News

The 13 Big Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion and Beauty Trends

Spring/summer 2025 is here and there’s a lightness in the air as fashion and beauty find their fun side.

From the arrival of wedding and holiday season to a huge summer of music featuring UK tours from Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Oasis Live 25, Glastonbury and Tramlines in Sheffield, the biggest trends are reflecting the mood while embracing sustainability (vegan leather is becoming a go-to).

Take your pick from the trends below to instantly update your look with just a few key pieces at Meadowhall…

*Header image provided by M&S

1. Going back to basics: the white vest

If you buy just one thing for summer, make it a white vest. Elegant, understated and easy to wear, it’s working across all wardrobes – from classic suit jackets and satin midi skirts to a silhouette that complements the on-trend baggy, animal-print and palazzo jeans.

Flannels, Frasers, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Hollister, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Bershka, Apricot, Next, Primark, Victoria’s Secret, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, Vanilla and Zara

 

2. Florals for every big occasion

Florals are always a big player when it comes to spring/summer but this season has seen them translated into a host of different looks: screen-printed on flowing beach dresses, added to layered maxis and appliqued on occasion looks (perfect for proms, weddings, race-course days out and bridesmaid looks). They’re also taking over this season’s geometric patterns on two-piece co-ords that work by the pool and on evenings out when holiday packing.

Flannels, Frasers, Quiz, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Hollister, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Bershka, Apricot, Next, Primark, Victoria’s Secret, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, Vanilla and Zara

 

3. Spring/summer beauty to know

Drenched, soft dewy skin is the basis for everything this summer. With new releases from Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint, Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez and Boots Glow Dewy Serum, it’s easy to get the look.

Hair is an ode to French girl beauty (soft curls, letterbox bangs and effortless tousled finish); for lips, go for smudged cherry red or a sweep of blue on the eyes. Nailwise, it’s high-shine metallics. For summer manis and brows, head to Townhouse, Beauty Boutique, Brows and Mint Nail & Brow Bar.

Don’t miss Barry M’s relaunched ‘rebellious’ range at Superdrug featuring bright and beautiful jelly tint nails and bold lips and stock up on summer essentials including e.l.f’s SPF, Rituals’ body scrubs and Lush’s Sea Salt Hair Mist Spritz Spray.

Space NK, Molton Brown, Flannels, Frasers, L’Occitane, Bath & Body Works, The White Company, Boots, Holland & Barrett, Superdrug, Rituals, Lush, Kiko Milano, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Next, Primark, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters and Zara

 

4. Pastel suits for wedding guest dressing

Sky blue, powder pink, butter yellow, pistachio green… Pastels ruled the 2025 spring runways of Chanel and Alaïa (a label that also embraced this season’s bubble-hem skirts) and have been translated into understatedly chic suits across the high street. For weddings, go slightly oversized with minimalist jewellery and flat sandals.

Flannels, Frasers, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Next, Primark, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger and Zara

 

5. The new shoe styles for spring/summer

Pretty woven flat pumps, practical platform sandals with bulky fastenings (Dr Martens and  UGG Goldenstar Glides) and low-slung retro trainers (New Balance’s RC42, adidas SL 72 OG and Nike LD-1000) will be everywhere.

Kurt Geiger, Dune London, Dr Martens, Clarks, JD Sports, Carvela, schuh, Vans, Office, Foot Locker, Footasylum, Flannels, Frasers, Marks & Spencer, H&M, River Island, Mango, New Look, Next, Primark, TK Maxx and Zara

 

6. Chiffon, tulle and soft-touch fabrics

Thanks to frothy, feminine signature looks from Sabrina Carpenter, Halle Bailey and Ariana Grande, spring and summer dresses for big occasions have a touch of the OTT as wrappings of tulle and chiffon take over. It’s also been translated onto beautiful going-out tops and skirts.

Flannels, Frasers, Quiz, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Bershka, Next, Primark, Victoria’s Secret, TK Maxx and Zara

 

7. The summer fragrances

Cherries might be the print of the summer but when it comes to scents it’s all about summer fruits such as raspberries, strawberries and dragon fruits. Try Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist; The Miami Shake Eau de Parfum by Juliette Has A Gun; Phlur Strawberry Letter and Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent.

