If Girls Math 2023 has taught me anything, it's that rules and formulas mean challenges—especially when it comes to style. And the fashion trends of 2024 are the epitome of this. In the new year, dressing will become a matter of sartorial algebra: maximize volume, eschew tired staples, and add tons of accessories.
When decorating, the key is multiplication—and the sky’s the limit. Plenty of bows are one of the most popular details in fashion, with the likes of Sandy Liang and Simone Rocha leaning towards the ribbon aesthetic. On the opposite end of the Gothic spectrum, cross patterns can be found everywhere, from clothing to accessories.
The bubble hem is a silhouette that became infamous in its early days, and its return will add volume to your everyday wear with quirky skirts and dresses. But one of the most eye-catching trends - a subversion of the rules of fashion - involves reducing an outfit's key piece: pants. This now ubiquitous look will continue into 2024, continuing to leave underwear and buttocks exposed.
These are just some of the fashion trends that will dominate the coming year. “New Year, New Me” has never looked better.
The biggest fashion trends of 2024
Get ready for a fashion retrospective: The bubble hem of the '00s is back. While the puffy skirts of decades past were flashy and chaotic, their modern incarnations look nothing like their older, more ostentatious relatives.
As evidenced on the runways, plenty of 2024 pieces were decidedly sophisticated - Helmut Lang showed off leather designs, while Christian Siriano's looks featured playful corsets.
Since Kendall Jenner debuted her pant-less suits in November 2022, nearly every Hollywood star has ditched them at some point, including Dua Lipa, Gwen Gwyneth Paltrow and Heidi Klum. While trousers are simply not appropriate for the average fashionista, celebrities will undoubtedly continue their campaign against pants well into 2024.
Among luxury brands, Miu Miu's style is steeped in cool-girl bronzer (see: Emma Corrin's runway cameo ) and continues to deliver the perfect show-off lingerie (i.e., covered in gold sequins).
Say goodbye to sore feet in 2024 because small heel mules combine comfort with style. The slightly taller shoe dominated the '90s and early years, and is finally making a comeback.
As seen on the runways of Ferragamo and AZ Factory, the new silhouettes come in nostalgic pointed and square toe styles. Contemporary styles, on the other hand, include pointy-toe loafers and fringed shoes.
Remember the glory days of sequined bags (read: early 2000s)? They're bulky, sparkly, and utterly gorgeous, and a must-have for Disney Channelcore in '04.
Thanks to a millennial resurgence and Rabanne's buzzy new collaboration with H&M, which includes bags embellished with the designer's signature sequins, this sparkly early staple is sparkling again. Someone remind Ashley Tisdale.
Coquettish aesthetics are very popular on both Fashion and BeautyTok. In 2024, this look will continue to make waves as bows of all shapes and sizes take over the fashion space.
Christian Siriano, Simone Rocha and Sandy Liang's runways were filled with delicate ribbons, and even the bridal space was feeling the influence of this emerging trend, with more and more white dresses adorned with pretty knots.
The embodiment of Princess Diana's elegant style, Dianacore continues to influence today's style heroes, with more of her beloved trends making their way back into the zeitgeist. The latest style: drop-waist dresses.
While the low-s hem silhouette is very elegant, one part of the fashion ensemble scene has been creating a spicy mix-and-match trend lately. Versace, for example, sent Gigi Hadid down the runway in black with a sheer bustier top.
You can thank Wednesday Addams for the continued popularity of the goth girl aesthetic. Next year, however, that eerie vibe will be embodied by a symbol: the cross.
Blumarine, for example, incorporated multiple crosses into its show, from tiny bits of hardware to entire cruciform boleros. At Chrome Hearts, religious icons remain a staple in their collections.
Taylor Swift may be a fixture in the rugby world these days, but outside the stadium, her dress sense is reminiscent of another sport: rugby.
The singer joins the ranks of Rihanna, Bella Hadid and other tastemakers who also favor preppy, collared staples. Brands like Miu Miu, Stella McCartney and MSGM give the sports shirt style, making it a must-have in a stylish girl's wardrobe.
