Fashion Trends You Forgot You Loved (But Definitely Want Now!)
See if you made any sustainable purchasing decisions last seasons
Fashion trends back in fashion 2024? Fashion trends always come back in style is the most quoted statement in the fashion world for sure. But is it true? Do fashion trends come back in style? Sure they do! Fashion designers love to look into their archives for inspiration. But it’s not just the fashion designers who bring back some outdated fashion trends. The fashion crowd often brings back the last season’s fashion trends for the new season, too. And spring 2024 is no exception. Here are all the fashion trends that will come back in style in 2024.
Many fashion trends that were in fashion years ago are coming back on trend for winter 2024. Well, some fashion trends have already come back in style, while other fashion trends are coming back in style in spring 2024 once we come back from our vacation. But make no doubt that they and we will all come back. Now scroll down to see the list of fashion trends that are back in style for 2024. I warn you, the list of clothes, shoes, and bags that are back in style might surprise you! And yes, inflation has a lot to do with that too.
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FASHION TRENDS BACK IN STYLE FOR 2024
I don’t know about you, but I was excited when I found out that some of my favourite fashion trends are coming back in style for 2024.
Especially when I found out that tailored blazers are fashionable again. I don’t know about you, but finding out that some of my favourite fashion trends are coming back on trend always makes me feel smart. Moreover, I feel it justifies the reckless expenditures I made the last season.
Splurging on the things that will come back in style the next season is smart, make no doubt. Moreover, splurging on fashion trends that will return in fashion is an investment. A sustainable investment.
Anyway, let’s see if you made any sustainable purchasing decisions last season. Or the seasons before.
WHAT IS BACK IN FASHION IN 2024?
IMAO All of you who got rid of half of the clothes from your wardrobe thinking they won’t come back in style, even though you actually loved them, check the underlined text. I made sure to link all the most fashionable returning clothes, shoes and bags just for you. You can buy them again and bring them back to your capsule closet.
1 INDIE SLEAZE STYLE
The biggest fashion trend that is coming back in 2023 is indie sleaze style. Take inspiration from Alexa Chung. Let yourself look sexy, messy and cool. Swap a tweed jacket for a leather blazer, a cutout dress and platform heels for a lace trim mini slip dress and kitten heels, that just came back in style for spring 2024.
2 BALLETCORE STYLE
Spring 2025 is bringing back airy and pastel balletcore style. Think ballet flats, bows, tulle skirts, and airy sheer blouses with puff sleeves. Romanticise your wardrobe with pretty slip dresses with lace trim, and oversized scrunchie. Get inspired by your favourite romantic comedies from the 2016 and get ready for a new kind of meet-cute.
3 2016 STYLE
While the romcom style came back in fashion a while ago, spring 2024 is bringing back more than just high waist pants, bubble hem, skinny jeans, and Valentino rockstuds. The 2016 style is back!
Say goodbye to your love handles and welcome the high waist and skinny jeans. POV Skinny jeans are coming back in the second half of 2024, but you want to be fashion forward in 2024.
FAQ FASHION TRENDS BACK IN STYLE 2024
Now, let’s dig deeper and reveal what else is coming back in style in 2024 and what is coming back in style for spring summer 2024. And what is not coming back yet.
High waist, baby cardigans, short cardigans, midi skirts, pencil skirts, halterneck tops, bermuda shorts, cigarette pants, carrot pants, capris, skinny jeans (but with wider hem and cargo pockets), wrap skirt, tulle skirts, leather blazer, trucker jacket, boxy fitted jackets, slip dress with lace trim, are just some of the clothes coming back on trend in 2024.
Peep toe shoes that are fashionable again in 2024.
Bucket bags, envelopes, daytime clutches, woven bags, and top-handle bags with structured, hard cases as well as more fluid shape are stylish again in 2024.
Oversized scrunchies and chain belts.
Yes, leopard print is fashionable again. In fact, leopard print is supposed to be one of the key spring summer 2024 fashion trends.
No.
Yes. Headbands came back in fashion 28 seasons ago. So they are not a newcomer anymore. Whatsoever, you should know that headbands are again some of the most fashionable hair accessories in 2024.
Yes. Big knickers are back in fashion for 2024.
Yes. Big shoulders have been coming back in fashion every season for the last 6 years.
It is, but it’s not a big trend. Fur coats are more fashionable in 2024.
Leggings and skirts were expected to come back in fashion with the 00s style, but, luckily, this outdated trend never came back. So, no, wearing leggings with skirts is not really fashionable. And leggings with skirts are not coming back in fashion in 2024 either. However, capri pants are coming back in fashion for summer 2024. We will not wear them under a skirt. But skirt layered on wide-leg trousers will be very fashionable for 2024.
