Parisians get a lot of credit for their style prowess, and understandably so. French girls know how to dress—period. Even so, that's no reason to ignore the undeniable elegance and effortless glamour that can be found on the streets of Milan, especially during fashion week, which just so happens to be going on right now. Outside of Prada, Fendi, Gucci, and more, fashion's best-dressed stylists, editors, and influencers have shown up in looks that'll no doubt determine the way we style ourselves this fall. And of all the sartorial options, many chose to go with a few very of-the-moment trends.
From A-line skirts and floor-sweeping slips to Grecian-inspired drapes and red accents, there's a lot we can learn from the style choices being made as we speak on the streets of Italy's fashion capital. So, before we head to Paris for fashion month's finale, scroll down to soak up every ounce of inspiration from the scenes outside of the Milan shows. Trust me, when it's October and you have no clue what to wear, you won't regret having taken notes.
Of all the basics in the world, tank tops proved to be the one worth investing in on the streets of Milan this week. To Prada and Max Mara, show-goers skipped maximalist silhouettes and instead opted for the sleeveless staple, styling it up with lavish skirts and coats.
Free People's intimates line makes some of the best tanks on the planet.
For all of you high-neck lovers.
Not gonna lie, I buy all of my basics from Zara.
Skirts are no doubt having a moment, from pencil silhouettes to drapey, maxi ones. That being said, one style has time and time again proven in 2023 to be the greatest of them all: A-line skirts. Shoutout to Prada, Miu Miu, and Dior for bringing the '50s-era bottoms to the forefront and making every fashion girl desire volume over anything that even comes close to the body.
If you can't drop thousands of dollars on Prada, this gorgeous, charcoal alt from Mango will more than do the trick.
Then again, if you can, I say go for it.
The floral design on this Reformation midi is so retro and pretty.
The peek-a-boo collar trend is more of a styling hack than a specific item that's trending. You can really pull it off with any collared shirt in your closet. That being said, attendees at the Prada show proved that the best way to maneuver the buzzy new look is with a bit of color-blocking. In other words, double up on your point-collared tops and let them pop out above your outerwear.
Check my Instagram for proof that I'm officially obsessed with baby-pink poplin shirts.
Do I need this on-sale, exaggerated sleeve and collar top?
Everyone in the WWW office owns this red button-down shirt, I swear.
Suede for fall? Shocking. But unlike most of the suede pieces that we come to expect come autumn, the styles spotted in Milan felt shockingly fresh and elevated, no doubt the result of Prada's heavy use of the fabric in its fall/winter 2023 collection.
I've been eyeing this Treasure & Bond bomber for at least six months. Now that the suede look's all over MFW, I might just have to make it mine.
Mango's suede pieces are everything I want and need for fall.
My point exactly.
It was Who What Wear's editor in chief Kat Collings that first called out the Grecian-statuesque pieces that appear to be dominating on runways and now on the streets outside of them in one of our Slack groups dedicated to upcoming trends. But it wasn't until I spotted a handful of delicately draped gowns on day one of Milan Fashion Week that I became wholly convinced of this trend's wearability.
Get this dress before it sells out... again.
I'm just a sucker for drapes. What can I say?
This cowl-neck LBD has date night written all over it.
Is there a such thing as a casual train? Well, if Milan street style has any say in the matter, then yes, there is a such thing, and it's a perfectly acceptable daytime styling choice. My pick for actually wearing it? Staud's Prunella midi skirt, which has a detachable train that's perfect for those days when you want to be a tad extra. On those more minimal days, however, the train can simply be removed and you're left with a tailored midi.
Before this marked-down skirt sells out, get yours. I know I'm getting mine.
I'm very much into the idea of wearing "bridal wear" as ready to wear. Same goes for shoes!
