Rue Sophie En Route

I'm Sorry, or You're Welcome—2025 Marks the Skinny-Pant Era, so Here Are 8 Looks to Try "Trouser styles and pants in general tend to move at an especially glacial pace, cycling in and out a decade at a time, so when a shift does happen for our go-to trousers, it's newsworthy. Well, you may not like what I'm about to say next, but I can state with confidence that we're entering a new era of skinny pants. Whether or not we're all ready, skinny trousers are coming for our closets once again. After popping up on the spring 2025 runways, the silhouette is now starting to make its way onto the street and, therefore, onto our feeds. If the idea still shocks you, I'd bet good money that at least one of the eight skinny-pant outfits below will have you warming up to the slim-fitting look. Don't say I didn't warn you. Up ahead, see eight fresh ways to style cigarette pants that are chic, polished, approachable, and very 2025."   Image from Who What Wear "I love this idea because it's shockingly simple—just black pants and a relaxed sweater—but still so striking. Use the combo as the canvas to a few standout pieces of jewelry and a great pair of flats."   Image from Who What Wear "Usually when wearing something fitted, I'd suggest balancing it out with something roomier, but there's something about this sleeveless turtleneck and skinny pants that just, well, works. I think the pumps and slit hems are what keep it all looking elevated."   Shop Rue Sophie’s Pants collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

Just Made the One Fashion Mistake That Leads to Regret Every Single Time "Sometimes, celebrities are just like us, and sometimes, they're not. An event is in Park City, Utah, a town currently covered in white snow and gray sleet. Even so, the musician and actress chose to wear white trousers and boots, a fashion mistake I've made far too many times to commit with my own light-colored wardrobe items ever again. I, on the other hand, own at least three pairs of white or cream bottoms that didn't make it through New York City's winters unscathed. For warmer, drier days, shop 2025's chicest white trousers below." Shop white trousers: Image from Who What Wear   SHOP THE LOOK: Le Sud Pant - $168.00 Sizes: XS - XL Color: Alabaster / Navy   Shop Rue Sophie’s Pants collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

It's Giving 2025: 35 Items That Are Defining Cool Style This Year "As a fashion editor, scrolling through store is one of my favorite pastimes. I'm not afraid to admit a few hours curating a list of the coolest things I can find on the site is one of the most soothing activities, especially after a long week, and that's exactly the kind of weekend wind-down that's hitting the spot today. The new-arrivals section is already off to a strong start, which made this last shopping spree especially fruitful. I found a trove of pretty much every single 2025 trend and emerging It item that Who What Wear editors have been buzzing about during my scrolling sesh. Up ahead, shop my edit of the 35 buys that are peak 2025." Image from Who What Wear   SHOP THE LOOK: Denis S/L Turtleneck Knit Top - $168.00 Sizes: XS - XL Color: Topaz   Shop Rue Sophie’s Pants collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

The Who What Wear Winter Shopping List—36 Buys Our Editors Are Ordering This Season "With 2025 upon us, we’re in shopping mode for the upcoming year. Major trends from the S/S 25 runways are trickling into both retailers and the wardrobes of fashion insiders—including a shift toward opulent maximalism and soft romance and the rise of modern heirloom pieces and more considered purchases that are intended to be high-quality and long-lasting. So how is that translating to what fashion people are adding to their carts? Interested in getting a preview of the exact pieces Who What Wear fashion editors will be wearing in 2025, I asked our team to share the items they will order this winter and favorites already sitting in their closets. Their picks include everything from investment-worthy outerwear and bags to directional finds that tap into the biggest trends of the season. Editors are also taking this as a moment to reflect on any shifts in their personal style and how that will impact their shopping picks for the year ahead. Here is the Who What Wear winter shopping list, put together by our editors."   "Rumor has it that the loud luxury fashion aesthetic is making its way into the spotlight, but I'm not going to give in to the trend. This winter, I'm committed to a minimalist capsule wardrobe that focuses on classic yet semi-modern, reliable pieces I can wear repeatedly and never tire of. This means opting for a high-V-neck sweater that is simple yet impactful, tailored trousers I can dress up and down, and a cinched wool coat that is polished and practical."   SHOP THE LOOK: Margiela Pleated Front Pant - $178.00 Sizes: XS - XL Color: Grey Shop Rue Sophie’s Pants collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

