STYLE AND CULTURE

EVERY 2025 TREND WE’LL BE RE-WEARING THIS YEAR

By Flo Bellinger, 6 April 2026

These days, we’re turning to our personal archives more than ever for inspiration, and style is being valued for individuality over conformity. Case in point: as we head into spring, it seems many of 2025’s biggest hits are returning. Perhaps they never left – only took a hiatus in light of cold weather. Preppy boat shoes are back, baseball caps have re-emerged, and retro sportswear is still gripping our wardrobes. If you’re looking for ways to re-wear last year’s pieces this season, or fancy investing in looks that last, keep scrolling.

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Did baseball caps ever really leave?

#1: BASEBALL CAPS

Collage of ASOS baseball caps | ASOS Style Feed

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These humble head-toppers are a firm favourite with stars Jacob Elordi and Jeremy Allen White, achieving the coveted duo of any wardrobe item: form and function. Protection from the sun? Check. Low effort means of reviving your basics? Check. Nifty disguise on bad hair days? Check. And if you’re usually averse to colour, the baseball cap is a non-committal way of injecting some vibrancy. So don’t sleep on your cap collection – these aren’t going anywhere.

GET THE LOOK:

01: Bershka Embroidered cap in burgundy, £15.99
02: New Era NY Yankees 9twenty mini logo cap in cream/red, £25
03: Reclaimed Vintage unisex cap with ice cream branding in green, £15.99
04: New Era LA Dodgers 9forty cap with embroidered side patch in blue, £25
05: 47 Brand NY Yankees clean up baseball cap in blue cord, £30
06: Polo Ralph Lauren icon logo baseball cap in corn yellow, £60

#2: PREPPY FOOTWEAR

Collage of ASOS men's shoes | ASOS Style Feed

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For a while there, trainers and hoodies were kings of daily style. But 2025 took a more formal approach. Collared shirts kept cropping up on runways and quarter-zip sweatshirts went viral. The necktie even showed up in casual contexts. But the standout piece from this preppy renaissance was footwear. Boat shoes, leather sandals and sneakers in elevated finishes (think suede and satin). As our rain boots prepare for summer retirement, it seems last year’s footwear is back on the menu.

GET THE LOOK:

01: adidas Originals Tokyo trainers in brown with white stitching, £75
02: Timberland Classic boat mule in light beige suede, £130
03: Timberland Heritage noreen boat shoes in medium beige suede, £180
04: Nike Waffle Racer trainers in off white and black, £79.99
05: Clarks Originals wallabee shoes in black suede, £130

#3: RUGBY SHIRTS

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Damson Idris repping a 90s-inspired Tommy Hilfiger rugby polo.

Who knew we were all so into rugby? Well, the shirts at least. 2025 was a big one for this collared top, especially those of the striped variety. And as we enter Q2 of 2026, the rugby polo is staying put. Combining vintage, preppy and heritage energy, this simple silhouette checks a lot of trending boxes. Plus, they’re fun to style under knits, jackets and trenches thanks to the interesting neckline.

GET THE LOOK:

01: Mango 100% cotton rugby polo top in black and white stripe, £49.99
02: GANT striped rugby polo in navy and orange stripe, £125
03: ASOS DESIGN relaxed fit rugby polo sweatshirt in stripe cream and red, £30
04: ONLY & SONS short sleeve rugby top in light green stripe, £26
05: Gant heavy rugby top in navy stripe, £160

#4: VINTAGE-INSPIRED SPORTSWEAR

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We’ve always slipped into tracksuits and trainers at the end of a long day, but sportswear has reached new heights in the past 12 months. Track jackets are being paired with shirts and ties for evening affairs, and nylon shell suits have hit high-fashion runways. So if last summer was the birth of elevated sportswear, this year it hit puberty. Prepare for a summer of sportswear with more vintage-inspired pieces and plenty of high-low combos – think tailored trousers teamed with track jackets and leather bombers with running shorts.

GET THE LOOK:

01: ASOS DESIGN faux suede harrington jacket in dark stone, £60
02: adidas Originals Firebird track top roses in off white and green, £80
03: ASOS DESIGN cotton funnel windbreaker jacket in stone, £55
04: ASOS DESIGN co-ord extreme oversized boxy hoodie with piping in navy, £32
05: adidas Originals Sprinter shorts in beige and red, £40
06: adidas Originals Archive blocked track top in red and white, £65

#5: SHORTS, SOCKS AND LOAFERS

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Short shorts are Mescal-approved.

If we’re talking trends with legs, the short short has – against all odds – prevailed. Yep, it’s time to get your bobby dazzlers out (again). Love them or hate them, there’s no doubt the teeny weeny short is set for another summer in the sun. But not without their trusty companions, loafers and socks. This threesome is the stuff of kinky tailored dreams, and if it’s good enough for Paul Mescal, it’s good enough for us. Last year's silhouettes get a reboot with primary colours like red and blue, and elevated textures from suede to patent leather.

GET THE LOOK:

01: ASOS DESIGN shorter length straight fit denim shorts with rip detail, £30
02: adidas Originals Adicolor sprinter shorts in red, £40
03: ASOS DESIGN smart slim shorts in black, £25
04: Selected ankle socks in light grey, £6
05: Dr Martens Unisex Adrian Ben tassel loafer in butterscotch brown, £155
06: NOAK made in Portugal loafers in black leather, £85