As the temperature drops and the first snowflakes begin falling, autumn is quickly fading into winter. With this weather shift, it's time to transition our closets from more lightweight and airy clothing to the heavier and thicker materials of winter.
Here are a few of the trends to look out for this season.
Shorts over tights
The shorts over tights trend had a moment during the early and mid 2010s. However, the trend is making a comeback, though a bit more updated.
Rather than just denim cutoffs, leather shorts and dress shorts have now been added. Although the trend initially spread across social media as a holiday look, models such as Alexa Chung and Kate Moss have been spotted wearing the revived style.
Long coats
Winter is cold in much of the country, and long coats have always been a means to counter it, so this one should not come as much of a shock. However, this trend is much more in style right now, being spotted both on runways and on everyday people. Oftentimes made of wool, long coats are evolving to include more patterns, colors and materials, such as leather or plaid.
Faux fur
Speaking of timeless winter trends, fur is making its rounds once again. However, the trend is expanding as well.
This season, fur and faux fur are also being given the trench coat treatment, with longer coats becoming more “in style.” Shorter coats are still very much on-trend, however, as they can be seen in multiple colors and even in multiple prints.
Grandpa sweaters
Grandpa sweaters have been steadily in the mainstream for the past few years. However, many stores have been releasing expansive collections of these cozy closet staples. Retailers like Old Navy, JCPenney and Urban Outfitters have been part of this, releasing both men and women collections.
Leather
Leather has historically been used to stay warm during the cold winter months. But within the past few years the material has been used in other articles of clothing. Shorts and pants have been the two main pieces, with the style being used as a way to either warm up an outfit or give it a bit of an edge.
Burgundy
Burgundy is usually a staple color of fall, but many designers are giving it a wintry update. Jackets, dresses and tops are suddenly taking on the wine-red color. Even accessories such as boots, purses and sunglasses are being spotted in the shade, indicating that the color is here to stay with the season.
Leopard print
Print styles come and go, and one of the ones that has certainly come this year is leopard print. The pattern has had a massive resurgence this year, pairing with 2024’s undercurrent of standing out and mixing different styles.
As a result, the trend has been dressed up and down, being seen on boots and dresses as well as more casual pieces such as pants and jackets.
