In my humble opinion, fall is the best time of year to get dressed. Yes, spring and summer have their perks, mainly, being the peak season for wedding guest dresses and ultra-cute (but affordable) swimsuits. And sure, shedding all those heavy layers in favor of something more appropriate for days with a forecast of 75 and sunny (or maybe even hotter) is great, but I’d wager that the best fall 2024 fashion trends will have you thinking otherwise.
To prove my point, I’ve pulled together the biggest trends my fellow ELLE editors and I saw at the fall/winter 2024 runway shows that you can finally shop as the season transitions.
There are some trends that come and go, and others that become so popular, they turn into classics. Sheer materials are one of those trends-turned-staples, and I’m not one bit upset about it. This time around, we’re seeing it in the form of button-down shirts at Christian Cowan, dresses at Gucci, and skirts at Michael Kors and Fendi.
This trend isn’t necessarily a novel one for the colder months of the year, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important—and given that I saw it during Copenhagen Fashion Week, I’m starting to think we’ll all need a little extra comfort during the fall/winter 2024 season. Lenny Kravitz and his oversized scarf may not always be on the mood board for cute, cozy outfits, but the looks at Ferragamo, Del Core, Alberta Ferretti, Jason Wu, and Christian Siriano might be. So, do yourself a favor and grab a stylish, oversized scarf or cape to start wearing now to prepare for the temperatures to dip into the lower end.
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Prepare to see pretty, prim, and proper pieces reminiscent of the 1960s this fall. We saw feminine, tailored staples at shows including Prada, Tommy Hilfiger, Erdem, Michael Kors, and Jil Sander, among many other runways this season. In other words, tweed, twill, and wool will become mainstays in your sartorial vernacular, guaranteed.
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It seems that designers are preparing to provide the world with a little extra protection this fall in the form of boxy, ultra-tall turtleneck sweaters and snoods. I was delighted to first see these at the Proenza Schouler show and later at Bevza, Acne Studios, and Balmain. Other brands building up some fashionable necklines include Khaite, Ferragamo, and Helmut Lang, which assures me that this is one cozy trend worth the investment.
If you’re asking me, leather weather is an every-season type of thing, but there’s nothing quite like fall to bust out these wind-blocking pieces. Whether you want something that screams downtown cool like the designs spotted at GCDS, Ludovic de Saint Sernan, and Luar, or something on the polished, sophisticated side, as seen at Proenza Schouler and Brandon Maxwell. There’s undoubtedly a style out there for you.
Think mob wife style and faux fur coats are just a passing TikTok trend? You might want to reconsider. We spotted big fluffy coats and other ready-to-wear items across the globe, with standout styles from 16Arlington, Bottega Veneta, David Koma, Simone Rocha, Marni, and Sandy Liang, to name a handful. Perhaps you want something on the neutral side, but if you’re feeling inspired by the runways, opt for a pretty pastel shade for a more playful touch.
Dale Arden Chong is the senior fashion commerce editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. With a passion for great sartorial stories and getting dressed (as well as a knack for nerding out over the details), she has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry. So, if you ask her for a shopping recommendation, she’ll give you five picks plus her honest, unfiltered opinions. Outside of the style world, her hobbies include cooking, playing tennis, ceramics, and watching BTS dance videos on YouTube, among other things. Follow her on Instagram at @dalearden.
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