7 Dress Trends Celebrities Are Wearing on and Off the Red Carpet This Year

Some things will never change, and one of those things is that celebrities wear dresses a lot. So many dresses. But the types of dresses they wear tends 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 sure-fire 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

Jennifer 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.

On Jennifer Lopez: Hermès bag; Femme shoes

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Staud

Teresa Dress

$395

Reformation

Downing Dress

$480

Erdem

Tiered Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress

$1195

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.

On Hailey Bieber: Apres Studio Bubble Dress ($272); Miu Miu bag; The Row Leather Loafers ($1290)

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MSGM

Bubble Dress

$330$231

Azeeza

Ananya Satin Cotton-Blend Bubble Minidress

$595

Apres Studio

Bubble Dress

$270

Drop-Waist Dresses

Drop-waist dresses are the most "princess-y" trend on the red carpet this year, but there are also plenty of casual takes on the trend flooding the market right now.

On Jasmine Tookes: Saint Laurent shoes

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Proenza Schouler White Label

Malia Ribbed Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress

$450

Carolina Herrera

Ruched Appliquéd Striped Cotton-Poplin Halterneck Midi Dress

$2290

L'Academie

By Marianna Laure Maxi Dress

$368

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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Chloé

Cape-Effect Paneled Organic Silk-Georgette Midi Dress

$3100

Zimmermann

Halliday Gathered Floral-Print Silk-Crepe Maxi Dress

$1350

Ulla Johnson

Veda Gown

$890

Sheer Dresses

Celebrities love sheer dresses, perhaps more than any other dress trend there is. And as Laura Harrier beautifully displayed here, it's fully possible to look completely elegant wearing one.

On Laura Harrier: Mugler dress; Manolo Blahnik shoes

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Theory

Overlay Dress

$425

Prada

Embroidered Tulle Dress

$6500

Posse

Phoebe Dress

$410

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.

On Elsa Hosk: Prabal Gurung Atelier dress

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Farm Rio

Petal Sleeveless Maxi Dress

$335

Ciao Lucia

Neroni Dress

$380

Solid & Striped

The Sasha Dress

$298

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. Olivia Rodrigo, for one, is on board.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Reformation Jessi Linen Dress ($148); Le Specs Outta Love Sunglasses ($65); JW Anderson Bumper Bag ($643)

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Reformation

Amaris Dress

$428

Jenni Kayne

Rove Ankle Dress

$495

Rixo

Iggy Lace-Trimmed Polka-Dot Crepe De Chine Midi Dress

$360