Space NK, Flannels, Frasers, Boots, Superdrug, TK Maxx, Zara, The Perfume Shop and The Fragrance Shop

 

8. Men’s spring/summer trends

For wedding suit season, there are two main trends: classic double breasted à la Harry Styles, Glen Powell and Dwight Gayle or linen soft colours as seen on David Beckham (go for a matching shirt for real fashion power). Pair with brogues, Oxfords and Monk shoes in brown and tan.

For relaxed styles, it’s all about longer shorts, leather sandals and stylish Mod-influenced shirts as Oasis fever takes hold of the summer. Bomber jackets and hoodies are also easy adds to every wardrobe.

Boss, Diesel, Castore, Hawes & Curtis, Jack & Jones, Lacoste, Levi’s, Moss, Size?, Skopes, Suit Direct, Superdry, The North Face, Timberland, Flannels, Frasers, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Reiss, River Island, Mango, Next, Primark, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger and Zara

9. Nineties plaids, gingham and bohemian for festival fashion

Possibly inspired by singers Olivia Rodrigo’s and Jisoo’s style and Chloé’s catwalk, there’s a sense of the Nineties getting an upgrade this summer. From small kilts and soft shirts to bright primary-coloured gingham and the new bohemian (grown-up lace and soft vegan suede fringed bags and jackets), there’s a definite throwback to the summer of grunge happening.

Flannels, Frasers, Quiz, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Hollister, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Bershka, Apricot, Next, Primark, Victoria’s Secret, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, Vanilla and Zara

 

10. The swimwear wardrobe to invest in

Gingham, super sporty and matching throw-over co-ords are upping the swimwear looks this season (partly helped by a collective White Lotus luxe-style obsession). Mix and match with primary colours, animal print, tie-ruche tops and metallic accents.

Flannels, Frasers, Boux Avenue, Quiz, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Hollister, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Bershka, Apricot, Next, Primark, Victoria’s Secret, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, Vanilla and Zara

11. Summer’s handbags and sunnies

There are some looks that remain a go-to in summer and crossbody bags (perfect for city breaks) and huge basket totes (ideal for the beach) remain popular choices. Beyond that, oversize, metal studs, statement (ruffles and beaded) and charms are fun ways to mix it up while sunglasses range from classic and oversized to cat’s eye and neon frames.

Michael Kors, Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban, Accessorize, Flannels, Frasers, Quiz, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Hollister, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Next, Primark,TK Maxx and Zara

 

12. The latest jewellery

Mixing and matching silver and gold (while still layering) with swimsuit looks and beach dresses will bring the glam while strings of beads, lab-made diamonds and coloured gemstones are easily updating the look. Pair with oversized watches for women and delicate straps for men. Hoops will never go out of style for summer earrings but also seek out shoulder-grazing traffic stoppers too.

Accessorize, Lovisa, Ernest Jones, Austen & Blake, Beaverbrooks, F Hinds, Rolex at Goldsmiths, Warren James, Gucci, Thomas Sabo, Omega, Alexander Brown, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Fraser Hart, Goldsmiths, H Samuel, Swarovski, Pandora and Swatch

 

 

13. Finally, go strapless or halternecks

One of the key shapes for summer dressing is strapless (see Dua Lipa in Alessandro Michele’s first spring/summer 2025 runway collection for Valentino) especially paired with a pleat or Eighties style skirt.

It’s not just dresses, strapless tops with suits and jeans are simple and easy to wear – or go for a fun and flattering halterneck that instantly conjures up chic beachwear on the French Riviera. Bonnes vacances!

Flannels, Frasers, Boux Avenue, Quiz, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Hollister, Reiss, River Island, Mango, New Look, Bershka, Apricot, Next, Primark, Victoria’s Secret, TK Maxx, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, Vanilla and Zara

 

 

Follow us @lovemeadowhall or sign up for the latest news here. 

 

 

 

 

Last updated Tuesday 22 April, 2025