A Guide to Spring 2024’s Fashion and Shoe Trends, From Kitten Heels to Thong Sandals

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For the fashion world, the spring 2024 season is shaping up to be something of a recalibration.

After a few years and at least six seasons in which designers and consumers alike have tried to figure out just what to do with fashion and how to dress themselves, the industry may finally be settling into something of an equilibrium. From the cozy phase of 2020 and early 2021 (remember wearing matching sets all day everyday?) to 2021’s revenge fashion phase (we don’t miss all of those cutouts and naked dresses, but we do miss the all-sizes body positivity), to fall ’23’s turn to stoicism and quiet luxury amidst rising inflation and economic uncertainty, the fashion industry has had wild pendulum swings. This time around, it’s finding a bit more balance.

Here, a look at 19 of the top trends for spring ’24.

1. The return of the “ugly” shoe

2. Kitten heels

3. Silver everything

4. Sling backs

5. The new square toe

6. Raffia accents and more texture

7. Huge bags

8. The weird Mary Jane

9. The white palette

10. Ballet, with a twist

11. A sock situation

12. Big-toe sandals

13. A pop of red

14. The no-pants look

15. “Indie Sleaze” styling

16. Thong sandals

17. Capri pants

18. Rosette details

19. Tennis (and pickleball) club