By Linda Peavy
The fall 2024 fashion trends will be a relief for women over 50. Taking a cue from the past, the trends offer wearable classic and comfortable styles for any occasion. Think plaids, turtlenecks, ballet shoes, warm browns, and soft faux fur coats. Add one or more of these trends to your fashion rotation and keep your wardrobe fresh and modern.
Plaids
Yes, plaids are back. Plaids are extremely versatile prints worn on everything from skirts to scarves. Plaid adds color and interest to the wardrobe when you want to move beyond monochromatic solids. Plaids were seen on the runways from Burberry to Rasbanne.
Ava Plaid Skirt
Feathers
Love them or hate them, feathers are back. Feathers on hems, cuffs and necklines adorned designers from Ferragamo to Bottega Venet. You can go big or small, but try this trend to get a bird’s eye for fall chic.
Basix Feather Gown
Ballet Flats
Ditch the stilettos for fall. Add cuteness and comfort to your shoe wardrobe. Ballet flats offer heel and leg comfort and can be found in casual to red carpet styles. Try different colors to add zest to your outfit.
Colors: Fern (leafy green) and Tomato Cream (Caramel Brown)
Look for these two colors in stores this fall. Fern will be seen in various designs that make keeping workwear and evening dresses in style a breeze. Tomato cream is a very warm hue that will highlight dresses and coats.
Saint Ashley Dress
Scarf Wrap Coats
Look for attached scarves to coats, sweaters, ponchos and more. The look will be THE fall/winter 2024 outerwear trend from Chloe to Brandon Maxwell. These cozy designs offer a slim appearance since the bulk of the fabric will be centered around the neck and shoulders, giving a tapered look to the bodice.
BNB Heaven Scarf Wrap Coat
Turtlenecks
Yes, the age-old fashion staple had made a comeback. Turtlenecks were used on fall runways from Prada to Bottega Veneta. So versatile, a basic turtleneck can be worn alone or under a suit as an alternative to a shirt or blouse. In a more sumptuous fabric, it can be paired with a fancier skirt for after-work affairs.
Eloquii Turtleneck
Statement Faux Fur Coats
Not just for special occasions anymore, oversized statements were seen on the fall 2024/2025 runway by Givenchy. Perfect for cold winter work days, faux fur will keep you in style and warmth. Look for coats in leopard print or quirky colors to add spark to drab winter days.
Donna Salyers Faux Leopard Coat
