It's True—Every Chic Person Is Wearing This New Top Trend

If you hate pretty things, this probably isn’t the story for you. However, suppose you tend to appreciate beautiful clothing. In that case, you’re in the right place because the blouse trend I’ve had running around my mind all month is undeniably chic, and it’s every stylish person’s secret weapon for looking elegant in 2025. Sure, it’s just a top, but it’s a powerful one at that. Fortunately for anyone who’s looking to enter the new year in fine form, I already did the work of finding all the best options to make yours.

If your Instagram feed looks anything like mine, you probably already know that I’m talking about scarf tops—no, I’m not referring to tube tops fashioned out of patterned silk handkerchiefs. Today’s scarf tops are far more sophisticated and refined, often featuring a billowy long-sleeve silhouette and a scarf-like, sweeping neckline. With such a dramatic detail, these blouses are instant outfit makers, turning any skirt, trouser, or jeans ensemble into a look worth complimenting, copying, and wearing on repeat.

This trend has been on the rise for a few seasons now, following the dominance of scarf coats on both the runways and the streets. During the fall/winter 2024 season, top brands such as Bottega Veneta, Carven, Dior, and Proenza Schouler all leaned into the drapey, swaddled aesthetic. Kallmeyer, Toteme, Tove, Ralph Lauren, and The Row continued the trend for spring/summer 2025, securing it a place in 2025’s cultural zeitgeist long before the year had even begun.

On Instagram, the trend took on various forms, showing up in hyper-luxurious fabrics like heavy silk, sheer chiffon, and cashmere by fashion-favorite brands such as Róhe, By Malene Birger, Liberowe, and BITE Studios. Stylish people mostly opted for muted colors like ivory, tan, black, and burgundy, making exceptions only for bright red, like one of the options in Carven’s F/W 24 runway collection. Some styled their blouses with equally silky slip skirts, others with more structured partners, like a tailored maxi skirt or heavy trousers. The best part about this trend, though, is how it does all the work in any outfit. Whatever you pair with it doesn’t really matter. Your ensemble will click every time.