The Outdated Fashion Trends You'll Want To Ditch For Winter 2024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 Though we admire such sustainable fashion choices, some outdated styles simply need to be laid to rest.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.

Sure, it may be easy to wear and awfully comfy, but the infinity scarf is like a played-out single these days. Since the mid-2010s, we've seen our fair share of infinity scarves on everyone from middle schoolers to matriarchs. Yet, with so many other fab scarf styles to choose from, we'd say it's best to back away from bulky knit loops in winter 2024.

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.

We love a short jacket, from bombers to motorcycle styles, but 2024's coat trends call for everything long. For those living in colder climates, this is great news — after all, those cropped coats weren't exactly keeping us warm throughout the winter. Rather than let your waist shiver in frigid temperatures, reach for full-length princess coats, trenches, or frocks.

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.

Regardless of what the weather's like where you live, the slouchy hat is one winter knit that never truly goes away. That said, chunky, drooping hats aren't exactly on trend for winter 2024. And truthfully? It may just be spite toward our favorite beanie for blowing away in the wind back in 2015, but we're glad to see them go. Instead of popping on a comically oversized cable-knit beanie, reach for sleeker styles made from thin fabrics, like cashmere or acrylic blends.

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.

We're just as upset as you are to learn that teddy pullovers are on the bench this season. Cuddly, cozy, and cute, it's hard to part ways with such heartwarming winter wear. On the bright side, there's a new fuzzy fabric making waves in the fashion world: synthetic fur. You can still wear your beloved teddy jumper around the house, but you may want to snag a shag coat for nights out on the town.

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.

Look, we're not going to fault you for rocking a sweater mini and boots if you're still smitten with this look. But just like the 2024 coat trends, the hemlines on sweater dresses are getting longer and longer all around us. So, instead of channeling Ariana Grande in her Pete Davidson era for the umpteenth winter in a row, seek out knit maxi dresses for a stylish change of pace.