I chat about fashion with my mom regularly. One of our favorite pastimes is shopping together in-store and sending items and trends back and forth over text. While we have our own styles, we often gravitate toward similar looks because we love the classic and elevated aesthetic.
On that note, we recently went through all of the key fall 2024 trends, and there were four, in particular, that we agreed on. Yes, you could describe all of the trends as elegant. They fit within that modern-classic realm and have a refined element to them with sophisticated design elements. Keep scrolling to check out the best elegant fall trends that both my mom and I like, complete with visual and shopping inspiration.
Tailored Blazers
Silhouettes continue to shift as we approach fall. While oversize blazers will certainly still be around, both my mom and I are into the nipped-in and belted blazers with hourglass shapes to instantly give off an elegant look. My mom said she’d try one of these styles with a white shirt and jeans for an easy yet classy look.
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Nangy Double Breasted Cinched Blazer
J.Crew
Madelyn Blazer in Four-Season Stretch
Babaton
Standout Blazer
ZARA
Longline Straight Blazer
Favorite Daughter
The Favorite Blazer
MANGO
Belt Suit Blazer
Burgundy Items
We can’t get enough of this color. We were actually shopping IRL recently, and my mom fell in love with a burgundy Loewe bag and hasn’t stopped talking about it since. It is the prettiest, most luxurious color right now. While accessories shine, burgundy ready-to-wear also stands out.
& Other Stories
Wool Blend Cardigan
Manu Atelier
Le Cambon 25 Merlot Soft
Sam Edelman
Lucca Loafers
LOEWE
Puzzle Fold Convertible Medium Leather Tote
Sandro
Knit Cardigan With Ruffled Collar
ANINE BING
Mini Mara Belt
Golden Goose
‘vita’ Burgundy Leather Top Box
Gucci
Signoria Pointed Toe Slingback Pumps
Tissue-Thin Turtlenecks
Elevated basics will always reign supreme, and that’s no different for fall 2024. Tissue-thin turtlenecks were styled all over the runways with labels from Jil Sander to Khaite showcasing them under shirts, sweaters, and blazers to create elevated layered looks.
Everlane
The Air Turtleneck
Nordstrom
Lyocell & Wool Turtleneck
Bleusalt
The Turtleneck
Vince
Elbow-Sleeve Turtleneck
Falconeri
Ultrafine Cashmere Turtleneck
H&M
Turtleneck Top
A-Line/Full Skirts
An A-line skirt was the first item that came to my mom’s mind when thinking about elegant items, and yes, these silhouettes dominated the fall runways with a new sense of refined glamour—as we discussed in our fall trend guide.
H&M
Pleated Satin Skirt
Sunday Best
Cornetto Pleated Skirt
ZARA
Godet Skirt
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Cotton Midi Skirt
Ulla Johnson
The Estelle Skirt
Scarf-Coats
Yes, scarf-coats are back for fall/winter 2024, and brands such as Chloé and Ferragamo showcased updated takes on this elegant silhouette on the runways.
COS
Oversized Wool-Blend Scarf Jacket
TOTEME
Chain Stitch Wool Blend Scarf Jacket
Naadam
Cashmino Contrast Stitch Sweater Jacket With Removable Scarf
Banana Republic
Oversized Double-Faced Scarf Coat
Helsa
Manteau Avec Foulard Amovible Oversized
