The start of a new season always fills us with fashion excitement as we anticipate what new styles we'll be lusting after. But if the past few years of fashiontrends are anything to go by, looking back is often the key to figuring out what's comingup.
It seems likethe Nineties and Y2Khavebeen the dominant influences on fashion forever.Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano vintage pieces have been rapidly bought up on resale sites, and throwback trends from micro skirts to low-slung jeanscreeped back into the mainstream. But for 2024, there is a shift in the air.
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While some new (and surprising) Y2Kpieces areset to return to our wardrobes, including rugby-style polo shirts reminiscent of Jacob Elordi's style inSaltburn and capri pants—yes, really—it's theEighties influence that will be seeping into our 2024 outfits. From the oversized, broad-shoulderedtailoring that reimagines the decade's corporate style to the unapologetically maximalist tone of the eveningwear, the recent runway shows suggested that the decade will be making a major comeback.
Whether you're after the nipped-waist silhouette of the peplum top or the slouchy sophistication of relaxed tailoring, these are the trends that look set to make a comeback this year—and that you can start embracing now.
1. HIGH-FASHION SPORTSWEAR
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Style Notes:Fromtrack pants to leggings, ultra-cool trainer collabs to high-performance puffers, athletic styles are coming out of the Noughties and getting a serious fashion upgrade. The key is to keep things elevated, whether that's by creating an unexpected pairing with tailored styles à la Alexa, orby adding elevated accessories to a sporty look.
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Adidas x Wales Bonner
Football Shirt
This collaboration is beloved by the fashion crowd, and exudes such a particular type of London style.
Adanola
Adanola Sweat Pant
So many influencers are fans of Adanola's athleisure.
WARDROBE.NYC
+ Hailey Bieber Stretch-Jersey Leggings
These leggings have been given the Hailey Bieber treatment with the split hem and zip fastening. Style with trainers and a jumper or heels and a blazer.
COS
Contrast-Panel Crew-Neck Sweatshirt
I'm so tempted to get the matching sweatpants and style the set exactly like this.
Nike
V2K Run Mesh and Woven Mid-Top Trainers
Retro trainers are one of the keytrending styles this season.
2. THE CORPORATE LOOK
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Style Notes:Power dressing is in, but this year it's all about the relaxed silhouette. Take inspiration fromthe exaggerated shoulders of the Eighties aesthetic and the relaxed cool of the Scandi style with shapes that are loose and easily layered.
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Aligne
Mira Boxy Blazer
Complete this all-white look with the vest and trousers—all three of which can be mixed and matched to create so many different looks.
COS
Wide-Leg Tailored Wool Trousers
The tailored pieces at COS this season are so impressive.
TOTEME
Double-Breasted Recycled Woven Blazer
A relaxed black blazer will always come in handy.
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Gelso Pleated Tencel-Blend Straight-Leg Pants
These tailored trousers are so beautifully cut.
& Other Stories
Relaxed Fit Shirt
No tailored look is complete without a whitecollared shirt.
3. PEPLUM
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Style Notes:Yes, the controversial peplum silhouette is back. But unlike when it exploded across runways and the high street in the 2010s, this year the shape is understated, sleek and oh so flattering.
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Reformation
Edie Top
I'm obsessed.
H&M
Corset-Style Bustier Top
Perfect with jeans or wide-leg trousers.
Ganni
Cotton Poplin Blouse
It just so happens that bows are trending, too.
GOLDSIGN
+ NET SUSTAIN The Benning Organic Denim Peplum Jacket
The denim jacket upgrade you need.
Saloni
Clementine Off-the-Shoulder Crepe Peplum Top
This is how you style a peplum topin a tailored evening look.
4. EIGHTIES GLAMOUR
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Style Notes:While Y2K might have been the leading inspiration for the past few years, we're seeing the Eighties making a fashion comeback in 2024, particularly when it comes to evening wear. Think voluminous silhouettes, high-octane metallics and dresses that embrace the joy of dressing up.
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& Other Stories
Off-Shoulder Velvet Mini Dress
Velvet and a bow-style neckline? I'm sold.
SELF-PORTRAIT
Crystal-Embellished Tiered Lamé Midi Dress
A dreamy party dress.
Anthropologie
The Maya Ruched Cowl-Neck Dress: Faux Leather Mini Edition
Lean into the punk mood of the Eighties with a leather mini.
16 ARLINGTON
Tanza Paillette and Feather-Embellished Top
For Eighties style, the mantra is: Dressing up should be fun.
COS
The Metallic Flared Slip Dress
Don't want to give up your minimalist aesthetic? This lamé slip dress lets you nod to the trend without going full Eighties maximalist.
5. POLO SHIRTS
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Style Notes: Noughties style continues to inspire fashionable faces. But this year, thanks to Saltburn and the SS24 runway shows of Miu Miu,Dries Van Noten and more, it's the preppy rather than the party looks that are on the sartorial moodboard.And nothing says mid-2000s university style quite like the polo.
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Mango
Striped Polo-Neck Sweater
Pair with wide-leg, high-rise jeans.
Whistles
Stripe Rugby Knitted Shirt
I love the camel stripes on this elevated version.
Guest in Residence
Rugby Oversized Striped Cashmere Sweater
It's no surprise that Gigi Hadid's label makes a seriously coolrugby shirt.
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+ NET SUSTAIN Elizabeth striped organic cashmere sweater
The contrasting yellow collar is such a cool touch.
6. CAPRIS
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Style Notes: Yes, really. Capris are officially back. They've appeared on the SS24 runway shows atTory Burch and Phillip Lim, and have already been sported by Julia Fox and Bella Hadid. Lean into the Noughties mood with a crop top and sandals in the warm months, or style with an oversized shirtor sweater and ballet flats or loafers for a more minimalist look.
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H&M
Ribbed Capri Leggings
Style them just like this for a truly chic look.
Jacquemus
Caraco Cropped Wool-Blend Slim-Leg Pants
Of course Jacquemus makes the capri pant look insanely cool.
Topshop
Jamie Capri Jean in Black
As the go-to label for Noughties style, it's only right that Topshop has created a capri jean for 2024.
Weekday
Thea Cargo Capri Trousers
Double Noughties points for the capri-cargo crossover.
