2024 Fall Fashion Trends You Probably Already Have in Your Closet

Earth tones

Earth tones for fall? Groundbreaking. But really, this fall is all about gorgeous deep hues of burgundy, olive green, chocolate brown, and navy blue. The best part of this trend is that it’s incredibly easy to style. These colors are basically neutrals, so you can wear them with anything. They can also be worn together—an olive green jacket with a burgundy bag is a match made in heaven. If you’re feeling adventurous, partner chocolate brown and navy blue in one look.

Preppy and corporate-chic

If you have anything in your closet that looks like Blair Waldorf might wear it, dust it off. Your blazers, button-ups, pleated skirts, Mary Janes, and lady jackets get another season of being center stage this year. Pair your blazer with a pair of wide-leg jeans and ballet flats for a laidback-chic look. Pleated skirts pair perfectly with an oversized sweater and sneakers, especially during the transition from summer to fall.

And if you have a whole treasure trove of corporate wear from your pre-Covid office days, shift that to the front of your closet as well. Trousers are no longer just for work. Anything with a tailored, suiting-style look will make you look instantly fashionable this year.

Denim on denim

Denim on denim never really goes out of style, but different iterations of the look have come and gone throughout the years. This season, the trusty pairing is very Scandi-chic. An oversized denim button-up shirt with baggier jeans and red or animal print ballet flats and accessories is the look of fall 2024.

Boho

Are you having flashbacks of Vanessa Hudgens at Coachella? Don’t worry: 2024’s boho is the demure older sister of 2013 boho. Tasteful, ’70s-inspired additions of fringe, suede, dark florals, and lace bring a little something special to any fall outfit. I like to think about this iteration of boho in the lens of small outfit swaps. Instead of a small shoulder bag, go for an oversized suede tote. Rather than throwing on sneakers with your maxi skirt, grab those cowboy boots you purchased since they’ve been trending the last few years. Opt for a fun quilted or patchwork jacket instead of a neutral one.

Turtlenecks and high necklines

This one comes straight from the runways. Many designers’ autumn/winter 2024 collections included high necklines or turtlenecks. Obviously, turtlenecks have never gone out of style, but they are the neckline of choice this year. When you go to put together an outfit that includes some sort of tee, grab your favorite turtleneck and layer it with your jacket of choice. We’re also seeing turtlenecks pop up in clothing pieces where you might not expect them, like sleeveless dresses.

Animal print

Whether you want to break out your trusty leopard or go even further back in the archives to pull out some zebra, animal prints are going to be big again this year. Even snakeskin, which had a major moment in the late 2010s, is back in a new, elevated way. If you hung onto any animal print accessories—such as belts, bags, coats, or shoes—now’s the time to pull them out again. It’s a great way to add something fun to your outfit while keeping it neutral.

Shades of red

Whoever is doing PR for the color red deserves a raise! It’s hanging on for yet another season of being the “IT” color. From classic cherry to the deep burgundy I mentioned earlier, red will be everywhere yet again. So keep wearing your red ballet flats, shoulder bags, and cardigans. And I’ll keep saving literally every single outfit with red in it that I see on Pinterest or Instagram for future inspiration.