FASHION
THE COOLEST PEOPLE YOU KNOW ARE PROBABLY WEARING WINDBREAKERS
By Flo Bellinger, 25 August 2025
#1: WITH A MAXI SKIRT
Kicking things off with perhaps the most pervasive windbreaker ensemble we’ve seen this season, the maxi skirt + tech jacket combo is our unexpected wardrobe hero of 2025. Bringing the perfect blend of feminine and sporty, it’s an outfit that sounds disastrous on paper yet makes complete sense in practice. With a monochrome colour palette and simple cuts of fabric, this is a great way to get new wear out of your capsule pieces.
GET THE LOOK:
Agon Classic windbreaker in black, £60
Gina Tricot poplin balloon split maxi skirt in white, £46
Pull&Bear heeled shoes in black, £27.99
ASOS DESIGN skinny oval sunglasses in black, £14
#2: WITH BERMUDA SHORTS
Before we say goodbye to the sunshine for good, Bermudas and jorts are a good transitional item to keep on hand. Teetering between a full-blown trouser and your trusty shorts, these mid-length bottoms are a tom-boy’s dream – and they complement a windbreaker perfectly. We’d opt for a tailored Bermuda to balance the sporty silhouette of the jacket, keeping things futuristic with wrap-around sunglasses and trending Nike Rift trainers. As with the first outfit, keeping the colours to a minimum is key to avoiding an overly complicated look.
GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN bubble hem nylon track jacket in navy, £55
Nike Air Rift trainers in off white, £119.99
& Other Stories tailored bermuda shorts in black, £57
Topshop Napoli angular sunglasses in brown tort, £14
#3: WITH SATIN TROUSERS
Another way to mix up the windbreaker’s nylon texture? Clashing with more elevated fabrics – like satin. These black floaty trousers are lightweight enough to see you through the in-between weather, offering an elevated finish with all the comfort of a sweatpant that’s still chic enough for dinner. Throw on some mesh flats for an on-trend footwear option, and finish with a small woven leather handbag for a ‘fit that feels straight out of the Olsen twins’ lookbook.
GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN woven shoulder bag with knot detail skinny strap in black, £24
Columbia Paracutie cropped cargo windbreaker in buttermilk, £65
SNDYS satin drawstring wide leg trouser co-ord in black, £54
ASOS DESIGN Linus clean ballets in black weave, £26
#4: WITH TAILORING
Pictures: ASOS
Introducing a windbreaker into your elevated wardrobe might feel like a stretch already, but don’t be afraid to play with colours. This mint-green number offers a hint of pastel to your understated staples, working effortlessly with cream structured trousers and brown heels. The aviator sunglasses are a good bridge between the athleisure vibes of the jacket and the formal feel of the tailoring, which makes for a delicious mint-chocolate mashup of an outfit that screams on-trend, in-the-know and achingly style-confident.
GET THE LOOK:
Topshop Farley toe thong heeled sandal in chocolate, £38
Stradivarius double bridge sunglasses in pale camel, £12.99
Aim'n Spearmint balance blocked windstopper jacket in mint green, £74
ASOS DESIGN tailored oversized barrel leg trousers in buttermilk, £45
