What’s Trending for Spring 2024?
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Wondering what styles will make an appearance in the fashion world for spring 2024? We’ve got a few guesses.
“Fetch” is so Not “Fetch” Anymore…
According to Real Simple, the Y2K aesthetic is slowly but surely losing steam. In its place, we seem to be moving back toward the ‘80’s/90’s basics that “includes styles like low-rise jeans, maxi skirts, and cargo pants.”
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Jenny Walton, writer of Jenny Sais Quoi on Substack, argues that Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy will become the fashion inspiration behind upcoming spring styles. Walton believes “simplistic and chic” will be the new hot thing.
Out: Minimalistic, Sad Beige
Although we’re moving away from the bright, flashy Y2K era, we think there will be a decline in the sad-beige minimalist styles that have remained popular over the past few years as well. “Timeless” is the new standard for wardrobes according to Substack fashion writer, Emilia Petrarca. "People are interested in trying a timeless sort of elegance or opulence—not just a boring beige minimalism that’s perhaps safer.” When attempting the timelessly elegant look, replace beige by pairing navy blue with white and espresso brown with black.
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Fashion magazine refers to this style as “sailor chic.” Nautical elements surprisingly add an air of elegance and “old money” to 2024 trends. Miu Miu recently featured Troye Sivan and Gigi Hadid in “naval-inspired outfits complete with high-collared preppy polo shirts and lots of bright white drawstring detailing.”
Coquette
Odds are you’ve seen the “coquette” trend taking TikTok by storm. Bows are everywhere, but not in the JoJo Siwa style that (thankfully) died out in 2013. Today, bows are trending for their simplistic, lacey allure, bearing resemblance to the way that one would adorn a doll. According to Pinterest, “searches for ‘bow outfit’ have increased by 190 percent.”
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Lindy Segal and Jake Smith with Glamour stated, “We also saw countless rosettes, ribbons, and ruffles on the spring runways, meaning we’re in for a year of feminine, girlish fashion. Let’s call it what it is: girlcore.” Perhaps nostalgia has inspired this resurgence of “girlcore.” Women are paying homage to their younger selves through frills and youthful femininity.
Quiet Luxury
“Quiet luxury” has been trending as of late and we can expect its influence to continue throughout this upcoming spring season. The November release of the movie Saltburn has encouraged a resurgence of Gossip Girl-esque attire. Glamour tells us to anticipate a rise in the “relaxed, moneyed aesthetic” and to stock up on “striped button-downs, polo shirts, academic blazers, and outdoorsy sandals.”
InStyle couldn’t agree more, citing runway looks from Bally, Miu Miu, Loewe, Susan Fang, and Moschino that featured “classic preppy layers” including “cardigans, button-downs, polo shirts, and pull-overs” along with “flouncy, frothy tulle, and layered mini skirts.”
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Disclaimer
If you enjoy staying up to date on fashion trends that’s your prerogative; however, here’s a reminder that you can wear whatever you want (whether it’s featured in Vogue or not). I enjoy keeping up with the seasonal styles, but you’ll have to pry my sad, beige sweaters from my cold, dead hands.
Strike Out,
Writer: Layne Schulte
Editor: Lindsey Limbach
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