Yes, flares are trendy again.
Yes, scrunchies are in fashion in 2024. In fact, oversized scrunchie is one of the most fashionable hair accessories for spring summer 2024.
They are really fashionable.
They are! Bow hair clips are very fashionable for 2024.
Yes.
Yes, bell puddle bottoms are very fashionable in 2024.
Overalls are always in fashion. So if you were actually wondering if the boiler suit is still in style for 2024 – let me tell you, it is.
Yes! In fact, Ugg tasman slippers are trending now.
They are! But it’s a micro trend.
Yes, the brooches are having a big comeback this season. However, this trend won’t last long.
Stockings are a piece of clothing that is not trend related. Wear them if you are cold or if you are going to a formal event.
Yes, vests are fashionable again in 2024.
No.
No.
Indie sleaze style, balletcore, and 2016 fashion are some of the biggest fashion trends that are coming back in fashion for 2024.
They have already come back.
Tracksuits are going out of style.
Baggy jeans are still in fashion. But we are already seeing a decline.
Leather jackets are always in style.
The 90s style is in decline for 2024.
2016 fashion is trending for spring summer 2024.
Low waist trousers are on their way out.
No. Ponchos are not back in style for winter 2024/25. We wear scarf coats this winter.
2024 is the year of high rise jeans.
Color tights are trending for spring 2024.
The ugly shoe trend is in decline. We wear pretty shoes now.
Sheer and black tights, pantyhose, stockings, whatever you call them, they are not trend related. They are merely season-related. Wear them when you feel cold. Even so, white tights, in particular, are very fashionable for spring 2024.
Yes.
Tunics are coming back in fashion for spring 2024 – styled over wide-leg trousers, only!
Tunics, capri pants, denim waistcoat, peplum top.
They came back briefly, but they are already out. Large knickers are back in fashion for spring summer 2024.
Yes!
No.
Ugg Dipper boots are trending again.
Yes, cowboy boots are back in fashion for fall 2024 winter 2024 2025. They are slightly different from the cowboy boots that were trending a few years ago, though.
Patent leather pointy knee boots are stylish again.
Yes, wedges are fashionable again for fall 2024 winter 2024 2025. But they are a micro shoe trend.
Yes, Dr. Martens combat boots are back in fashion for fall 2024 winter 2024 2025.
Yes! And what is more, the underwired bra and push-up bra are trendy again.
Indie sleaze style, balletcore and 2016 fashion are some of the biggest fashion comebacks of 2024.
Skinny jeans are expected to return in fashion by the end of the year, pushed by tiktok. However, skinny jeans might come back in fashion officially for fall 2024, but it’s too soon to know.
No.
No.
No.
Ballet flats are already back in fashion. In fact, Miu Miu satin ballet flats are some of the most wanted shoes of the season.
Baggy clothes are still in, but in decline. More tailored clothes will be trending in 2024.
Blazers are always in style. Check the list of the most fashionable blazers to see what blazers are trending for 2024.
We prefer Diesel jeans now.
No.
Hats are always in style. Check the 2024 hat trend report to see what hats are in style for 2024.
Yes. But it is not one of the most fashionable prints and patterns for 2024.
Unlikely.
Bubble hem is coming back in fashion for spring 2024.
Bubble hem dresses are back in style for spring summer 2024.
In a way. The shacket stands out as a quintessential piece in eclectic grandpacore aesthetic and indie sleaze-inspired outfits and indie sleaze is trending for 2024. Nevertheless, for those aiming to be the most fashionable, tweak the eclectic grandpacore look by opting for a wool bomber jacket instead.
The peplum trend has made a short comeback on the fashion scene. A peplum jacket was supposed to stand as a highlight among the chicest choices for 2024 outerwear. Similarly, a peplum blazer was supposed to retain its status as one of the most sought-after blazer styles for the transitional period. However, it’s worth noting that the peplum is now more subtly incorporated compared to its previous resurgence.
Denim jackets have never left out of style in the first place.
Tweed jackets are always in style. However, the most fashionable tweed jackets for spring 2024 are cropped tweed jackets.
Barbour jackets and inherited Chanel tweed jacket are always in fashion.
Cropped tweed jackets are on trend for spring 2024.
Yes. In fact, oversized jackets with cargo pockets are some of the most fashionable jackets in fashion for spring 2024.
No. But, a Barbour quilted jacket is a classic jacket that is always appropriate for the countryside.
They are not back, as they never left out of style. Bomber jackets have been trending for a few seasons now. What is more, bomber jackets are the most fashionable jacket style for spring 2024. But they are going out of style in fall.
They are not back, as they never left out of fashion. Oversized jackets have been in fashion for several seasons now. And they are not going out of style just yet. But they are on their way out.
