30 of My Favorite Looks from Milan Fashion Week

The coat in the first image is so “basic’ and it’s the only extra-wide belt at the bottom that makes it interesting, but I loved it! In a sea of “timeless” coats, this one stood out in the best possible way. 

The color palette for this collection is mostly neutral but the inclusion of reds like this is welcome. Dark greens and reds have been popular this winter and that trend will only pick up steam next fall. 

The waistband on that skirt and the exceptional tailoring of the whole ensemble make that look. Everything works together, every item can be paired with almost anything in your wardrobe.

This last look I’m including because I like the graphic design. There was very little print or pattern in this collection but it’s something I think the brand could do very well and hope to see going forward.

This pinstripe set is impossibly chic. The romper nods to the “no pants” trend while the thick tights keep it office-appropriate. The blazer can worn open or cinched, a silhouette that’s going to be very trendy this year.

I love the casual cool of this look and how layering and texture can turn basic pieces into an interesting look. It’s not easy to pull this off with an all black outfit but I think it’s one of the best examples I saw from MFW.

This skirt and sweater look is somehow modest and sexy at the same time, probably because of the high slit and cinched waist. The tights add practical warmth and coverage. It’s a look women of any age can feel good in.

For anyone mourning the death of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci, there is a fully monogrammed set in leather, at least I assume and hope there are shorts under that jacket. This is a monogram done right.

I think the sparkling version of this set is so fun and adds a little something extra to what some might find a very plain look. I’m not usually a sparkles kind of girl, but I’d love to wear this.

I appreciated seeing some punchy colors in the Gucci collection. Fall is always a little more neutral but it’s nice to see color scattered throughout the black, brown, and beige.

This bright blue set was a delight to my color-loving sense of style. The shape of the blazer is going to be a major trend in AW24, but it keeps the statement shoulders we’ve loved for seasons.

This look immediately made me think of the AW22 Sacai show. I loved those looks Sacai and I’m happy to see similar plays on layering and corsetry in other designer’s collections.

I love this dress. The color, drape, and movement of it are beautiful. It’s one of those dresses that can go in any direction depending on your mood and personal style.

This suspender shirt made me chuckle. It’s a beautiful shirt with just enough personality to put a smile on your face when you wear it.

This look is extremely wearable and I like the sweater tied around the model’s shoulders. The smiley face bag creates a fun contrast to an otherwise minimalist look.

I have no idea what’s happening with this headpiece, but I love the print on the shirt and pants, or is it a jumpsuit? Don’t care. I think it’s great.

Forget that hat….because WTF… I love everything else about this look. I’m a little obsessed with varsity jackets, and I love how the casualness of it works with the feminine print of the skirt or shorts (whatever they are). It’s youthful and edgy and I love it

By contrast this coat and the newsboy cap mean business. It’s a little boring relative to the other looks I picked out, but the coat is so classic and looks so well made, I have wanted to add a wool coat just like this to my collection.

This dress is so interesting. It seems to be made of the Prada Nylon and has a utilitarian feel, but the cut of it is ladylike, and that color is stunning. This is what I love, the combination and juxtaposition of materials and styles to create something unique. 

I love the oversized cut of this coat. Imagine wearing it with a cream knit and over-the-knee boots. The only thing I didn’t love was that the print didn’t fully wrap where the coat closed.

This second coat is stunning. A long leather coat is high on my wish list and something like this with the embroidery would be so good. 

I love Houndstooth and this blazer in red and black is so fun. I could easily be styled in grungy and polished aesthetics. 

This is such a great little black dress. I love the collar and that they styled it with some real attitude. Gives a nice balance to the look.

This black dress over what looks like a jumpsuit is so good. It looks elegant, comfortable, and ethereal all at once. I love the draping around the shoulders and the high slit. So many possibilities.

This look is in stark contrast to the dress. The heavy wool coat and trousers look exceptional. I do appreciate the ruffle front top. It adds some lightness and plays into the sheer trend while offering coverage in the right places.

I’d wear this look right now if I could! I’m a miniskirt kind of woman, and I love the texture contrast of the knit against the leather. This is how I want to portray myself to the world.

I also love this look. The ultra-high-waist pants are cut perfectly,  and that coat is beautiful. I love that they are not the same shade. It gives the look depth.

Like so many of us, I love Bottega’s accessories and would love to add one of their bags to my collection, but I am also a big fan of the coats they produce. The house uses a lot of leather and texture, and they create some exceptional pieces

This coat is particularly interesting because I think it might be made using the house’s signature Intrecciato weave. The craftsmanship on that coat is stunning and I want it. I shudder to think what it would cost, so I’ll keep dreaming.

I have such a love/hate relationship with this brand. I think they are masters of prints and mixing them. I think they do sultry better than most, which isn’t my aesthetic, but I appreciate the skill they have. I don’t love the controversial history of the designers and probably wouldn’t purchase anything D&G firsthand. 

This collection seemed very dark, which is a bummer considering it’s the prints that draw me in. But it was still a beautiful collection with great use of texture and layering. 

This look was particularly intriguing to me. I love that this woman is so sexy but showing almost no skin. Her legs are covered with semi-opaque tights, and the shorts are very short but the lace skirt overlay makes her feel covered. The top is loose, and her face and hands are covered. It’s exceptional styling and creates a character shrouded in mystery and seduction.

The last designer I’ll highlight from Milan Fashion Week is new to me but might have been one of my favorite looks. There has been some talk in the last two years of the blurring of lines between the digital world and the physical world as it relates to fashion. Think Mischief’s big red cartoon boot. 

This dress is a fun and well-executed take on the cartoonification of fashion. I think it’s clever and, frankly, that dress looks very comfortable. There were a few other looks in the collection that included this sketched feel, as well as less humorous offerings, but I thought this was the best piece.