It’s a fact: the 1980s are back. The power suit has become the outfit of the year. Fashion brands, inspired by the decade of corporate ostentation, have adopted the power suit uniform for 2025, appearing on runways and in street-style scenes around the world. The necktie also makes a comeback to button up even casual outfits.
In the 1980s and 1990s, fashion icons such as Princess Diana and Julia Roberts easily incorporated neckties into their wardrobes. Roberts, who wore a suit and tie at the 1990 Golden Globes, was able to make it look red carpet-ready. The late Princess Diana, for instance, paired the necktie with everything from a pantsuit to a coat or a skirt suit. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and others are embracing the suit and tie trend in 2025. The street style throughout Fashion Month has also placed the tie at the forefront, indicating that spring/summer collections 2025 from designers such as Saint Laurent or Stella McCartney have a moment.
No matter how trendy it may be, the tie will always remain a staple of sartorial style. It can even be worn outside the suit and tie. Here are eight outfit ideas that will help you incorporate a tie in your wardrobe outside of the office.
Barn Life
Barn jackets have been a huge hit in the fashion world over the last year. Their utilitarian style is different from traditional outerwear that goes with a tie, but this is exactly why they work so well. These contrasting styles create a power suit that is not afraid to get dirty.
Y2K Energy
It’s not new to wear pinstripe pants and a tie. What’s 2025 about this outfit is the addition of a flirty mini skirt. The skirt-over-pants trend is still going strong and breaks up the suiting look with a feminine piece.
Wild Side
Tie is often reserved for more serious endeavours. There’s not a look that leopard print cannot spice up. A black tie with a leopard print skirt will bring your tie up to date in 2025. A leather jacket will give you an extra edge.
Offbeat Style
What happens when a ruffled skirt is combined with sneakers-inspired heels and a rose-embellished jacket? What happens? Perfection. A tie is the perfect accessory to add to an otherwise wild outfit.
Red Red Wine
With its dramatic and flirty silhouette, the leather peplum is one of the top outerwear styles for 2025. The leather peplum jacket is a great companion for a simple and serious tie. Its head-to-toe red colour adds the perfect amount of spice.
Cowboy Carter
If a traditional necktie is not your style, you’re in luck. It’s the Western fashion moment that is perfect for a bolo. Combine it with printed trousers and pleated pants for a Western-inspired look.
Backslider
Celine Dion’s backward suit is a style icon that will never go out of fashion. This look is no exception. Dion wore no tie, but this version uses the traditional tie as a secondary accessory.
Pantless Behavior
The classic suit and tie have been around for many years. If you want to step out of your corporate uniform, a double-breasted mini dress with blazer is the way to go. Add a tie to your boardroom outfit for maximum energy.