Most people just add scarves, hats, jackets and boots to get ready for the season, but are all winter outfits the same?

Let’s take a look at what was presented during the four main fashion weeks (New York, Paris, Milan and London) to help you define your winter wardrobe.

New York Style: Creativity Meets Hollywood Glamour

American fashion is often associated with denim, sporty and practical looks; however, many people forget the beautiful and glamorous options inspired by Hollywood elegance as well as the creative energy one finds in cities like New York.

For Winter 2024, New York based designers bring florals presented in many ways, shapes, and outfits, including suits. Even though flowers are strongly associated with Spring, they can also be part of your winter wardrobe, but it requires a lot of creativity and mixing the right colors, like fuchsia and black.

To make your winter outfits show your creativity, New York designers also suggest you wear prints, combine contrasting colors and fabrics, and wear party dresses. The idea is to be creative enough to wear bold pieces that can also allow you to move in a rush and look stunning at night events after a busy day.

Some designers to take a look for this season include Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Prabal Gurung and Christian Siriano.

Floral Outfit for the Winter

Paris: Loud and Sexy

Paris fashion has a riskier take. For Winter 2024,  French designers also embrace florals and mix and match, but louder.
To dress like a Parisian, try all-black looks with feather details, a tartan coat or an emerald green suit.

If black clothes are your armor, think about twisting them by adding a white scarf worn as a cape or by wearing an animal print faux fur coat with it. Finally, another idea is to wear a velvet black suit with white lapels.

The must check French designers include Chanel, Balmain, Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli.

Saint Laurent Look. Photo: Vogue.com/Courtesy of Saint Laurent

Milan: Colorful, Elegant and Seductive

Italians are color fans in the way they live and dress. In many Italian brands, you will find colors from pastels to bright, giving a little break to black. Other tips from these designers include wearing coats like dresses and adding faux furs to your closet, including the ones with animal prints.
If you want to go for something different and Italian, try Etro, Gucci, Ferragamo or Dolce & Gabbana.

Colorful Faux fur Coat and Multicolor Dress

London: Classics or Urban

London style for this winter is a mix of timeless classics, gothic style and outfits with character. On one side, you find urban looks that do not follow social norms by Erdem and JW Anderson; whereas, on the other, you find trench coats by Eudon Choi.

Minimalism was also present in London Fashion Week, thanks to David Koma and Christopher Kane.

To make your next winter outfit say “London,” wear some of the following :

1. Dress worn with a sweater.
2. Corduroy suit with a cotton shirt and a corduroy sweater
3. White dress shirt with a tie and  leather pants
4. Wool mini dress with a coat – both in bright colors

Sweater and Pants in Warm Material with a Trench Coat

The main goal for winter outfits is to stay warm, but it does not mean one should not wear it with style and uniqueness. To help define your winter wardrobe, consider the 4 different concepts from the fashion capitals described in this article.

For creative personalities, consider a New York look. To get the look from the city that never sleeps, wear florals by mixing contrasting colors like black with fuchsia, try different prints and embrace party dresses for glamour.

Risk takers should go for the bold Paris style. All-black looks can be worn with feathers, tartan coats, scarves as capes or faux fur coats. Other options include velvet suits or suits in bright colors.

Italian style should be the choice for color lovers. Give black outfits a break by mixing colors, and if you are ever in a rush, you can try to wear your coats like a dress.

Finally, if your style varies on factors such as the mood and location, consider Londoners as your guides. For Winter 2024, London-based designers presented concepts from extremes, meaning that you can go for gothic and urban, classic or minimalistic outfits.

No matter which concept you pick if you wear it with style and confidence.

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Another reason this garment is so famous is the promotion it has received from media, especially movies and TV, where you see royals and celebrities wearing white.

As classy and timeless as this dress is, it might not fit every bride’s taste, wedding theme, or setting. If you are looking for other outfit options for your wedding, here are five ideas for you to consider.

Flowers on your Dress

If you are a lady who wants a touch of color, but you do not want to stray far from the white dress, try one with flowers. For your next floral dress, choose flowers like roses or peonies in red, pink, or pastel colors, to make it stand out. Avoid flowers like anemones.

Consider brands like Monique Lhuillier or Carolina Herrera.

Floral dress. Photo: CNN/ Monique Lhuillier/Rizzoli

Color for your Life and Wedding

White might be the color of choice for many, but it is not the only one. If tradition is not your thing, try colors like blush, crepe, pastel yellow, amber, or similar.

To meet the increasing demand for colored wedding dresses, fashion designers have become extra creative. Some of these artists include Reem Acra, Badgley Mischka and Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon.

Yellow dress

Tulle Gowns

Traditionally used for ballet costumes and veils, Tulle is a light and translucent fabric made of silk, rayon, or nylon that can be used to make voluminous and timeless wedding gowns. This fabric is ideal to fit multiple personalities due to the many ways it can be used.

For your next tulle gown, try one from any of the following designers: Pamella Roland, Jenny Packham or Mac Duggal.

Little Blue Tulle Gown. Photo: PopSugar/Getty / Mike Coppola

Sequins, Sequins, and more Sequins

Are sequins only good for after-parties and the holiday season? No! They can be used for many other occasions, including weddings, if styled correctly.

Sequins are fun, stylish and show personality. If you are thinking of having the ceremony and reception in the same venue and want to shine, we recommend sequined dresses either in silver, gold, or any shiny color. The ideal silhouettes include column, mermaid and A-line.

Some of the designers we prefer for this look include Erdem, Markarian or Naeem Khan.

Green Sequined dress

Mini Dresses

Mini dresses for a wedding? Why not? For brides who are looking for modern alternatives to the traditional wedding dress while avoiding excess, this dress length is perfect.

Petite ladies can also benefit from a mini dress, especially if they wish to wear a dress train as part of their outfit. If you are petite, you can wear a mini dress to make your legs look longer and a train in the back.

For this outfit, we recommend brands like Cult Gaia, Milly or Oscar de la Renta.

Mini dress for a wedding. Photo: Vogue France/Francois Durand/Getty Images

Suits for the Bride

Finally, there is the suit. Even though suits for women are not new, they are still not as popular as a gown for weddings.

Suits offer confidence, independence, and re-wearability, which is especially important for sustainability. If you choose to go for this outfit, consider one made of silk, but wool can be used too; cotton should only be used if the wedding is at a very warm destination.

Other benefits of wearing suits are that they can be worn in many ways and do not need a lot of accessories, since they are an impactful statement on their own. You can wear 3-piece suits, oversized or tuxedos in colors like pink, light blue, tea green, light peach, yellow; simple prints excluding squares and stripes, metallic touches, or anything similar.

We recommend Giorgio Armani, Gabriela Hearst or Victoria Beckham for your next wedding suit.

Suit for a wedding

Final Touches

None of these five outfits require a lot of accessories. For the final touches, consider drop earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and studs made of diamonds, pearls, or a combination of both; it’s important not to use very small jewelry, since they will not contribute to your outfit.

A few brands include Cartier and Jamie Wolf.

For shoes, thin and 3+ inch heels should be your first choice, specifically pumps, d’orsay and slingback shoes. Brands to consider include Manolo Blahnik and Rene Caovilla.

Be the Bride you Want to Be

No matter your comfort level to move away from the traditional wedding gown, there is an option that represents your style. For brides looking for a slight change, flower prints and tulle gowns are the best options.

Colored and sequined dresses, as well as suits, are for brides who are looking for something completely different. Do not be afraid to experiment with new styles if the traditions do not fit your dream wedding.

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