“Addressed” is a weekly column about getting dressed. We discuss everything—from animal prints and runway styling tricks to building the perfect winter shoe collection.
Yesterday, Vogue published a comprehensive feature on 2025’s best-dressed individuals. It was an exciting project for our team, as we championed the people we truly believed deserved recognition. Looking over the final list of 54 people, there are many style lessons to take away, most of which can be applied universally.
If You Love Something, Buy It in Two Colors
This is a key lesson. If you find your perfect wardrobe item, why not get more than one? It doesn’t have to be as extravagant as ordering a custom suit in two colors—though that’s the dream, right? It can be as simple as buying two of that basic t-shirt you love, or noting the details of your favorite vintage jeans to hunt for another pair. The trick is to wait for deep discounts to stock up on the items you know you’ll wear repeatedly.
Bonus from Jeremy Strong: Monochromatic dressing is always a win.
Power Clashing Rules
Mixing prints is a quick way to elevate your outfit. While it might seem intimidating, keeping the prints within the same color palette usually leads to success. (If you want to experiment with different colors, try keeping both patterns on a similar scale.) Another effective approach is to mismatch item types—think a formal double-breasted blazer with sporty shorts, or a sporty anorak with a feminine skirt. When in doubt, remember Paula Abdul’s hit: “Opposites Attract.”
Bonus from Bad Bunny and Paloma Elsesser: A thoughtful sock and shoe combination goes a long way.
Put a Hat on It
I’ve written a lot about hats this year, and I’ve definitely mentioned this Pamela Anderson look at least three times—but can you blame me? A hat adds an unexpected spark to your outfit and makes people wonder, “Who is she?” This holiday, take a break from doomscrolling and browse vintage hats on eBay until you find one you love. There will come a day when you’re getting dressed and realize a hat—whether subtle or dramatic—is exactly what you need. You’ll be glad you listened.
Bonus from Pamela Anderson and Cole Escola: An all-black outfit is the perfect backdrop for a bold accessory.
A Basic Tee Always Works
If you have a collection of vintage and concert tees but feel you’ve outgrown a jeans-and-t-shirt style, consider these looks from Zoë Kravitz and Jennifer Lawrence. Kravitz pairs a vintage baseball tee with a semi-sheer plaid skirt and ballet flats for a casual yet polished vibe. Lawrence offers a chic, relaxed option for summer by adding kitten-heel sandals and a luxurious clutch, creating a glamorous take on loungewear.
Bonus from Zoë Kravitz and Jennifer Lawrence: Semi-sheer pieces don’t have to be fussy or overly formal! (Layering sheer over sheer, as Lawrence does, is another great way to experiment.)Black and neon make a winning combination. Timothée Chalamet wore a black leather suit with a neon green shirt and a bolo tie by Chrome Hearts. Willy Chavarria chose a pink suit with a black shirt and a teal tie of his own design. Black goes with everything, but it looks especially striking against a bright neon green or a bold pastel pink. While Chalamet’s and Chavarria’s outfits are nearly opposites, they follow the same style principle. A bonus tip from them: wearing a suit doesn’t have to be boring.
Don’t be afraid of lace and frills. Chloë Sevigny wore Saint Laurent, and Addison Rae chose Chloé. If you want to embrace something extra girly and playful, minimal accessories work best. The lesson here: you can pull off any look with the right attitude. An extra tip from Sevigny: lace bike shorts are actually a wardrobe essential.
Matching outfits are actually cool. At the CFDA Awards, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made a striking pair in Alaïa and Chanel, respectively. As Bad Bunny sings, “While you’re alive, you should love as much as you can.” So why not go for it? Live for each other and have a ball!
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1 What is Vogues Best Dressed of 2025
Its a hypothetical future list often analyzed as a trend forecast It imagines who and what styles Vogue magazine might highlight in 2025 based on current cultural technological and fashion industry shifts
2 Why are people talking about 2025s list already
Fashion works years ahead Designers stylists and editors analyze emerging trends to predict what will be influential Discussing a future list helps decode the direction fashion is moving in
3 What can a Best Dressed list actually teach me
Its a snapshot of evolving values It teaches less about specific items to buy and more about the new rules attitudes and cultural conversations that shape how we dresslike sustainability selfexpression or digital life
4 Is it just about expensive designer clothes
Not anymore Modern lists celebrate a mix of high fashion vintage emerging designers and innovative styling The story and personality behind an outfit are now as important as the price tag
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5 What are the biggest trends this list might highlight for 2025
Based on current trajectories key themes could include AI Digital Fashion Radical Sustainability Dopamine Dressing 20 and Quiet Power Dressing
6 What does the list teach us about celebrity vs normal people
It likely shows a continued blurring of lines Expect to see more activists artists scientists and community leaders alongside actors and musicians emphasizing that influence and style exist far beyond red carpets
7 How does technology play a role in 2025s style
Technology will be both a tool and an aesthetic We might see clothing with integrated tech for comfort or performance digitalonly fashion for social media avatars and a highlight on designers using new ecofriendly materials