The 7 Street Style Trends I’m Copying From Milan Fashion Week

Aya Muse Off-White Eris Socks

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Comme Si The Knee High Sock

Black Is Back

Did it ever really go out of style? No, of course not. But, honestly, I think we’ve gotten lazy when it comes to all-black dressing. It’s a go-to for many of us—myself included—and we might be too comfortable in our colorless comfort zone. When I say black is back, I mean inspired black outfits were plentiful this fashion month. Reinvigorate your own uniform staples with a fresh LBD and perhaps a pair of flats for fall.

Veronica Beard Roxanne Stretch-Linen Shirtdress

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Madewell The Kline Blazer

On the Prowl

Me-ow! I love a cheeky bit of animal print, so I was ecstatic to see these fun accents throughout Milan’s best-dressed attendees.

Markarian Le Tigre Wrap Coat

Marc Jacobs The Zebra Mini Dual Bag

Jean Paul Gaultier Leopard Print Long Sleeve Mesh Dress

Turn Up the Volume

“Flattering” is so yesterday. Why make yourself small and diminutive when fashion is about being expressive and creative. Take broad strokes, go for the puffy skirt, wear the shoulder pads!

Simkhai Kenlie Taffeta-Trimmed Gown

Stella McCartney Fringe-Bottom Fitted Sweater

Helsa Tech Gabardine Zip Jacket

Charmed, I’m Sure

It was the summer of bag charms, and if Milan is any indication, that trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Westman-Atelier Alphabet Charm

Anthropologie Icon Pearl Bag Charm

Non-traditional Knits

Maybe I’m just unimaginative, but I only ever think of knits as sweaters and cardigans. Fashion week-goers showed up in crochet dresses, rompers, and two-piece sets, among many other woven gems.

Free People Picnic Sweater Romper

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Ganni Embroidered Metallic-Knit Mini Dress

Double Trouble

This wasn’t on my trend bingo card, either, but twinning is in. Believe it or not, there were more dynamic duos in Milan than I could showcase here. And no, you don’t actually have to be twins. Bold pairs can wear the exact same outfits, or if you fancy a more subtle approach, try splitting up a coordinating set or wearing different iterations of the same print.

Me + Em Houndstooth Wide-Leg Pant + Box Top Co-ord

Mango Check Skirt with Slit

Dressed in Lala Celestial Knit Long Sleeve Sweater & Pants Set

Meg (she/her) is the associate fashion commerce editor at ELLE.com, where she specializes in shopping stories spanning the fashion, home, and lifestyle categories. Over the past three years, she has devoted countless hours to researching brands, testing hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of products, and deep-diving into market and consumer trends. Her favorite job responsibilities consist of co-writing the monthly series Same Same But Different and curating the fashion market for ELLE Escapes. Meg graduated magna cum laude from the Missouri School of Journalism with an emphasis on magazine editing. In 2020, one of her feature stories in the service article category was recognized by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The year prior, the Society of Professional Journalists named voxmagazine.com “Best Affiliated Magazine” in its Mark of Excellence Awards, when she was on staff. Meg’s stories have appeared on Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, and Good Housekeeping, among many other outlets. Her personal passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and gardening. You can find her in New York, where she lives, or on Instagram, where she also lives. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.