Style Trends Autumn/Winter 2024
I can safely say that I am NOT someone who will wear the latest fashion trends, no matter what. For a start, not all of them will suit me and I may not even like them! I prefer to be aware of what is super fashionable and work on my own version. I’m not or neither claim to be a stylist, I’m a shopper, just like you are and my job at Planet Tasteful is to help my fellow shoppers find things that they love that may just work with the season’s trends.
Leopard print is hot for Autumn/Winter 2024. Leopard print can be a bit marmite, you either do it or you don’t, I never find anyone in between. Leopard print has gone from being thought of as a bit brassy and tacky, for those of you old enough, think Bet Lynch/Pat Butcher, a symbol of girl power, thanks to Scary Spice to designer chic, thanks to Dolce & Gabbana and Celine in their 2024 collections. Leopard print is classed as a neutral, so it’s up there with your black, beige , grey and navy in your “go to” basics. I follow Trinny Woodhall of What Not To Wear fame and she is a fan of leopard on leopard, (sometimes on more leopard!) It’s worth checking out her style videos as too much doesn’t always look like too much! Planet Tasteful will help you rock the leopard style trend with the Animal Basic Blazer, Wild World Jumpsuit and Touch of Leopard Forever Wrap Dress. Remember leopard print can also be colourful, so you can do it in brighter colours with the Pillar Box Wrap dress in red and pink leopard print.
Florals make you think of Summer, but they are still cool for Autumn/Winter, so that’s great news that you can go from sandals to boots with the same outfit. The Met Gala was bursting with florals, although none of them every day wearable, Nicki Minaj and Demi Moore both worked this trend. Florals can be delicate and ditsy as in the Oopsy Daisy Dress, which is a classic wrap dress, which could easily be layered up for Autumn/Winter or more statement, think Ted Baker as in the Eden or Forever Floral dresses. If florals are not for you, you can introduce the trend with some jewellery, scarves or handbag charms, which are another huge trend for this season. Check out www.goldieaberdeen.com for gorgeous Daisy Baroque Pearl Earrings and www.sarahharan.com for joyous handbag charms and accessories.
I’m delighted to find that we are all going to be crazy for capes this season as this is one of my wardrobe essentials. Capes and ponchos are such a sophisticated cosy extra layer, whether you are at a BBQ or a ball. From day one, the Frilled Edge Cashmere Mix Ponchos have been best sellers at Planet Tasteful, they are such good value for money and you only need to buy them once and you will wear them forever. If these are not for you, create a cape effect with a pashmina or scarf, hang your Basic Blazer on your shoulders. There will be more options coming soon at Planet Tasteful as we head nearer to Autumn/Winter, so watch this space!
Sheer fabrics and mesh dresses started to creep into our wardrobes last year and the good news is that they are still hot, hot, hot for Autumn/Winter 2024. The Kardashians, Hadids and Jenners have happily adorned Instagram in underwear showing sheer dresses, the rest of us will more likely embrace these lightweight fabrics in more ruched styles, giving us the on trend fabric but with a bit more coverage. The Harper One Shoulder Mesh Dress is the perfect solution to following this trend, showing a tasteful bit of flesh while being covered up. On the High Street, Zara does the sheer trend really well with chiffon and tuille. If sheer gives you the fear, soften your neckline with a chiffon scarf or tie one to your work tote.
Another trend that is going to be big and one that I think is tricky for those of us over 40, is the Babydoll trend. Think puff sleeves, 80’s peplums, puff balls and cutsie frilled short skirts. I love a statement sleeve and I’m not adverse to a puff sleeve on a more structured garment, like the Eloise Zip top. The Ava Snake Print dress ticks the Babydoll style trend and worn with knee high boots makes the Babydoll more rock chick and equally wearable teamed with trainers. Embrace this trend with a statement sleeve, a ruffled hem or some delicate jewellery if your puffballs are well locked in 1980 something!
So whether you are a trend follower or like me a trend adaptor, you should find solutions to suit you at Planet Tasteful or check out my recommendations of great places to shop.
