Volume, without aggression. Presence, without effort.

FW25 has fully embraced the idea of “soft volume” — those oversized, airy, cloud-like tops that borrow equally from knitwear, fur textures, and feather-light fringe. Designers (Acne Studios FW 2025 above, ©NowFashion) are exaggerating proportions, pushing shoulders outward and sleeves longer, using fluff as architecture. These pieces create presence without hardness: maximal scale, minimal effort. Whether in brushed mohair, shaggy wool blends, faux-fur, or technical fringes, the silhouette is the same — a cocoon that feels both avant-garde and deeply comforting. Crucially: this trend isn’t about bulk; it’s about air. The best versions look weightless, almost floating around the frame.

For workplace holiday or end-of-year events — especially the more casual, standing-around-the-office kind — the oversized fluffy top is the rare piece that reads elevated, fashion-forward, intentional… but not “I tried too hard.” The contrast of exaggerated upper volume against a sleek base is what keeps the look corporate-adjacent rather than weekend-cozy.
The formula is simple (and unforgiving if you deviate): choose one oversized, textured top as the statement piece — mohair, shag, faux-fur, blown-out knits — anything with air and movement. Black is the most polished, but deep navy or charcoal also work. Then anchor it with a monochrome, ultra-sleek core in the form of long skinny trousers, slim cigarette pants, or even stirrup leggings if the environment allows. The bottom must be matte, minimal, and fitted — that’s what creates the deliberate silhouette. Add sharp high heels with a pointed toe (essential to elongate the line and counterbalance the top’s volume) and keep accessories crisp, strong gold earrings being ideal: luminous but controlled, adding just enough sophistication without competing with the texture. The result: a modern evening look that’s warm, architectural, and effortlessly office-appropriate — a “soft armor” moment for corporate celebrations.
KSF
✔ Pick a top with intentional volume and length, not random bulk — airy mohair, shaggy knits, or structured fluff that holds shape.
✔ Choose dark, refined colors (black, charcoal, navy) for office-party polish.
✔ Pair with a monochrome long slim pant, ideally skinny trousers or stirrup leggings for a clean base.
✔ Add sharp heels to elongate the silhouette and counterbalance the oversized top.
✔ Add gold earrings to add the contrast that creates the sophistication.
Deal Breakers
❌ Don’t choose too long of a top so it doesn’t swallow your frame.
❌ Don’t choose an oversized top without structure — if the shoulders collapse or the knit sags, it looks sloppy rather than intentional.
❌ Don’t go for loud colors or busy textures that tip into costume territory.
❌ Don’t pair it with any overtly festive pieces like metallic minis or sequin pants — the look becomes all-over-the-place.
❌ Don’t add any accessory at the neckline.
Core Base: Slim Pants + Pumps.
Accessories: Gold earrings (snapshot below).