No.
No. But they might come back in 2025.
Not back, because they haven’t left yet. Aviator bomber jackets are still in fashion for fall winter 2024/25.
No.
Not back, but still! Wide-leg jeans have been in fashion for quite some time now and they are still trending for spring 2024.
Yes.
Some.
Cropped jeans with wide hem came back in style. But everyone is wearing puddle jeans when it’s not raining.
Yes. Cuffed jeans with wide hem are trending again.
Not really. We wear barrel jeans now.
No.
Layered tulle skirts came back in fashion for spring 2024.
No. While you might still see girlies wearing long cargo skirts on tiktok, this style is outdated. We have seen too many cargo skirts in the last four seasons. It’s time you recycle your cargo skirts.
Parachute skirts are outdated. Even so, you might still see girlies wearing this outdated trend. Pov, nothing wrong with that, all in all, we need to be more mindful with our purchases and not throw away clothes the minute the feed is oversaturated. But don’t buy a new parachute skirt for spring 2024.
No. However, slightly shorter oversized blazers that come cinched with a cord are very fashionable for spring 2024. Also cropped denim blazers are coming back in fashion for spring 2024.
Yes. But don’t shop for a new plaid blazer. It’s not a key fashion trend worthy buying into.
Not back, but still. Oversized blazers have been in style for quite some time now and they are not going out of fashion for spring 2024. But they are on their way out, so don’t buy a new oversized blazer at the end of the season.
Denim cropped blazers are coming back in style for spring 2024.
No.
Velvet blazers come back in fashion every December. But they go out of style come January.
Yes.
They actually haven’t left out of style yet. They still feel fashionable, even though the crop sweater trend is in decline.
No.
They haven’t even gone out of style yet.
No.
No.
Yes. Pea coats are fashionable for winter 2024/25.
Unlikely. They feel outdated. Besides everyone is obsessed with oversized long shaggy coat – floor sweeping long faux fur coats.
The plaid pattern or print alone doesn’t dictate the fashionability of your coat this season. While plaid is in fashion for winter 2024/25, the critical factor is the silhouette of your coat. Be sure to check the latest coat trend report to assess whether your plaid coat aligns with the current winter fashion or if it’s time for an update.
Button-down blouses have been in style for some time now. While the high-neck blouses with delicate button detailing and volume sleeves are some of the most fashionable blouses for spring 2024, the button-down blouse trend is in decline, as the shirts are taking the fashion front for spring 2024.
The pullover blouse with a boatneck is coming back in fashion for spring summer 2024 as a key fashion trend.
Not really.
No.
It hasn’t even gone out of style yet. Sheer blouses are still in fashion for spring 2024.
Yes, but as a micro trend.
No.
Yes.
You can see bell sleeves blouses back on tiktok, there are not back on the runways yet.
No.
Tunic blouses are coming back in fashion for spring 2024. But updated!
Ruffled blouses have been in fashion for three seasons now, so they are not back, as they haven’t gone out of style yet.
No.
Embroidered blouse is in fashion for spring 2024.
Yes.
We can’t say they are back – they have been in fashion for seasons now. But they are on their way out – finally!
Wide leg pants have been in fashion for seasons now and they are not going out yet.
Yes.
Yes. Especially red and light blue.
Yes.
Yes. High waist is coming back in style in 2024.
No.
Pleated trousers are not back in fashion for spring 2024.
We caught glimpses of slit pants strutting down the SS24 catwalks, with notable appearances from fashion powerhouses like Alberta Ferretti, Max Mara, Rokh, and Pierre Cardin. However, the collective count for looks featuring slit pants stood at a modest 19 across the runway shows.
No.
Palazzo pants are coming back in fashion for spring 2024 as a key trouser trend.
Culottes pants are coming back in fashion for spring 2024 as a key trouser trend.
No.
No.
No. But the paper bag waist is coming back for fall winter 2024/25.
Yes.
No. But pants with an elongated crotch are coming back in fashion for fall winter 2024/25. Not as harem pants, though.
Yes.
No.
Yes, carrot pants are back in style for spring 2024.
No.
No.
Yes.
While mini skirts were absent from runways, the Balkan mob wife aesthetic is bringing back the super tight minis for spring 2024. But you might want to give your take on the proper Italian mob wife aesthetic with the short pencil skirt instead.
No, Barbie pink went out of fashion in 2024.
Not back, but still! Red is still in fashion for spring summer 2024.
Yes.
WHAT IS NEW IN FASHION FOR 2024?
So now you know what is back in for 2024, if you want to know what is new for the new season, check fall winter 2024/25 trends and key spring summer 2024 trends. By the way, which fashion trend’s comeback are you looking forward to the most?