6 Free Styling Tricks From The Runways

Generally during fashion week, the designs that come down the runways are ones you won’t be able to buy for six months. Bummer, I know. But if you’re feeling impatient, runway styling tricks are ideas that you don’t have to wait half a year to break out, you can make them work now. Drawing on both the pieces already sitting in your closet and perhaps a few new purchases, you can channel the feeling of a collection that you loved, without all the waiting. 

Let’s take Proenza Schouler’s show as an example. The brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 runway collection was full of sleek, elevated basics that I’ve already added to my want list for next season. But, while I wait, I’m embracing the easy going, slick feel of the show by testing out some of the brand’s creative layering at home. I was particularly inspired by a sweater that was worn half on, with the neck and one arm enrobed in the knitwear, but one arm left revealed. A sheer long-sleeve top underneath added texture and depth to the look, and the vibe was nonchalant and sexy all at once. It’s a trick I’m already planning to break out for a friend’s birthday drinks in the coming weeks. In multiple cities I’ve spotted clever styling tricks that I’ll make use of, some more subtle, like the elevated leggings look at Altuzarra, and some a bit more bold, say Tory Burch’s take on the sheer dressing trend.