Winter Flare: Volume, Retro, Cropped Cuts & Fur

By Allison McCrory / Photos by Kate Treick Photography

Shopping list: Luxurious fur? Fashion 2025 says absolutely. This outfit in tones of ivory, subtle blush and gold is class upon class. Lola Jeans high rise jeans in ivory, $110; Dolce Cabo blush vest, $298, and Michael Stars turtleneck, $62.

Notes of retro infuse winter style in 2025.

Puffer and cropped jackets, as well as fur, are the go-to styles for the outerwear Gulf Coast women can finally don.

The wide legs that have been dominating legwear cuts for several seasons are even wider now with trendy barrel jeans, noted Peg Woolverton of The Market & Mainly Shoes, located on South Palafox.

Retro denim skirts and cropped tops are trending. Classic Mary Jane flats are a forever style that are currently popular.

Animal prints continue to dominate, and chunky necklaces are back!

Shopping list: Come on Cupid! This handmade buttery soft Italian dress by Sofia, $205, celebrates the vibrant red season with a beautiful fluid bang.

Shopping list: Denim midi-length skirts and dresses are a runway favorite! This Lola Jeans wrap dress, $225, can assume many personalities. The versatile Michael Stars knit black tank, $138, has an unexpected touch of shimmer.

Clarabelle Knyzhov

Shopping list: Classy and understated with a touch of shimmer, this Italian-made outfit is a perfect special occasion look. Top, $140, and skirt, $165, by Sofia. Belt by Igor, $120.

Silicon Valley native Clarabelle Knyzhov lives by a mantra that embraces the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

“My leadership philosophy is ‘lead with love,’ which to me means embracing and acting upon the perspective that while most challenges in life aren’t as serious as they may seem, caring for and supporting others is the highest priority,” she said.

Inspired by a mother who immigrated from Vietnam and a father who rose from humble beginnings, Knyzhov understands resilience. Her tenacity resulted in a four-year NROTC scholarship to the Virginia Military Institute where she studied history and Spanish.

Proficient in Vietnamese, Spanish and English, Knyzhov is currently studying Russian with hopes of pursuing a master’s degree in modern languages. She loves learning about different cultures and finding common ground.

In her free time, the aviation officer may sweat through hot yoga at Disko Lemonade, work out at Regymen Fitness, grab a pre-work java at BAM Coffee, browse Palafox Market or run oak-lined trails at NAS Pensacola.

Yet her absolute favorite way to spend time circles back to her love for building bonds.

“There’s something special about bringing people together over good food and great conversation,” Knyzhov said. “It’s my way of creating community wherever I am and showing my friends how much I appreciate their friendship.”