How to get your look in 2024

As we plunge into the upcoming year, it is a favorable moment to assess your current collection of clothing and determine which items are approaching obsolescence, which can be revitalized, and which new pieces can be incorporated. In the year 2024, professionals predict that fashion trends will maintain the influence of the 90s, featuring jelly accessories and a collegiate prep style, alongside unexpected sources of inspiration such as grandpa fashion, jazz aesthetics, and retro femininity.

During the "covid years," there was a trend towards ultra casual styles and lounge dressing. However, fashion experts are now observing a shift towards more polished and preppy looks. Niki English, a stylist and apparel designer, suggests that we should expect to see refined shapes and touches of prep and polish. This includes voluminous suiting in statement colors and the comeback of the polo shirt, as they represent a desire for a classic and crisp aesthetic.

In line with the refined preppy style, there is a concept of understated luxury, emphasizing the use of garments that exude an expensive look and feel without being excessively flashy. This trend focuses on impeccable tailoring and the use of high-quality materials, rather than flashy branding. Often referred to as "old money style," this 2024 fashion trend can also be incorporated through the use of accessories such as bags, jewelry, and shoes.

'03 of 09 The Rise of Grandfather Fashion It is now the moment to say goodbye to the coastal grandma aesthetic and welcome a new fashion trend: the eclectic grandpa look. According to Sydney Stanback, the global trends and insights lead for Pinterest, this style encompasses retro streetwear, fashionable cardigans, and personalized garments. Search terms such as "grandpa style" and "eclectic clothing style" have seen a significant increase in popularity, with a surge of 60% and 130% respectively.'

If grandpa core doesn't appeal to you, maybe you'll find the hyperfeminine styles of 2024 more to your liking. The ultra feminine aesthetics, influenced by coquette core, Barbie, ballet, and cottage vibes, are currently very popular. Pink and lacy details, as well as bows, pastels, and floral prints, are all trending.

In the realm of fashion for 2024, there is a shift away from the ultra tight skinny jean and cropped jacket, towards a focus on volume, length, and shape. There will be an abundance of exaggerated lengths present in various types of clothing, including long dresses, oversized long-line jackets, and drop-waist dresses, which will regain popularity. Instead of wide leg denim, more tailored bottoms will take its place, crafted from flowing fabrics like cupro, gaberdine, and even sateen for a touch of shine. To complete the look, one can pair these bottoms with a matching blazer for a cohesive head to toe ensemble.

The influence of 90s fashion remains strong in 2024, with a notable comeback of jelly accessories. According to Stanback, our favorite invertebrate will inspire every aspect of our lives in this year. The squishy aesthetic is being embraced by Gen Z and Millennials, who are incorporating it into their style by searching for items like a "jellyfish hat" or a "jellyfish haircut." Jelly shoes are also popular.

In 2024, the trend of Capsule dressing, which includes updated basics in black, gray, camel, and white, remains popular. According to English, these neutral colors are complemented by pops of color, with millennial pink, lavender purple, canary yellow, and pistachio green being the most popular choices. To refresh your wardrobe, English suggests adding a pop of color to your neutral look, or making a bold statement by wearing one color from head to toe.

The revival of jazz in the 2000s has been gaining traction, with vintage jazz looks becoming popular. This trend goes beyond jazz-inspired outfits seen in funk playlists. It includes sparkly wide leg pants paired with a modern crop top and oversized blazer, bell-sleeve sweaters, embellished corsets, silky floor-length slip dresses, and bold fringe. If something is appropriate to wear to a jazz bar, it fits into this trend.