Print Trends Taking Over This Winter

Level with us for a minute: what’s one of the worst things about wintertime? If you thought of the weather, you wouldn’t be wrong. But we’d argue that deciding what to wear for super-chilly temperatures is just as unbearable. Sure, you could employ some styling hacks that will make the process of picking a winter outfit less tedious—e.g., investing in great outerwear, accessorizing with bold pieces, or getting creative with outfits. But if we’re being honest, the winter blues can get the best of anyone, fashion people included. In the dead of winter, it’s easy to fall into a dressing slump, which is why it’s necessary sometimes to ditch the all-black outfits (yes, really). Hear us out: patterns are the perfect way to make any winter wardrobe less dreary.

Not only can adding a motif make any ensemble feel trend-forward, but it can also add warmth (in every definition of the word). If that isn’t enough to sell you, we get it. When you live in neutral looks all winter, it’s only natural to have cold feet about embracing anything new! Luckily, we’re here to help. In an effort to break the hold that all-black outfits have on you, we’ve extensively researched fall/winter 2024 runway collections and social media to identify winter’s biggest print trends. By cross-referencing trends with street-style imagery, we were able to curate a list of six noteworthy print trends that can be easily incorporated into any wardrobe. Whether you hate getting dressed during winter or consider yourself pattern-weary, any of these trends will surely change your mind or, at the very least, make choosing an outfit easier.

If you’ve kept up with recent trends, it should be no surprise that animal prints have made a roaring comeback. More specifically, we’ve seen lots of leopard prints throughout the fall/winter 2024 runway shows of Michael Kors, Alaïa, Zimmerman, and even Dior. However, what’s cemented this trend’s comeback isn’t just recent collections but how the fashion crowd has made a case for this print to be considered neutral in its own right. Before you pass us off as crazy, refer to all of the various ways we’ve seen the style set showcase all of the different ways to wear leopard prints as of late—including in the form of leopard pants, faux animal fur coats, and even calf-hair print handbags. With so many ways to style leopard print, it’s safe to say this print trend will remain at the top of the food chain for the foreseeable future.