Silhouette
Art Deco Evening and the Drop Waist
1920s references are steering this season's eveningwear: drop-waist flapper dresses, velvet opera coats, tuxedos and metallic brocade. Waistlines are sitting lower than usual, which gives the season its defining dress shape.
In seasonFall 2026 runway idea now in stores, reported by several outlets· Added
The receipts3 sources
- VogueSep 28, 20266 Key Fall 2026 Fashion Trends to Know This Season (opens Vogue in a new tab)
- VogueSep 8, 2026The Fall Fashion Forecast: 5 Trends to Be Inspired by This Season (opens Vogue in a new tab)
- Harper's BazaarOct 20, 2026The Biggest Trends of Fall 2026 Are All About Subverting Expectations (opens Harper's Bazaar in a new tab)
Sources checked Oct 29, 2026
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