What Stands Out to Me
There are many exciting things to share with you about the upcoming fall fashion season; however, two things stand out to me above all others: (1) we are seeing a lot less leisure and minimal looks, and (2) we are returning to a tailored look and statement pieces.
Fall Fashion 2024 Colors
Let’s start with colors. The palette this season is heavy on neutrals like dark blue, stone, gray, and earth tones. Red was once again the top color of the season across most fashion weeks. Pastels are pushing forward, especially soft blue and green, and there are cobalt and yellow pops.
Given there are so many neutrals this season, it will be easy to do a head-to-toe monochromatic look if you please. I recommend finding your best neutral, whether it is navy, chocolate, gray, or stone, and add 2-3 complimentary colors. Chocolate brown, for example, looks amazing with the soft blue and the sage green in this palette.
Fall 2024 Key Trends
I always say two things when it comes to trends: (1) Take the trends with a grain of salt because it is more important for your to be yourself than to follow trends, and (2) Not every trend is for every body. If you enjoy trends, pick your top few to focus on. If not, that’s okay, too.
Animal Print
Oh, I know animal print is not a new fall fashion trend. In fact, animal print is around in one version or another every fall season. That said, there was A LOT of animal print for fall 2024. Fun colors were especially popular. Beyond leopard, there was zebra and snake print. From coats to skirts to shoes to tops, animal print is there. Shop the pieces in this look here.
Long Coats
Oh, twist my arm with this trend. There’s nothing I love more than a statement coat. One could be in sweats and look super chic with an overcoat on top. My favorite overcoat has always been a camel coat, but this season you’ll find long coats in every color. Shop the pieces in this look here.
Fluffy and Furry
There was a lot of texture on the fall 2024 runways. One of my favorite fluffy looks was by Erdem. A close second is this look from Alaia. I love the whimsy and interest added to an outfit by a textured, voluminous piece. They are best executed in a third piece, in my opinion, like a vest, jacket, or coat. Shop the pieces in this look here.
Preppy
As shown in the featured image of this blog post, I’ve got the preppy look nailed down. Some of the better preppy looks this season were done by Prada here, here and here. Preppy is often confused with classic, but it has its own look: argyle, stripes, pleated skirts, loafers, polo shirts, sweaters and vests. Throw in a few preppy pieces this season just for the fun of it. A friend recently spotted this version of the G.H. Bass Weejuns. Shop the pieces in this look and other preppy looks here.
Bermudas
Hear me out on this one. These Bermudas are not long, “old lady” shorts. The fall 2024 Bermuda shorts are voluminous, almost like a skirt, and paired with tailored pieces. Michael Kors did some of the best executions of the Bermuda shorts here and here. To see other examples of how to do this well and to shop the pieces in the look above, go to my Fall Trend Report catalog here.
Denim
All iterations of denim continue to rule the runways. We’ve seen a lot of volume with wider leg jeans and larger overcoats, as well. Three of my favorite denim looks from the runway are here, here and here. If you’ve got “jeans” covered, try adding a denim skirt or a dress this season. I’ve got this jacket on the way for myself. To shop the pieces seen here, visit my Fall Trend Report catalog here.
Fringe
Oh, how I love the playfulness of fringe. Fringe always puts a smile on my face and beckons me to touch it! Fringe can be worn both casually and formally, so don’t shy away from it for daytime. Some of the better fringe looks from the runway this season were here, here and here. Eye-catching and not to be taken too seriously, try fringe if you want to up the “fun” factor this fall. Shop this look and others here.
Capes
I don’t own a cape, but if I did, I think I would feel mysterious and chic. This season, capes ranged from short, tailored styles to long, flowing designs, crafted in luxurious fabrics like wool, cashmere, and velvet. As with fringe, don’t relegate this trend to evening. It is perfectly acceptable for daytime, too. Elie Saab did beautiful versions of the cape here, here and here. An iconic version is the Burberry check cape. Shop the look above and others here.
Fall 2024 for Real Life
Runway looks aside, I’ve created a shopping catalog to help you refresh your wardrobe for the season. The pieces in the collage above and many others can be found here.
Want Help?
I’m just an email away. Contact me here to inquire about a personalized shop for the fall season. There is no reason to stress. I would be delighted to make it fun and easy for you to find all you need for upcoming travels and events. Wishing you a wonderful fall season! Let me know what you get!
