A new season comes with it the same old issue for the fashion-forward: what can I add to my closet to negotiate the months ahead with style? If you're ready for this type of wardrobe update, we have a variety of responses right from the spring/summer "24 runways. To help you purchase appropriately, think of this compendium as your window into which 2024 trends—clothing shelves, internet carts, and social media feeds both equally are set to rule.
We should start by stressing that the SS24 collections' overwhelming message was that it was time to be ready for the most audacious Hollywood designs to find their way into the mainstream. Like the bare dress that grew popular well beyond the red carpet, the current celebrity-adorned trend of avoiding trousers is also finding its way into regular wear. If you're not quite ready to embrace the new year in an outfit that shouts Look Ma, no pants, though, don't worry. Many of 2023's hero items—maxi skirts, office-core clothing, and almost everything in the stealth riches category—have continued into 2024—but with a twist.
No Pants Look
Though some designers (Miu Miu, Loewe) have been flirting with the no-pants look in recent seasons — one that has since been embraced with enthusiasm by the Jenners/Biebers/Hadids of the style world — the SS24 shows have made official: The take-off-your-pants trend is about, well, totally take off. It's simpler to highlight the designers that didn't send mostly bare legs down their runways than it is to mention those ranging from Marni to Schiaparelli to Dries Van Noten to LaQuan Smith. Not clothing your bottom half at all and choosing instead short shorts and exposed panties with transparent or multicolored tights under looks to be the hippest method to dress it in 2024.
Floral
Hollywood mythology dictates that flowers are clearly not innovative, yet flowery textiles cannot be argued to be any different. When it comes to flowers, designers are eschewing blossomy motifs for something far more dramatic; examples include the extra-large embroidered cut-outs at Valentino, multidimensional floral breast pieces at Loewe, knitted rosettes at Alexander McQueen, and actual pink roses stuffed inside sheer clothing at Simone Rocha. But when you walk around your petals this year, be sure they don't follow a straight line.
Not so-winter white
Considering Valentino has been the unofficial arbiter of the It color since its prescient endorsement of hot pink back in 2022, we looked to Pierpaolo Piccioli's runway once more to get a sense of shade the fashion house is choosing for the new year. Our results were as striking as the color itself: white. We are not referring to the winter-related ivory, grayed-out, eggshell whites. This is the Husband-shirt authorized by Meghan Markle, cannot-wear after Labor-Day levels of pure, unqualified white. Other designers support the color in blouses and flowing dresses ( Victoria Beckham, Chloé, Courrèges), crisp jackets ( Brandon Maxwell), and jeans (Sergio Hudson). LaPointe and Maisie Wilen are using it for shoes in meanwhile.
The Jumpsuit Luxurious
Following utilitarian style as one of the top trends in 2023, the continuous quiet luxury movement—in which ultra-minimalist designs and subdued color palleties form the basis of an expensive-looking aesthetic—is stealing one of its star pieces. Hermès, Saint Laurent, Carolina Herrera, and Isabel Marant among others are giving the sturdy, one-and-done jumpsuit high-fashion treatment. Over the next year, expect this pared-back item to make sneaky jumps in luxury everywhere.
Ankle Action
Although décollétes were on show at Dior, Altuzarra, and others, the growing popularity of strapless gowns has not heralded the death of straps. The fastening fabric taken off shoulders this season appears to have been used elsewhere, most notably around the ankles. While Miu Miu and Fendi added anklets to their sandals and pumps, Salvatore Ferragamo, Collina Strada, Molly Goddard, and Burberry displayed flats and Mary Janes with straps. At Proenza Schouler and The Row, other ankle action across runways included higher-rising socks.
Read Also: Top Fashion Trends of 2024, According to Stylists
Short Suit
If you like office-core clothing in autumn, get ready for a spring-friendly interpretation of the trend: the short suit. Matching tailored shorts worn with blazers from Chanel, Maison Margiela, Givenchy, Coperni, and Staud are giving this professional (ish) style a compelling mark of approval for 2024. The demanding yet playful look of the short suit creates the mood for those who mean business without considering themselves too closely. Though in more of a Bermuda type, we do believe shorts will be huge for workplace suiting, even as we do not advise rocking up in the pantless trend to your next Monday morning meeting.
Style of Track Star
Higher education is also high fashion, if the plethora of preppy polos and rugby shirts among the top players in the game (think Louis Vuitton, Gucci, The Row, and Miu Miu to name a few) tells us anything. From windbreakers and hoodies at Dion Lee to tracksuits at Coperni, you will knock your 2024 style out of the park as long as you are wearing like you have an athletic scholarship behind that popped collar. Pro tip: On this one, don't hesitate to steal from the guys.
Full Skirts
The latest generation of the gigantic maxi skirt trend for 2023 has here; while longer hems are still very much in, we are finding a lot more volume when it comes to bottoms that drop below the knee. According to designers like Bottega Veneta and Staud, longer skirts — a Molly Goddard characteristic — and ball gown designs will be all the buzz instead of slinky fits or Y2K-inspired denim materials. To highlight its "cheerleader full-circle skirt," Batsheva even applied an old-fashioned hoop method.