My Friend Asked for Chic Clothing Ideas "One of my dear friends messaged me recently asking for my suggestions on, as she said, chic clothes for 2025. As a shopping director, I was ready to send many strong options.  Below, you'll uncover the pieces I sent her that feel modern, cool, elevated, and, yes, chic. I also rounded up more from each brand for further shopping inspiration. You'll find everything from dreamy outerwear like the suede trench above to "wear everywhere" sweaters to the best jeans." Image from Who What Wear   SHOP THE LOOK: Marion Side Slit Jacket - $298.00 Sizes: XXS - XL Color: Black Shop Rue Sophie’s Fall / Winter 2024 collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

Goodbye Chunky Sweaters "By the final weeks of 2024, many of the most-wanted pieces had already sold out, making room for fresh alternatives this year, many of which are likely to meet the same fate. Scroll down to shop them before that happens." Image from Who What Wear SHOP THE TREND: Cie Merrow Top - $118.00 Sizes: XS-XL Color: Black Shop Rue Sophie’s Fall / Winter 2024 collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

Color Trends, Who? 14 All-Black Outfits Everyone Will Wear in 2025 "Typically speaking, this is the season when fashion lovers like yourself put their collections of darker hues and neutral tones away for pieces that feel fresh and bright. But even those who have maximalist wardrobes with every color of the rainbow will have days when they simply just can't bother dealing with color. In this case, it's always helpful to have a handful of all-black outfits on hand. The classic LBD has always proven to be a timeless staple in anyone's wardrobe, and the same goes for head-to-black ensembles—no matter what season it is. For the moments when colors are the last thing you want to wear and minimalistic, neutral hues just won't cut it, we pulled together 14 black ensembles that'll feel put-together and cool. Scroll down to check them out and see what we mean." Image from Who What Wear "Style Tip: Once the weather warms up, go for a sleek maxi skirt with an elegant off-the-shoulder top."   SHOP THE LOOK: Maur Off Shoulder Top - $128.00 Sizes: XS - XL Color: Black / Wheat Shop Rue Sophie’s Tops collection.   Read full article - Who What Wear

The Hats Are Hatting—8 Ways to Wear 2025's Most Elegant Accessory "Certain trends are easy to adopt—hats aren't one of them. Over the course of the last few fashion seasons, headwear of all shapes, colors, and patterns has infiltrated the runways and, in turn, the streets outside them. Name a brand in 2025 and it's probably making hats, but as playful and differentiating as they may be, they're not the easiest accessory to master for everyday. Fortunately, the chic outfit creators we look to on repeat for inspiration have already figured them out, posting their favorite ways to style every variety of chapeau on Instagram for us to copy and tweak to fit our style. There are cloche hats and berets, pillbox hats and driver caps—essentially, every hat you could possibly want to wear is covered in the mix of outfits with hats below. Ready to become an expert yourself? Start scrolling. Image from Who What Wear If a vintage, old-world glamorous aesthetic is the one you're going for in 2025, look no further than this cloche-hat outfit. Her chocolate-brown cloche is sleek and sophisticated, especially when paired with this knee-length ivory coat with a high-neck collar. Add a matching turtleneck to further emphasize the neckline, as well as tights, kitten heels, and a shoulder bag. Done." SHOP THE LOOK: Gaultier Tailored Wool Coat - $398.00 Sizes: XXS - XL Color: Creme / Bordeaux   Shop Rue Sophie’s Coats collection. Read full article - Who What Wear

I Live in Brooklyn and Am Sure This Is the Only Coat Trend New Yorkers Will Wear Until Spring Shop this winter's best long wool coats: Image from Who What Wear Image from Who What Wear "There's nothing I love more than those sweet and fleeting moments when seasonal trends and wardrobe staples are one and the same. The Venn diagram of items worn by both classic dressers and cool kids—from rich-looking cardigans to chic flats to bowling bags—is overlapping more than it usually does this winter, and outerwear is no exception. I just arrived back home to New York after a few weeks away, and it's very apparent that long wool coats have become this season's outerwear du jour. They're hanging on coat hooks behind the stylish gals who lounge on Sunday afternoons reading books while sipping tea, they're bundled around film students smoking in huddled groups outside The New School, and they're being relied on for their cozy warmth and easy polish by theatergoers, bankers, and fashion editors alike. Whether you're in the mood to invest or snap up a steal, this is the perfect time to buy a long wool coat. Here are just some of the elegant looks I've been spotting on locals around the city, plus 32 particularly good options that are all ready to hop in your cart right this second."   SHOP THE LOOK: Manteaux Robe Coat - $498.00 Sizes: XS - XL Color: Tobacco Gaultier Tailored Wool Coat - $398.00 Sizes: XXS - XL Color: Creme / Bordeaux   Shop Rue Sophie’s Coats collection. Read full article - Who What Wear