Every year, thousands upon thousands of optimistic individuals gaze wistfully at the confetti descending from the ceiling, visualizing a new and improved version of themselves come New Year’s Day. Many of us will want to reboot our systems with a resolution—or, two, or three. For the Vogue Shopping team, many of these are fashion-related intentions. You may be rolling your eyes right now, but it is our job after all.
Nearing the end of a year and the start of a new one, we tend to ponder the recent past in terms of what didn’t change, what needs to change, and how it can be seamlessly shifted. It’s a clean slate, so to speak, and a blank one ready for sartorial experimentation. For some, fashion resolutions come in the form of authenticity—how do you effortlessly play with trends (like leopard print or sequins), without losing your minimalist style identity? For others the notion is simple and they wish to stop relying so heavily on the oversized boxy blazer, despite its ease and comfort. Then we have those who have noticed a naked feeling even after getting fully dressed. Their resolution? To top off every look with jewelry.
Vogue Editors’ New Year Resolution Musts:
- The Minimal Trouser: Aritzia The Effortless pant, $148
- The Patent Flats: Dear Frances Rina flat, $510
- The Everyday Pant: St.Agni pleated pinstriped wide-leg pants, $450
- The Outfit Topper: Agmes Astrid cuff, $630
- The Leather Blazer: Khaite Darlman jacket, $4,400
- The Alternative Shirt: Nanushka Naum long-sleeve leather shirt, $425
- The Investment Bag: Bottega Veneta Andiamo small bag, $4,500
- The Scarf Hybrid: Toteme scarf-detailed quilted recycled-shell jacket, $990
- The Sequin Skirt: 16Arlington Dia embellished tulle midi skirt, $650
- The Shrunken Jacket: Massimo Dutti short suede leather jacket, $490
Still, whether we actually end up pushing these resolutions into movement, establishing them is a good way to set a small goal for the new year. I mean, it would be really hard to set aside the boyfriend blazer…but it’s the reflection that counts. Ahead, 9 fashion resolutions from the Vogue shopping team.
One in One Out, and Buy Less Button-Downs
I know it’s considered a positive when you’ve found what you love wearing, a “uniform” of sorts. But on the other hand, when you open your closet and all you see is a lot of the same thing, and I mean, a lot of the same thing, something isn’t right. For me, that one item is the classic button-down shirt. While it has been a seasonless sartorial comfort for me the past few years, I’ve hit my limit on quantity, as I’ve acquired plenty of silhouettes in white, stripes, colors, and fabric types. Not only will I adopt the one in one out policy this year, my resolution is to consider different type of tops when shopping new this year instead of falling into yet another version of my tried-and-true shirt. —Madeline Fass, senior shopping market editor
Wear More Pants!
Over the past few years, maybe we can blame it on lockdown, I’ve become a skirts-only dresser. But, when the weather is harsh and bearing a calf seems impossible (even with tights), pants are vital. My resolution is to repair my relationship to trousers—and to get the ones I have sitting in my closet tailored and prepped for use. Sometimes, a chic trouser is all you need. I’m looking to high-waisted, pleated, and luxe styles for the new year. —Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
Get Intentional About Clothing
I have a habit of popping into Zara, Mango, and Cos when I’m in the mood to shop; and while, this lends me with great pieces, they don’t tend to be styles that stand the test of time and inevitably need to be replaced. Instead, this year I’m trying to be more intentional with my buys. For me, this involves shopping smaller independent labels, maintaining wish lists of styles I’m eyeing, and identifying gaps in my wardrobe. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Embrace New Necklines
I am probably cashmere’s #1 fan—a white T-shirt underneath a knit is a tried-and-true look for me—so I wrote about reclaiming the blazer at the end of last year. My knitwear obsession will most certainly live on, but to keep my style evolving, I’m looking to ladylike interpretations of the blazer for a different kind of polish and confidence. I love anything collarless or with an ultra-scoop neck; shrunken, or even covered buttons. Jackets, including the trompe l’oeil takes like Toteme’s are also welcome, and I’m open to any kind of material. —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
Give Up the Classic Blazer
I have always prided myself on having a capsule wardrobe, but the number of suitcases I moved with suggested otherwise. As I packed my 10 blazers into 1 of those cases (50% of which were black) I was faced with the reality that my capsule wardrobe wasn’t so capsule. Slim-fit collarless jackets, leather shirts, and cropped ladylike jackets feel like they’ll fit perfectly in my wardrobe and provide the same comfort, strength, and sharpness that I love about blazers. —Libby Jane Page, executive commerce director
Get an Investment Bag
2025 is the year where I finally invest in a handbag to last for seasons, not just the right now. From Bottega Veneta’s Andiamo in a beautiful burgundy to Savette’s signature Symmetry Pochette in classic black suede, these are just a few of the styles I’m eyeing. And yes, even Alaïa’s Le Teckel bag in spotted leopard is a neutral in my eyes. Stay tuned to see which one I add to my collection! —Laura Jackson, shopping writer
Be Bold!
I have stayed true to my personal sense of style for a very long time—it’s somewhere between easygoing elegance and modern minimalist. While I’ve not completely shied away from a pop of color, I haven’t always been so keen to play with pattern or texture. As I’ve sat on the brilliant and creative Vogue Shopping team for a few years now, I have seen the many inspiring ways my colleagues have pulled off these trends aplenty. Sequin skirts? We’ll quickly show you how to wear one year-round. Leopard revival? These days, the print doesn’t have to make you cringe! I am looking forward to taking stylish risks and embracing the bold (or dare I say, controversial?) trends all throughout 2025. —Clarissa Schmidt, marketing & production manager
Top Off a Look with Jewelry
For me, 2025 is the year of jewelry! I believe that jewelry adds an essential finishing touch to any look… And yet I often rush out the door without it! My goal is to put as much thought into my jewelry as I do the rest of my outfit each day. This year, I’m turning to some of my favorite jewelry brands (Sophie Bille Brahe, Renna, Tabayer, and Agmes, to name a few), to add some fun pieces—as well as a timeless investment piece or two—to my collection. And with lots of wedding prep on the docket for this year, I will be in search of meaningful pieces to wear on my special day, too! —Alexandra Ditch, associate commerce producer
Calm Down on the Prints
As an enthusiast of vintage fashion finds, it’s inevitable that I find myself grabbing a lot of unique prints (think the ’90s Cavalli, JPG, and other cool girl naughties brands). What I really need is a dose of minimalism to balance everything out, so I can successfully mix and match modern day purchases with vintage gems. —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty shopping writer
