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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.
Tank-Top Supremacy
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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, showgoers skipped maximalist silhouettes and instead opted for the sleeveless staple, styling it up with lavish skirts and coats.
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Intimately
Clean Lines Muscle Cami
Free People’s intimates line makes some of the best tanks on the planet.
AllSaints
Rina Tank Top
For all of you high-neck lovers.
Zara
Washed Rib Tank Top
Not gonna lie, I buy all of my basics from Zara.
All About A-Line
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Skirts are no doubt having a moment, from pencil silhouettes to drapey, maxi ones. That being said, one style has time and again proven to be the greatest of them all in 2023: A-line skirts. Shout-out to Prada, Miu Miu, and Dior for bringing the ’50s-era bottoms to the forefront and making every fashion person desire volume over anything that even comes close to the body.
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Mango
Plank Midi-Skirt
If you can’t drop thousands of dollars on Prada, this gorgeous charcoal alt from Mango will more than do the trick.
Prada
Embroidered Satin Midi-Skirt
Then again, if you can, I say go for it.
Reformation
Perth Skirt
The floral design on this Reformation midi is so retro and pretty.
Peekaboo Collars
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The peekaboo-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.
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H&M
Oxford Shirt
Check my Instagram for proof that I’m officially obsessed with baby-pink poplin shirts.
The Row
Ace Cotton-Poplin Shirt
Do I need this on-sale, exaggerated-sleeve and -collar top?
Citizens of Humanity
Kayla Oversize Poplin Button-Up Shirt
Everyone in the WWW office owns this red button-down shirt, I swear.
The Feel of Suede
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Suede for fall? Shocking. But unlike most of the suede pieces that we come to expect in 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 F/W 23 collection.
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Treasure & Bond
Oversize Suede Bomber Jacket
I’ve been eyeing this Treasure & Bond bomber for at least six months. Now that the suede look’s all over MFW, I just might have to make it mine.
Mango
Suede Miniskirt
Mango’s suede pieces are everything I want and need for fall.
Mango
Oversized Suede Blazer
My point exactly.
Grecian Getups
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It was Who What Wear’s editor in chief, Kat Collings, who, in one of our Slack groups dedicated to upcoming trends, first called out the Grecian statuesque pieces that appeared to be dominating runways and the streets outside of them. 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.
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Reformation
Josefina Knit Dress
Get this dress before it sells out… again.
H&M
Draped Jersey Dress
I’m just a sucker for drapes. What can I say?
Norma Kamali
Neeta Draped Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress
This cowl-neck LBD has date night written all over it.
Casual Trains
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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 minimalist days, however, the train can simply be removed and you’re left with a tailored midi.
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Staud
Prunella Cape-Detail Cotton-Blend Midi Skirt
Before this marked-down skirt sells out, get yours. I know I’m getting mine.
Reformation
Liliwen Dress
I’m very much into the idea of wearing “bridal wear” as ready to wear. Same goes for shoes!
Solace London
Flor Sleeveless Train Dress
All I want to do is wear this around SoHo.
