If there is one thing I am sure of, it's that I am a lover of dresses. Whether it's work related or not, every season I aim to pore over the trends, separating the sure-to-be-short-lived from the enduring. And as an avid dress wearer, I've been nothing short of impressed with the myriad offerings coming in for autumn 2024. The array spans svelte occasionwear shapes comprising silk, to last summer's continued trend of bandeau and perhaps the most prominent and dramatic silhouette of all—the panelled (corset-like) waist, not too dissimilar from a Victorian corset, albeit less constricting. Colour also features highly—namely cool and warm-toned reds (beauty buffs, think akin to MAC's Chilli and Lady Danger rouge, in dress form), to creamy yellow with ecru undertones. There's much to discover and plenty of fun saturations to be swathed in.
From the pale yellow beckoning neutral lovers to maxi hemlines, discover the dresses that will be among autumn 2024's most adorned styles. Cue five key dresses I'm positive will go the distance, featuring transitional pieces to rely on in the coming weeks.
See the Autumn 2024 Dress Trends to Know About, According to a Dress Expert:
1. Waist Elements
Style Notes: You may have noticed that Grecian and taught waist details are prominent right now. We're certain this will continue as we navigate transitional seasons, particularly sleeved iterations.
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2. Rouge Gorge
Style Notes: Red has the most neutral pallet wearers (including myself) in a trance. From tomato red to the deepest shade of rouge. Wear red with pared-back accessories (or, pops of emerald) to let the hue truly pop. We predict this will also be a big colour trend for partywear this year... Watch this space.
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3. Mellow Yellow
Style Notes: Colour has dominated this season's trends and 2024 has seen a new hue take the lead, sitting on the periphery between ecru and yellow. Call it a buttermilk of sorts. You may have seen its foray into fashion at the tail end of 2023 and this autumn its presence will be well and truly noted. For the season ahead, combine it with suedes and earthy tones.
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4. Bandeau Bustier
Style Notes: Bandeau dresses are the number one choice this season and it will continue well into autumn, with long-sleeve iterations. Give this dress style the daytime treatment with a pair of ballet flats, or slingback heels, come the evening.
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5. Slouched Silk
Style Notes: Extreme hemlines have been prominent since 2023. If you look closely, you'll notice it's in part length, and part the bias cut and visible crossover hems, further highlighting the figure.
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