Sunny days are here, and it’s time to dive into the summer 2024 fashion trends. If your wardrobe feels stale, you’re in luck—this season brings fresh inspiration from the streets and runways.
Nostalgic trends like boho styles and statement belts are making a comeback, while a sporty vibe infuses preppy styles and sneaker trends.
Despite high prices, the ‘quiet luxury’ trend persists, with a focus on timeless elegance over risk-free minimalism. Expect to see crisp whites, butter yellows, sequins, denim, and white T-shirts dominating the scene.
Accessories like raffia bags, polished kitten heels, and Mary Jane flats are also in vogue. Get ahead of the curve with these exciting, wearable summer trends.
1. Athletic prep
One of our favorite 2024 fashion trends is the return of the preppy aesthetic. This one is directly tied to Miu Miu’s string of hyper-popular runways, starting a few years ago with that micro-mini pleated skirt and culminating in this spring’s Gossip Girl–esque collection. Updated prep-school classics like polo shirts, track jackets, and button-down shirts are all over our feeds, too. Meanwhile, Challengers (and Zendaya’s sporty red-carpet style) is inspiring a renewed interest in tenniscore. There’s never been a better time to dress like you belong to a country club.
2. Boho 3.0
Welcome back to the zeitgeist, fringe! While the word boho might send you on a stress-induced mental trip back to 2013, fear not: The aesthetic has been remixed for 2024, with new takes on crochet, fringe, and flowy tops that feel cooler than ever before. Boho-aligned brands like Chloé, Ulla Johnson, and Ralph Lauren leaned hard into the look for spring—and we only expect it to get more popular as summer fades into fall. Take a look at Free People’s beach-boho editor-approved picks. Invest now and you’ll be set for the whole year.
3. Slim sneakers
For the second summer in a row, chunky sneakers are taking a back seat to their slimmer, sportier cousins. Paired with everything from runway-ready summer dresses to relaxed trousers, these trainers—often in bold colors like yellow and blue—lend a relaxed, lived-in vibe that feels especially cool this time of year. Go classic with Adidas or Puma, or try something new with an up-and-coming brand like Alohas.
4. Kitten heels
A wide variety of labels, from Prada to Rachel Comey to Valentino, showed exceptionally low heels for summer, meaning we’re in for a walking-friendly 2024. Buy into the comfortable heels trend now to stay ahead of the curve and give your feet a break. Who says fashion is pain?
5. Shimmer and shine
From Ralph Lauren’s Halston-esque lamé gowns to Kate Spade’s sequined separates, this season’s presentations went big on all things sparkly. Unleash your inner Studio 54 groupie by shimmering in paillettes, rhinestones, and metallics—or take a note from the styling at Gucci and 16Arlington and pair your most eye-catching pieces with plain jeans, capri pants, or tees.
6. Mary Jane flats
Ballet flats are still holding strong for summer, but they’re evolving—and the trendiest pairs are Mary Janes. Equal parts polished and cheeky, the straps add extra support and show off a bit more of your personality than plain pairs do. The silhouette is available in the hottest materials and colors of the moment, including mesh, pops of red, and metallics. Pull them out when your outfit needs just a little more spice.
7. Statement belts
Listen, we never thought we’d say this, either, but hear us out: Statement belts are hot. After about a decade in fashion jail, they were rescued this season by everyone from Ferragamo to Tom Ford, proving that a fine look can become exceptional with the simple addition of an eye-catching accessory. Add one to a wedding-guest dress or a pair of wide-leg jeans the next time you’re dressing to impress.
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