The Best Fall 2024 Fashion Week Street Style Feels More Personal Than Ever

Halie LeSavage
·5 min read
Two women at fashion week.
Two women at fashion week.

Something big is happening in New York Fashion Week street style. It's not a color trend setting a palette for the week. It's not the sudden rise of an item or styling everyone decided to wear, accidentally or intentionally, to the shows. (Though Marie Claire editors have clocked several guests in oversize leather jackets, sweaters tied over their coats, and wooly woven bonnets.) It's a return to dressing purely for ourselves.

Fashion week street style can skew audacious and over-the-top, with guests chasing a photo op in garments that pop online but are questionable for real life, offline. But all the hand-wringing and TikTok-pontificating over the meaning of "personal style" over the past year might have hit its mark this season. The fashion week crowd looks like they're shopping their own closets—wearing pieces that are luxurious with a noticeably more low-key attitude. On day one, guests tried late-winter layering with oversize leather jackets, contrasting knitwear, and full skirts; by day four, a sudden snowstorm had editors turning up in floor-length faux furs and sensible-yet-sleek ankle boots. (Drama, made practical.) Marie Claire editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike summarized it best, in an offhand observation to the team between shows: "Street style this season is very good, wearable looks."

Scroll on to see the 19 best street style moments at fashion week so far. The designer credits are impressive, but it's the sense of true personal style that makes these outfits worth bookmarking.

A woman at New York Fashion Week in a leather jacket and white skirt
A woman at New York Fashion Week in a leather jacket and white skirt
a leather applique jacket in front of a plain backdrop
a leather applique jacket in front of a plain backdrop

COS Oversize Bomber Jacket

Two women in street style at New York Fashion Week
Two women in street style at New York Fashion Week
Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater

Reformation Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater

a Gucci bag on a plain backdrop
a Gucci bag on a plain backdrop

Gucci Horsebit Bag

A woman at New York Fashion Week in jeans and a trench coat
A woman at New York Fashion Week in jeans and a trench coat
a black trench coat in front of a plain backdrop
a black trench coat in front of a plain backdrop

Frame Belted Trench Coat

staud sandals in front of a plain backdrop
staud sandals in front of a plain backdrop

Staud Natalia Thong Sandals

A woman at New York Fashion Week in a leather jacket and lace skirt
A woman at New York Fashion Week in a leather jacket and lace skirt
Knit Lace Midi-Skirt
Knit Lace Midi-Skirt

Chloé Knit Lace Midi-Skirt

Nillie Block Heel Mary Jane
Nillie Block Heel Mary Jane

Marc Fisher Nillie Block Heel Mary Jane

A model at New York Fashion Week in a crop top and black skirt
A model at New York Fashion Week in a crop top and black skirt
A black long sleeve top in front of a plain backdrop
A black long sleeve top in front of a plain backdrop

Intimissimi Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top

A woman at fashion week in a green skirt and sweater
A woman at fashion week in a green skirt and sweater
Solid Marin Sweater
Solid Marin Sweater

La Ligne Solid Marin Sweater

Emilia Full Skirt
Emilia Full Skirt

Free People Emilia Full Skirt

A woman walks at New York Fashion Week in a tie and jeans
A woman walks at New York Fashion Week in a tie and jeans
Beau Button Down in Blue Oxford
Beau Button Down in Blue Oxford

Kallmeyer Beau Button Down in Blue Oxford

A woman at fashion week with a long coat and twisted top
A woman at fashion week with a long coat and twisted top
a Tove white twisted top on a plain backdrop
a Tove white twisted top on a plain backdrop

Tove Ana Twist-Front Top

A pair of flats
A pair of flats

Gianvito Rossi Ascent Flats

A woman at fashion week in a blazer and printed skirt
A woman at fashion week in a blazer and printed skirt
Corduroy Single-Breasted Blazer
Corduroy Single-Breasted Blazer

Joe's Jeans Corduroy Single-Breasted Blazer

The Izara Pleated Floral-Print Sweater Dress
The Izara Pleated Floral-Print Sweater Dress

Elie Tahari Izara Pleated Floral-Print Sweater Dress

A woman walks down the street at fashion week
A woman walks down the street at fashion week
a white t shirt in front of a plain backdrop
a white t shirt in front of a plain backdrop

Leset Kelly T-Shirt

The Way-High® Drape Pant
The Way-High® Drape Pant

Everlane The Way-High Drape Pant

A woman at Fashion Week in a long coat and trousers
A woman at Fashion Week in a long coat and trousers
A pair of puddle jeans in front of a plain backdrop
A pair of puddle jeans in front of a plain backdrop

AGOLDE Low Slung Puddle jeans

A woman at fashion week with a patent trench coat and tote bag
A woman at fashion week with a patent trench coat and tote bag
a croc trench coat from toteme on a plain backdrop
a croc trench coat from toteme on a plain backdrop

Toteme Croc-Effect Leather Coat

Everyday Soft Tote - Black/Flamma
Everyday Soft Tote - Black/Flamma

Mansur Gavriel Everyday Soft Tote

A woman at fashion week in a burgundy jacket and leather shorts
A woman at fashion week in a burgundy jacket and leather shorts
A nour hammour jacket in front of a plain backdrop
A nour hammour jacket in front of a plain backdrop

Nour Hammour Hatti Shearling Coat

A woman at fashion week in a checked jacket and loafers
A woman at fashion week in a checked jacket and loafers
Black Classic Mini Golf Bag
Black Classic Mini Golf Bag

Nothing Written Black Classic Mini Golf Bag

A guest at new york fashion week in a fur coat and black skirt
A guest at new york fashion week in a fur coat and black skirt
Camille Long Faux Fur Cocoon Coat
Camille Long Faux Fur Cocoon Coat

Apparis Camille Long Faux Fur Cocoon Coat

A model wears a pleated skirt
A model wears a pleated skirt

Banana Republic Aya Midi Skirt

A woman at fashion week in a gray coat and shawl
A woman at fashion week in a gray coat and shawl
HALF-ZIP FUNNEL-NECK WOOL SWEATER
HALF-ZIP FUNNEL-NECK WOOL SWEATER

Half-Zip Funnel Neck Sweater

a marant coat in front of a plain backdrop
a marant coat in front of a plain backdrop

Marant Étoile Sabine Wool-Tweed Coat

A woman crossing the street in jeans and a work jacket
A woman crossing the street in jeans and a work jacket
Women
Women

Carhartt Rugged Flex Loose Fit Canvas Detroit Jacket

a pair of alex mill jeans in front of a plain backdrop
a pair of alex mill jeans in front of a plain backdrop

The Carla High-Rise Straight

A woman at fashion week with a shearling coat and skirt
A woman at fashion week with a shearling coat and skirt
Jordan shearling-lined leather coat
Jordan shearling-lined leather coat

The Mannei Jordan Shearling-Lined Leather Coat

Mohair, wool and cashmere midi skirt
Mohair, wool and cashmere midi skirt

Brunello Cucinelli Skirt