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A new season comes with it the same old issue for the fashion-forward: what can I add to my closet to negotiate the months ahead with style? If you're ready for this type of wardrobe update, we have a variety of responses right from the spring/summer "24 runways. To help you purchase appropriately, think of this compendium as your window into which 2024 trends—clothing shelves, internet carts, and social media feeds both equally are set to rule.
We should start by stressing that the SS24 collections' overwhelming message was that it was time to be ready for the most audacious Hollywood designs to find their way into the mainstream. Like the bare dress that grew popular well beyond the red carpet, the current celebrity-adorned trend of avoiding trousers is also finding its way into regular wear. If you're not quite ready to embrace the new year in an outfit that shouts Look Ma, no pants, though, don't worry. Many of 2023's hero items—maxi skirts, office-core clothing, and almost everything in the stealth riches category—have continued into 2024—but with a twist.
No Pants Look
Though some designers (Miu Miu, Loewe) have been flirting with the no-pants look in recent seasons — one that has since been embraced with enthusiasm by the Jenners/Biebers/Hadids of the style world — the SS24 shows have made official: The take-off-your-pants trend is about, well, totally take off. It's simpler to highlight the designers that didn't send mostly bare legs down their runways than it is to mention those ranging from Marni to Schiaparelli to Dries Van Noten to LaQuan Smith. Not clothing your bottom half at all and choosing instead short shorts and exposed panties with transparent or multicolored tights under looks to be the hippest method to dress it in 2024.
Floral
Hollywood mythology dictates that flowers are clearly not innovative, yet flowery textiles cannot be argued to be any different. When it comes to flowers, designers are eschewing blossomy motifs for something far more dramatic; examples include the extra-large embroidered cut-outs at Valentino, multidimensional floral breast pieces at Loewe, knitted rosettes at Alexander McQueen, and actual pink roses stuffed inside sheer clothing at Simone Rocha. But when you walk around your petals this year, be sure they don't follow a straight line.
Not so-winter white
Considering Valentino has been the unofficial arbiter of the It color since its prescient endorsement of hot pink back in 2022, we looked to Pierpaolo Piccioli's runway once more to get a sense of shade the fashion house is choosing for the new year. Our results were as striking as the color itself: white. We are not referring to the winter-related ivory, grayed-out, eggshell whites. This is the Husband-shirt authorized by Meghan Markle, cannot-wear after Labor-Day levels of pure, unqualified white. Other designers support the color in blouses and flowing dresses ( Victoria Beckham, Chloé, Courrèges), crisp jackets ( Brandon Maxwell), and jeans (Sergio Hudson). LaPointe and Maisie Wilen are using it for shoes in meanwhile.
The Jumpsuit Luxurious
Following utilitarian style as one of the top trends in 2023, the continuous quiet luxury movement—in which ultra-minimalist designs and subdued color palleties form the basis of an expensive-looking aesthetic—is stealing one of its star pieces. Hermès, Saint Laurent, Carolina Herrera, and Isabel Marant among others are giving the sturdy, one-and-done jumpsuit high-fashion treatment. Over the next year, expect this pared-back item to make sneaky jumps in luxury everywhere.
Ankle Action
Although décollétes were on show at Dior, Altuzarra, and others, the growing popularity of strapless gowns has not heralded the death of straps. The fastening fabric taken off shoulders this season appears to have been used elsewhere, most notably around the ankles. While Miu Miu and Fendi added anklets to their sandals and pumps, Salvatore Ferragamo, Collina Strada, Molly Goddard, and Burberry displayed flats and Mary Janes with straps. At Proenza Schouler and The Row, other ankle action across runways included higher-rising socks.
Read Also: Top Fashion Trends of 2024, According to Stylists
Short Suit
If you like office-core clothing in autumn, get ready for a spring-friendly interpretation of the trend: the short suit. Matching tailored shorts worn with blazers from Chanel, Maison Margiela, Givenchy, Coperni, and Staud are giving this professional (ish) style a compelling mark of approval for 2024. The demanding yet playful look of the short suit creates the mood for those who mean business without considering themselves too closely. Though in more of a Bermuda type, we do believe shorts will be huge for workplace suiting, even as we do not advise rocking up in the pantless trend to your next Monday morning meeting.
Style of Track Star
Higher education is also high fashion, if the plethora of preppy polos and rugby shirts among the top players in the game (think Louis Vuitton, Gucci, The Row, and Miu Miu to name a few) tells us anything. From windbreakers and hoodies at Dion Lee to tracksuits at Coperni, you will knock your 2024 style out of the park as long as you are wearing like you have an athletic scholarship behind that popped collar. Pro tip: On this one, don't hesitate to steal from the guys.
Full Skirts
The latest generation of the gigantic maxi skirt trend for 2023 has here; while longer hems are still very much in, we are finding a lot more volume when it comes to bottoms that drop below the knee. According to designers like Bottega Veneta and Staud, longer skirts — a Molly Goddard characteristic — and ball gown designs will be all the buzz instead of slinky fits or Y2K-inspired denim materials. To highlight its "cheerleader full-circle skirt," Batsheva even applied an old-fashioned hoop method.