Predicted Summer Fashion Trends for Women

With gloomy skies and plenty of winter weather still to come, you won’t be faulted for dreaming about the upcoming summer season and the hottest fashion trends that will accompany it. 

While the summer classics, like flowy summer dresses by David Lawrence, will also be warm weather staples, the 2024 summer fashion season will introduce a range of exciting and unexpected trends ready to be embraced. 

Chic Black

When you think of summer and spring fashion trends, you will likely picture bright colours and bold patterns that bring life and excitement to our wardrobes. But the 2024 summer/spring collections showcased a surprisingly muted and monochromatic palette for many top designers. 

While the colour may be more muted, the collections were anything but dull and drab. Instead, fashion lovers were treated to chic designs primarily focused on creating strong, tailored silhouettes made from lightweight and airy fabrics. 

The 90s Reimagined

There is no bigger current trend than nostalgia. And if the latest summer collections tell us anything, it is that 90s reimagined is the way forward. Minimalism has soared to the forefront of current fashion trends, and brands are building on this concept by focusing on clean, tailored lines and modern finishes. 

Designers like Tom Ford and Theory showcased high, square necklines with updated and coordinated suiting. In contrast, others, like Staud, turned their attention back to older collections for inspiration, including the 1999 Chanel spring couture show, which introduced the bubble maxi skirt. 

High-Waisted Trousers

A must-have for any capsule wardrobe is the perfect pair of high-waisted trousers. But the 2024 summer fashion season sees this style being taken to the extreme, providing an immediate shortcut to the illusion of longer legs. 

The trick to elongating your body is finding the proper divide for your torso using your clothes. High-waisted pants of any kind create the appearance of long legs by making it seem like your legs start higher than they really do. 

Peplum Fantasy

This may come as a horrifying surprise to many, but after featuring on the runways of Prabal Gurung, Chet Lo, and Ulla Johnson, it is safe to say that peplums are back and better than ever. Thankfully, they are not the peplums that may have haunted you in the past. 

Instead, they have been treated to a modern makeover, taking on an ultra-chic design for 2024. Many of these new and improved styles emphasize the importance of sculptured fits, drawing attention to the waistline and hips creating a stunning curvy figure. Make the most of this stunning silhouette by pairing them with wide-leg trousers or full skirts. 

Utilitarian

This summer, draw inspiration from the 1940s and embrace apron dresses, comfortable jumpsuits, and workwear-inspired pieces for a stylish utilitarian look that will be a dominating trend for 2024. The effortless style of apron dresses and jumpsuits was seen on the catwalks of several luxury brands, including Dior and Hermes, emblazed with eye-catching oversized prints to make the ultimate statement. 

To avoid being mistaken for a tradesman, it is vital to contrast the relaxed style with bold accessories and jewellery pieces. Waist-cinching belts, sky-high stilettos, and oversized jewellery will provide the perfect edge you need. 

Sheer Modesty

It is becoming increasingly clear that the fashion world cannot get enough of sheer fabrics, especially for summer when everyone is ready to ditch the bulky layers of winter for something flowy and feminine. 

For many, wearing sheer is a daunting concept that bares all. The good news is that designers are starting to provide more options for their audiences, especially those who would prefer to leave a little more to the imagination. Whether you choose a semi-sheer pencil skirt or sheer dress overlay, add this transparent fabric to create interest in your look. 

A Capri Comeback

Capri pants have gained an unfavorable reputation in the past. And despite the stance you may take on them, they are an unexpected inclusion to this season’s runways. Blumarine and Phillip Lim both included them on the runway in stylish neutral tones and tailored designs. 

If current appearances are anything to go by, 2024 will be the year of the capri comeback with more feminine designs and patterns, providing an easy and dainty alternative to jeans and traditional tailored pants. 

Rose Print

Florals are not a groundbreaking trend for spring and summer, but 2024 focuses on one flower in particular: the rose. This ultimate representation of romance is given a refreshing update with creative and clever new approaches to the classic form. 

Balmain included breathtaking 3D floral embellishments to their silhouettes, while Alexander McQueen went striking and bold with blood-red roses and a nod to the female anatomy. 

Blue Crush

Last year, the colour of the summer season was fierce and fiery red. However, this year, it is all about the calming coolness of blue. Across the world, various shades of this primary tone have consistently appeared on runways and across collections. 

With big designers like Fendi, Jason Wu, and Emilia Wickstead fully embracing this shade in everything from elegant evening dresses and comfortable cardigans to incredibly stylish tailored pants, there has never been a better time to incorporate it into your wardrobe than now. 

Intro image: Mithridate SS24