How To Nail The Menswear Trend For Women In 2025

In the ’60s, Yves Saint Laurent created the Le Smoking suit, which overturned the norms of masculine and feminine dressing. With that blurring between menswear and womenswear in mind, we took our cues from classic silhouettes of tailored three-piece suits, crisp button-downs and timeless extras, and gave them a cool-girl twist for 2025. The subtle details—a slight upturn of the cuffs, a flick of the collar, a cinch at the waist, an heirloom-worthy brooch—add character and nuance to create the perfect balance of masculinity and sensuality.

Up ahead, six essentials to nailing the look.

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1. The Pastel Button-down

Offset the formalness of a pantsuit with sweet powdery hues—which, might we add, pink sits very well with brown. Up your game by opting for button-downs with subtle yet interesting details such as cheeky bra details and an asymmetrical closure. Sweet and sharp is what you’re aiming for, and these shirts will make sure you’re killing it, girl.

The Pablo Shirt, about $1,102, Jacquemus

Bra Detail Shirt, $330.28, pushBUTTON at Club21

Fluid Viscose Shirt, $2,370, Jil Sander

2. The Floral Brooch

There’s no denying that brooches are having a major moment; from the runways (both men’s and women’s), to the Met Gala, and, of course, fashion insiders on the streets. Opt for a floral version for a feminine-yet-timeless touch that provides the perfect contrast on a three-piece suit. The best part? You can pin it in more ways than one, from on your lapel to as a necktie.

Aranthera and Wee Kim Lian Orchid Brooch, $290, Risis

SG60 Majestic Phalaenopsis Orchid Brooch in Gold and Palladium,$600, Risis

3. The Dressed-Up Blazer

While earthy and muted-toned blazers will never go out of style, a fancy number is a must in your arsenal for a soiree, or just because. Impeccably tailored and peppered with intricate details only known to its wearer, throwing it on will make you feel as if you’ve got superpowers. Wear yours as a suit set for double the impact, or style it with a leather mini and boots or loafers for a badass vibe.

Metallic Striped Wool-twill Blazer, about $3,911, McQueen at Net-a-Porter

 Single-breasted Wool Blazer, $2,001, Balmain at Farfetch

Jacket in Prince of Wales Wool, $4,900, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

4. The Statement Frames

It’s time to bring back those classic black-rimmed and tortoiseshell glasses, because geek-chic is back in season. Go for full-on ’80s corporate power player vibes with a strong-shouldered blazer, crisp button-down shirt, pleated trousers and weighty frames; or do it with cat-eyed frames for a subtle touch of femininity.

Classic Recycled Acetate Cat Eye Eyeglasses, $640, Bottega Veneta

Black Bronson Pilot Blue Block Glasses, about $758, Tom Ford at Ssense

Prada Runway Sunglasses, $790, Prada

5. The Oversized Tailoring

Tailoring is a key part of the menswear conversation. Evoke boyish charm by styling streamlined separates with oversized pieces for that playful twist on menswear with laidback vibes.

Sleeveless Trench Coat, $403, Caractère at Farfetch

Pleated Cotton Wide-Leg Trousers, $190, COS

Gelso Oversized TENCEL Lyocell-blend Blazer, about $560, The Frankie Shop at Net-a-Porter

6. The Timeless Tie

It’s 2025: time to swap your necklaces for a necktie. Take your cue from Bella Hadid and Liu Wen at Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2025 runway show for that ‘80s vibe with strong and subdued yet playful styles—think stripes and polka dots. Or take it from Ayo Edebiri in her Loewe fit, paying tribute to Julia Roberts’ iconic 1990 Golden Globes’ look. Do yours without a full pant-suit situation by simply styling a crisp shirt and tailored bermuda shorts, with your tie tucked in—a more casual and nonchalant, cool girl take.

Tonal University Stripe Linen-Cotton Tie, about $485, Thom Browne

Check Silk Tie, $360, Burberry

Black Polka Dot Tie, about $400, Tom Ford at Ssense

Photography: Joel Low
Stylist: Gracia Phang
Model: Jule Sanders/ Mannequin
Makeup: Wee Ming using Dior Beauty
Hair: Ken Hong/ Evolve
Photographer’s assistant: Eddie Teo
Stylist’s assistant: Laila Mishazira

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