Transition Your Wardrobe Into Fall 2025

Temps are dipping, pumpkins are appearing on porches, and the PSL is officially back on the menu. That can only mean one thing: it’s transition season. But how do you move from sleeveless dresses and sandals to cozy fall layers when afternoons still feel like summer? And how do you show up to those pumpkin patch photos without sweating through a sweater?

The answer: layering smartly, remixing what you already own, and sprinkling in just a few intentional updates. Here are five of Fall 2025’s biggest trends—straight from the runways—and how to make them feel effortless in your everyday wardrobe.

5 Key Trends for Fall 2025

1. Nomadic Spirit / Country-Coded Styles
Earthy textures, suede, leather details, rustic prints, and relaxed layering.
How to wear it now: Throw on a denim jacket, suede boots, or a plaid scarf you already own. Add a fringe detail or suede skirt if you want to lean all the way in.

2. Modern Prep / Preppy Academia
Polished polo-knits, plaid tailoring, structured knits—equal parts polish and coziness.
How to wear it now: Pull out polo knits, button-downs, or plaid trousers. Update with a plaid blazer or tartan scarf.

3. “Rich-Lady Leather”
Elevated leather and suede in deep, luxe tones.
How to wear it now: Style a leather jacket over knits, or cinch a dress with a leather belt. Missing something? Try a sleek crossbody or boots in a rich autumn shade.

4. Animal Prints & Moody Textures
Leopard, zebra, and exotic faux skins paired with velvet, faux fur, and plush finishes.
How to wear it now: Even a leopard scarf or belt adds edge. For drama, try a statement coat or velvet blazer.

5. Dress-Over-Pants & Playful Layering
Unexpected proportions: slip dresses over trousers, button-downs under dresses, long vests or dusters to balance layers.
How to wear it now: Slip a dress over slim trousers or leggings. Missing a base? A duster coat works wonders.

Shop Viva Bene Fall Picks

Curated pieces designed to refresh your closet with ease:

• Cropped Puffer Vest – Playful layering over knits or dresses.
  
  

• Fringe Stripe Kimono – A lightweight nod to the nomadic trend.
  
  

• Riverside Luxe Poncho  – Effortless layering over trousers or dresses.
  
  

• Zebra Print Coat – A bold statement that elevates basics.
  
  

• Tiger Intarsia Cardigan – Preppy, playful, and perfect with denim or dresses.
  
  

This fall, everyday elegance is all about intention: making trends your own, remixing pieces you already love, and adding just a touch of something new.