Meet the New "Dad" Trend Everyone Will Be Wearing in 6 Months

Something peculiar happened on the fall/winter 2020 runways: We saw a lot of ties. Yes, like the ties a dad would typically wear to work wrapped tightly underneath a button-down collared shirt. When suiting started infiltrating the women's ready-to-wear scene again about two years ago, we had a hunch it would be here to stay but didn't know that all the extras would come with it. Along with the rise of big blazers and tailored trousers, we saw an increase in button-down shirts, loafers, and now, even ties.

Typically, when we see a trend on a runway, it's not expected for it to bubble in the street style scene for another six months (especially with a trend as niche as this one), but somehow, the stars aligned and fashion week attendees were spotted all over the streets of Milan, Paris, and London wearing ties the shows setting the trend for the season ahead. If you need a little time to get used to this more unconventional accessories trend, we don't blame you, but to butter you up to the idea, we put all the best runway and street style images featuring ties for you to gaze upon below.

Whether paired with a traditional suit or layered underneath sweaters and atop button-downs, ties are the trend to keep an eye on both now and in the coming months, as we expect fashion followers to adopt the trend fully by fall 2020.

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On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Preen by Thornton Bregazzi)

I know this story is about ties, but I can't stop thinking about that shirt collar. 

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On the street:
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Clearly, the tie is the accessory your springtime three-piece suit is in dire need of this fall.

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On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Prada)

There are many looks from Prada this season that left me speechless, but the tie styling was one of the subtle styling tricks that stood out the most. 

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On the street:
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Even though spending $270 on a tie seems a bit insane, this nylon Prada beauty feels irresistible. 

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On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Dior)

Once again, the tie is proving to be one of the freshest updates to classic suiting for the fall season. 

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On the street:
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Looking at this outfit makes me wish I had any sense of style while I was still attending my private high school. 

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On the runway:
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Lighten things up and opt for a printed tie to add some excitement to an otherwise basic suit. 

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On the street:
(Image credit: The Style Stalker)

You can also deconstruct your suiting and pair similar tailored separates together to create a more unconventional take on the trend (polka-dot tie included). 

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On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Toga)

Reinvented trench coats were all over the fall 2020 runways, and after seeing this look, I'll be wearing mine with a sleek tie underneath.

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On the street:
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From the tied ankles to the wide tie tucked into the blazer, this look can truly do no wrong. 

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On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Rag & Bone)

Transform all of your leather layers with a coordinating tie. Trust me—no one will see this ensemble coming. 

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On the street:
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If this trend is coming off a tad intimidating, ease into it with a digestible monochrome color palette. 

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On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Gucci)

Leave it to Gucci to present the most exciting tie look of the entire season (if you ask me). 

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On the street:
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If you're planning on hopping on the tie trend early, we suggest pairing one with all of your long shorts this spring. 

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.