour, nostalgia, and empowerment. It’s a return not just to tailoring, but to emotion. And in a season where fashion seeks to reconnect with its artistic soul, the skirt suit is leading the way.
