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

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

In reality, I’m not in Italy; I’m in bed. But that doesn’t mean I’m not there in spirit, live-streaming each show from Milan Fashion Week, stalking the Instagram stories of my favorite editors, and combing through page after page of street style looks. All in all, the vibes were understated and casual in that ever-so-intentional way the fashion girls are so good at executing. I took note of the 7 biggest trends and am breaking them down, including the best places to shop the looks, below.

Knee Deep

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My Catholic school-educated inner child finds this hard to believe, but knee-high socks are pretty cool right now. Whether paired with traditional suiting or something unexpected, like shorts, this trend might be worth digging through your bottom drawer.

Off-White Eris Socks

Aya Muse Off-White Eris Socks

On Sale

Denier Knee Highs

Wolford Denier Knee Highs

Now 11% Off

The Knee High Sock

Comme Si The Knee High Sock

Black Is Back

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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.

Roxanne Stretch-Linen Shirtdress

Veronica Beard Roxanne Stretch-Linen Shirtdress

Colby Leather Loafer

Michael Kors Colby Leather Loafer

Now 25% Off

The Kline Blazer

Madewell The Kline Blazer

On the Prowl

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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.

Le Tigre Wrap Coat

Markarian Le Tigre Wrap Coat

The Zebra Mini Dual Bag

Marc Jacobs The Zebra Mini Dual Bag

Leopard Print Long Sleeve Mesh Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Leopard Print Long Sleeve Mesh Dress

Turn Up the Volume

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“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!

Kenlie Taffeta-Trimmed Gown

Simkhai Kenlie Taffeta-Trimmed Gown

Fringe-Bottom Fitted Sweater

Stella McCartney Fringe-Bottom Fitted Sweater

Tech Gabardine Zip Jacket

Helsa Tech Gabardine Zip Jacket

Charmed, I’m Sure

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

Alphabet Charm

Westman-Atelier Alphabet Charm

Icon Pearl Bag Charm

Anthropologie Icon Pearl Bag Charm

Non-traditional Knits

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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.

Picnic Sweater Romper

Free People Picnic Sweater Romper

Ribbed Pull-On Flare Pants

Madewell Ribbed Pull-On Flare Pants

Now 20% Off

Embroidered Metallic-Knit Mini Dress

Ganni Embroidered Metallic-Knit Mini Dress

Double Trouble

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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.

Houndstooth Wide-Leg Pant + Box Top Co-ord

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

Check Skirt with Slit

Mango Check Skirt with Slit

Celestial Knit Long Sleeve Sweater & Pants Set

Dressed in Lala Celestial Knit Long Sleeve Sweater & Pants Set
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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. 

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