It’s one of the most daring fashion trends spotted on stars. Recognizable by its romantic embroidery, its fine lace or its subtle transparency effects, it is now emerging from the intimate to take over our daily wardrobe. Decryption.
Fashion is definitely an eternal beginning, or almost. Going against the tide of the minimalist movement that has shaken the fashion world in recent seasons, this trend, as delicate as it is daring, anchored in an ultra-feminine vein, is making a comeback with great fanfare for 2025. Popularized in ninetiesit draws its inspiration from several historical periods, like the Victorian era or the 1920s. Zoom.
Remember the image of Elizabeth Taylor, powdering her nose, in front of her golden dressing table, in the film Butterfield 8 (1961)directed by Daniel Mann. The actress was then simply dressed in a close-fitting ecru nightie. Other images: Rita Hayworth, revealing herself in a dress slip dress in the legendary film Gildaor much later, Catherine Deneuve in Beautiful dayappearing in refined negligees. All three then had one thing in common: their wardrobe, oscillating between day and night changing rooms.
Popularized on screen by the sirens of old Hollywood, this sensual style of clothing draws on the aesthetic of the private salons of aristocratic women from the 18th to the 19th centuries. The latter retired there to dress, do their hair and put on makeup, out of sight. The preferred pieces were then designed in soft and comfortable textures, perfect for a day indoors.
Taking its name from these private rooms, the “boudoir” trend incorporates elements of lingerie and sleepwear into daytime outfits. She then borrows materials and pieces generally associated with lingerie, such as lace, silk, satin, corsets, nighties, or even stockings, by adapting them for everyday use. The boudoir movement thus combines sensuality, delicacy and audacity, celebrating femininity in all its aspects.
If fashion designers are interested in this universe very early on, Madonna’s famous conical bustier by Jean Paul Gaultier being one of the best examples, the trend has never been as popular as at the end of 2024 Known by fashionable girls like singer Sabrina Carpenter and models Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, she is also resurfacing on the catwalks of major fashion houses. Satin corset dress and visible suspender belt at Dolce & Gabbana, play on transparency and bouffant set embroidered with lace at Chloé or even ebony couture negligee for Valentino, the boudoir style is infused everywhere with tender and timeless shades.
To make it your own, start by turning to a satin slip dress, long or short depending on your preferences. This will give you an effortless feminine look, ideal for a romantic evening. For even more discretion, you can also opt for a camisole top embellished with fine lace or a sexy mesh top, worn over a column skirt, the flagship skirt trend of 2025.
The more adventurous can opt for a corset top, complementing a long-sleeved turtleneck or a transparent dress that hugs the curves. The choice is yours!