The Outdated Fashion Trends You'll Want To Ditch For Winter 2024

If you find yourself fantasizing about springtime blooms and beachside reads lately, it can only mean one thing: You're totally over winter weather. Sadly, there are still a few months of snow and slush left, but your winter blues don't mean you need to succumb to a fashion slump. At this stage in the season, it's easy to reach for the first cozy thing you find in your closet, like that classic puffer vest you've held onto since high school. Though we admire such sustainable fashion choices, some outdated styles simply need to be laid to rest.

Now, we're not saying to ditch your old threads for good. Trends come and go, and not everyone feels it necessary to refresh their winter wardrobe each year. However, if you're ready to cast aside your salt-stained snow boots for fresher kicks this season, we have just the guide for you. From cropped jackets to infinity scarves, we'll run down the tired trends to avoid for winter 2024. And hey, if you need to make a midnight ice cream run in a teddy pullover this winter, we swear we didn't see anything.

Unless you're cosplaying as a rockstar — and let's be honest, we all have those days — there's no need to break out the old ankle boots anytime soon. Currently, cozy knee-high and thigh-high styles are far trendier. What's more, pairing ankle boots with your skinny jeans is playing with fire if you believe in the laws of fashion life cycles. As much as we loved the 2010s, the decade's fashions need a momentary time-out before they're viewed as trendy again.

There once was a time when platforms were the most coveted shoe of all. From simple wedges to chunky combat boots, the super-stacked heel had a respectable run in shoe stores (and social feeds) across the globe. Of course, all good things must come to an end, and nowadays, such mountainous soles are a no-go. In 2024, you can expect to see a slew of down-to-earth styles, from classic loafers to tiny kitten heels.

There's something mesmerizing about a patterned tight, whether you're sporting Mary Quant-esque florals or demure swiss dots. Unfortunately, they're just not in the cards for this winter's trend forecast, though we won't fault you for going against the grain if you choose to wear them anyway. For faithful trendwatchers, it's all about solid-colored hosiery this season, from sanguine to cyan.

It wouldn't be winter if we didn't see a few puffer-jacketed pedestrians out roaming the streets. Still, this plump silhouette is seen as rather passé in the era of all things quiet luxury. And now that we think of it, a puffer jacket in motion is a bit noisy, isn't it? Anyway, while there's no denying the warmth of this downy outerwear's embrace, it's clear that fitted, structured coats are all the rage for winter 2024.