Fashion is a never-ending cycle. And that's pretty good for our wallets, because it means we can be stylish while buying secondhand clothes. This season proves it once again: the spring 2024 trends draw their inspiration from the 2000s wardrobe. Perfect! You'll be able to satisfy your shopping urges without feeling guilty. How? By browsing your favorite thrift stores or consignment shops. To help you out, we've listed the secondhand gems to find for a magazine-worthy style. Let us guide you.
The return of ballerinas
A controversial comeback in 2023, which persists and confirms its status as a timeless must-have. Ballet slippers that have become iconic on the feet of it-girls the most influential of their time (from Brigitte Bardot to Taylor Swift, including Audrey Hepburn and Rihanna), the ballerina entered the annals of fashion in the early 2000s. We all remember the Miu Miu model with straps and ribbons: a rock spirit that shook up the wise and classic image of the famous flat shoe.
Loved or hated, the ballerina remains comfortable, simple, and versatile. Square toe, pointed toe, patent finish, mini heel, straps... Today, there's something for every taste and style. It's up to you to make this trend your own...
Leopard print
Grr, the mood is heating up. Can we really call a timeless pattern a trend? Yes, because we've never seen so much leopard print on the streets (and in collections). And yet, this print has been making its way into our wardrobes for ages!
Whether worn as a total look or at Celine, on a trench coat like at Dolce & Gabbana or on accessories like at Ganni, the animal motif instantly brings a touch of boldness and character.
This season's must-have: leopard-print ballet flats. And boom, your look is on-trend. It's as simple as that.
Capri pants
Capri pants, are they over? That's what we thought, but straight from the archives, capri pants, corsair pants, or cigarette pants have reappeared on the runways of many designers. Philip Lim, Ferragamo, and Coperni, among others, have given Carrie Bradshaw's favorite pants a fresh look.
Close-fitting and with a hybrid length, between the knee and the calf, they are a perfect alternative to leggings or slim jeans for sunny days. They sculpt the silhouette and lengthen the leg. Available in a wide range of materials, they adapt to all occasions. Sporty, chic, casual... It's up to you.
We love its retro, Jackie Kennedy-esque look and its versatility. You can wear it with a long, casual shirt, a fitted top, and an oversized blazer, Emily Ratajkowski-style, or even go all 2000s and layer it with a mini skirt. In this case, for shoes, try a pair of kitten heels with straps to break the schoolgirl look.
The cardigan
Here again, we find a once-adored piece, now forgotten.But who will be on the catwalks at the Spring/Summer 2024 ready-to-wear shows? Miu Miu, Prada, and Loewe are bringing the collection back to its former glory. cardigan. This comfortable garment with a sensible look that we like to curl up in had ended up being boring. Too classic, perhaps. Infused with a dose of modernity, it comes in oversized, printed or very working girl.
For spring, wear it by buttoning only the collar. It warms up the outfit slightly and adds a feminine touch while leaving the preppy, too-uptight look in the closet.
2000s-style denim
Of course, jeans never leave the fashion trend ranks. They're worn everywhere, all the time, and have always been (or almost always). But for this first half of 2024, we especially love them in the form of long skirt and of Jeans wide.
We are inspired by the looks of the pop stars of the time (👋 Britney), but with more moderation.
Once again, it's the comfort and versatility of these pieces that make them essential. By mixing styles and accessories, they can last a long time without ever becoming outdated.
The color red
One last piece of advice: if you had to choose just one color, go for redIt's the fashion obsession of the moment. A little touch is all it takes to take your look from ordinary to trendy. If bold red is a little too flamboyant for you, choose a garnet red or even a pretty burgundy. In any case, do like Taylor Swift in 2012: be in your "Red Era."
Spring 2024 Trends: The Y2K Look Revisited
Don't forget the accessories! To finish off your outfit in style, opt for a pair of sunglasses with tinted lenses. You're ready for spring.
As you can see, the fashion world is happily dipping into early millennium trends to create today's looks. With one difference. The Y2K aesthetic (the abbreviation for Year 2000) is characterized by a wardrobe that is anything but discreet. The 2024 version is therefore more toned down and rides the wave of nostalgia mixed with more contemporary references. The result? More minimalist looks that allow everyone to reveal their personality.
There you have it, you now have all the essential information for your next shopping trip. Then, all you have to do is dig into your wardrobes to mix what you have with your new acquisitions. The goal: to create a cool look that reflects you. See you on Jaiio ?
