Some things will never change, and one of those things is that celebrities wear dresses a lot—so many dresses. The types of dresses they wear tend to change from year to year. Since they have access to a bevy of designer pieces and stylists on speed dial, celebs are early adopters of dress trends and often dictate which will take off. Accordingly, I'm here to talk about some of the biggest celebrity-endorsed dress trends of 2024.
There are seven specific dress trends that I've noticed dress-loving celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Rodrigo wearing on repeat this year—both on and off the red carpet. If you trust celebrities when it comes to trends, these popular dresses are surefire bets for looking on-trend this summer, so I found some of the best styles for each trend to shop. Keep scrolling to shop them while they're hot and still in stock.
Fit-and-Flare Dresses
Lopez, among others, has fully embraced fit-and-flare dresses, one of the most elegant trends of the season. There's no shortage of beautiful options on the market for this timeless trend.
WHO: Jennifer Lopez
WEAR: Hermès bag; Femme shoes
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Bubble Dresses
The early 2000s trend we never thought we'd see again has made a strong comeback, and it's surprisingly wearable. Just ask Hailey Bieber, who just wore a mini version with loafers.
WHO: Hailey Bieber
WEAR: Après Studio Bubble Dress ($272); Miu Miu bag; The Row Leather Loafers ($1290)
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Drop-Waist Dresses
Drop-waist dresses are the most princess-like trend on the red carpet this year, but there are also plenty of casual takes on the trend flooding the market right now.
WHO: Jasmine Tookes
WEAR: Saint Laurent shoes
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Boho Dresses
Thanks in large part to Chloé's buzzy F/W 24 collection, boho is making a comeback, and the first thing to reflect this is dresses.
WHO: Katie Holmes
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Sheer Dresses
Celebrities love sheer dresses, perhaps more than any other dress trend there is. As Laura Harrier beautifully displayed here, it's fully possible to look completely elegant wearing one.
WHO: Laura Harrier
WEAR: Mugler dress; Manolo Blahnik shoes
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Black-and-White Dresses
One of my personal favorites on the list, black-and-white dresses are a common sighting on the red carpet. They're classic, bold, and more popular than ever.
WHO: Elsa Hosk
WEAR: Prabal Gurung Atelier dress
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Polka-Dot Dresses
Polka-dot dresses are playful and familiar. They're never really gone, but this season, they're back to being a trend. Rodrigo, for one, is on board.
WHO: Olivia Rodrigo
WEAR: Reformation Jessi Linen Dress ($148); Le Specs Outta Love Sunglasses ($65); JW Anderson Bumper Bag ($643)
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