An exciting new year lies ahead and as a fashion editor, fresh trends are always on the brain! I’ve analyzed the spring/summer 2024 runways from top to bottom, and have been observing what styles the fashion It crowd are already adopting so I have a good sense of the exact trends I’ll be buying into in 2024 as well as the trends I’ll be skipping (for now!).
If you’re looking for a little guidance on what items will make your wardrobe look very 2024, then keep scrolling below as I share seven styles worth buying into this year, as well as the trends that are taking a back seat in my closet. From capris to polo shirts, take a peek to see what's in store for 2024.
Buying: Ethereal, Sheer Pieces
Skipping: Bold Cut-Outs
The transparent trend has been around for the past few seasons, but for this year, delicate, sheer fabrics are taking center stage in everyday wear and are being styled in more approachable ways. Give your cut-out pieces a well-deserved break and instead integrate ethereal, see-through layers to your everyday looks.
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Buying: '90s Basics
Skipping: '80s Silhouettes
If you love minimal '90s style, then 2024 is your year. Designers are focusing on wardrobe staples featuring clean lines with modern touches that are easy to wear and perennially chic. Set aside the '80s silhouettes for now and instead opt for relaxed straight-leg jeans, sleek pencil skirts, white shirts, and gray tailoring.
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Buying: Burgundy
Skipping: Bubblegum Pink
Barbie pink had it's moment in 2023, and now it's time for a new bold hue to take center stage. Call it merlot, black cherry, oxblood, or burgundy—rich dark red appeared on practically every spring runway from designers such as Hermès, Gucci, and Tom Ford to name but a few. Whether you style it head-to-toe or add it to your ensemble via a chic accessory, the sumptuous color feels fresh—easy to wear now, into spring, then back into fall.
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Buying: Mod Micro Minis
Skipping: Asymmetric Hemlines
There's no doubt about it: Hemlines are rising in 2024. While micro shorts are definitely a big trend this year, it's the '60s style mini dresses that we saw all over the spring runways that really feel fresh, exciting, and more wearable. For now, I'll be setting aside asymmetric hemlines in favor of short swingy '60s shift dresses.
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Buying: Capri Pants
Skipping: Cargo Pants
Capri pants have been gaining momentum this past season—we slowly started seeing the '50s silhouette on the Gen Z fashion set this past summer, and the 2024 runways fully secured its It status. Whether you go for styles that fall to the knee in tight legging forms or opt for a cropped midi length with more tailored designs, you're guaranteed to look on-trend.
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Buying: Preppy Athletic Pieces
Skipping: Loungewear
This year is giving major country club vibes, as evidenced by the myriad of preppy athletic looks on the runways—most prominently at Miu Miu. Time to set aside your relaxed loungewear and sweats, and instead stock up on polo shirts, academic blazers, striped button-downs, and rugby shirts that lean into the relaxed, moneyed aesthetic.
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Buying: Slingbacks
Skipping: Platforms
Set aside your chunky '70s platforms, because classy slingbacks are the must-have shoe trend to wear in 2024. There are plenty of iterations for every sartorial taste—from the caged pointed-toe kitten heel styles at Valentino to the slingback flats at Chanel, this season it's all about the sleek and polished silhouette.
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