If there’s one colour I’ll be building my wardrobe around this year, it’s warm tans. Rich and quietly luxurious, caramel tones are the new favoured neutral.
The spring/summer fashion trends of 2025 are clear that tonal shades of tan are in, and we're expecting them to stick around long into autumn. But the best thing is that unlike brighter, more statement colours, they're really easy to work into your existing outfit rotations. Think of these shades as the new backbone of your wardrobe: endlessly wearable, elegant, and surprisingly impactful when styled well.
Naomi Watts' recent outfit for the Ralph Lauren show in New York shows us exactly how to wear them. Combining a pair of wide-leg linen trousers with a crisp white shirt and one of the best trench coats by Ralph Lauren, this outfit perfectly captures this colour trend.
Naomi's exact look features the Niles lambskin Trench Coat and the Greer Silk-Linen Twill Pleated Trousers. She accessorised with the Ralph Lauren Burnished Heels, the chicest light brown Square Sunglasses, and a roomy Leather Tote Bag. If, however, you want to recreate this look on a budget, shop our top lookalikes from the virtual high street.
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With an elasticated waist, these wide leg linen trousers are both smart and comfortable. Pair with white floaty shirts and open-toe sandals in the warmer season.
Soft, fluid shirts are a wardrobe essential, and this Zara shirt is made from 100% silk. Pair with warm tan trousers and open-toe wedge heels.
Falling in line with this year's sunglasses trends, this designer pair feels on-trend and luxurious. Wear these all year round from the summer months into the cooler season.
This suedette trench coat is selling fast, so grab your size before it's gone. Layer over denim, floaty dresses, or sleek tailored separates.
In a warm latte shade, these high-waisted trousers will pair with almost anything from your wardrobe. The subtle wide-leg cut will go perfectly with kitten heels or heeled mules.
This handbag is certainly an investment piece, but one you won't regret. The quality craftsmanship and supple leather will stand the test of time.
Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts at the Ralph Lauren Fall 2025 show in New York
Naomi Watts was pictured alongside Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams at the event, and it's no coincidence all three chose shades of caramel, tan and mocha for the fashion show.
What's great about these colours is that styling them is nothing complicated - stick to other similar shades, or style them with ecru and white. A wide-leg linen trouser in tan is a warm-weather essential that makes every outfit feel elevated and luxurious when paired simply with a t-shirt or camisole.
Investing in other, easy-to-style tan staples is a wise idea for warm weather outfits, from open-toe sandals such as these by Dune to light linen shirts like this sand-coloured piece from Zara.
This colourway also works on almost every skin tone, which is another reason to start integrating this shade into your everyday looks. Try incorporating a terracotta shirt or blouse into your favourite white jeans outfits, for example, or pair a warm tan blazer with some barrel leg jeans.
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