There comes a time in every season that even the biggest fashion fans start to feel uninspired by clothes. We write about them daily, talk about them hourly, and wear them always—a trifecta that's bound to get old every now and again. But then, right when you're about to give up entirely, fashion month comes along, and just like that, there's a seemingly endless spout of mind-bending individual pieces, outfits, and styling ideas at your disposal, each one better and more invigorating than the next. The contents of the month (plus) long biannual event keep us full of ideas about everything from shoes to handbags for the rest of the year. That is, until the time comes again when we're in desperate need of the next fashion month and voila! There it is.
Such is exactly the case that's unfolding as we speak, with hundreds of collections having already debuted and Paris Fashion Week currently under way. At this point in the "month," it's almost hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, I felt as uninspired as I've ever been about style. Now, it's all I can think about. And after scouring practically every single collection available, I've come to the conclusion that the most impressive and talked about things to come out of them thus far are all of the small-but-mighty styling hacks that have graced the runways. From Proenza Schouler's genius move of layering a sheer turtleneck on top of a button-down shirt to the matching tights and outerwear at Ferragamo, scroll down to discover the 10 best styling ideas to copy from the fall/winter 2024 shows.
There was a lot to lust over at Proenza Schouler's fall/winter 2024 runway show in New York, but of all the looks that debuted there, this one in particular was definitely gawked at the most. And while it's beautiful from far away, the star of the show arrived in the detailed styling underneath the look's white blazer, where a sheer turtleneck was styled not underneath a button-down white shirt, but on top of it.
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When runway styling can truly surprise and delight you, that's when you know the stylist backstage has done their job. Such was exactly the case at Bally's show during Milan Fashion Week, where this particular look features an exquisitely tailored suit worn with fairly standard-issue flip flops. Surpriging? Yes. Delightful? Absolutely.
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Given that Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styled this season's Altuzarra show, no one was shocked to find out that every model's look was perfect down to peek-a-boo knit cuffs and collars. One especially alluring outfit idea, though, was to cover up a fully sheer, lace dress with a contrast-color, structured blazer. The balance of textures is just next level and you get the fun of wearing transparent lace with none of the worry.
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Tory Burch's styling over the last few season's has been hard to beat across the board, and this time around was no exception. The subtle act of adding a brooch on top of this buttoned-up, slightly oversize coat truly shocked and awed me.
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In the NYC office this week, five of us editors were shouting over each other about the Tod's show, all calling out different styling tricks we were personally obsessed with. The favorite? These double-layered button-down shirts, one featuring stripes and the other solid. Bonus: Since most people already own a striped shirt and a plain one, you can likely recreate this look for free.
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Catherine Holstein's designs for Khaite truly speak for themselves, but there's something extra special about seeing how they get styled on the runway. Sure, this look would've been chic without the gloves, but by adding the elbow-length accessory, the whole ensemble just clicked.
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Sometimes the simplest of moves packs the most punch. Case in point: The way this Jil Sander navy-blue trench is just casually strewn over the model's shoulders. Sure, they could be wearing it correctly, but by not, the blazer underneath gets some much-needed attention.
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I left the Fforme show with one thing on my mind: Tiny, swim-cap like hats. And since, I haven't been able to forget about them. Here, one is showcased with a monochrome white look, but elsewhere, they were worn with pops of green, black, and red. The moral of the story? I guess I need to invest in some new hats (and you should too).
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Maximilian Davis's Ferragamo shows are like drinking water after a long, dehydrating run. They make you feel like you could do and wear anything, and I think it has a lot to do with how meticulous he is with every look. No detail is left unperfected, which can be seen in this look, where the model's tweed blazer-coat synchronizes seamlessly with their wooly, brown tights.
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And all that's left is Gucci—what a way to end. At Sabato De Sarno's second womenswear show for the Italian brand, he sent multiple models down the runway in teeny-tiny shorts, a specialty of his, but it was the usage of hot pants that was so exciting about the looks. Rather, it was how they were styled with matching long coats that really did the trick.
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