6 Celebrity Outfits We Loved in 2024: Kate Middleton’s Coat, Jennifer Garner’s Crossbody Bag, and More
The year may be coming to a close, but there’s still plenty of time to look back on some of the celebrity outfits we couldn’t stop thinking about in 2024.
Whether you’re stuck on the sporty matching lounge set Oprah wore in August, or you’ve been dreaming about Kate Middleton’s chocolate coat since she broke it out this fall, there’s no denying that all our favorite celebrities’ fashion senses were on full display this year. That’s why we went above and beyond by rounding up our most-loved looks from the past 12 months and finding pieces to help you recreate them, piece by piece.
Below, shop winter-ready coats, fuss-free crossbody bags, and more fashion finds inspired by some of our favorite stars starting at just $15.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Outfit Blueprint
- Jeans: Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Crop Wide-Leg Jeans, $24 (orig. $35); oldnavy.gap.com
- Striped Shirt: Gap Organic Cotton Vintage T-Shirt, $15 (orig. $30); gap.com
- Jacket: Allegra K Mid-Long Overcoat, $75 (orig. $81); amazon.com
Gwyneth Paltrow first debuted this effortlessly polished outfit back in April, and it’s been living in our minds rent-free ever since. We love how her lightweight jacket works for multiple seasons, depending on what you layer underneath it, and that her jeans’ cropped hem adds a trendy twist to typical denim cuts. Copy her look by picking up similar pieces, including this overcoat that one Amazon shopper called “classy and sleek.”
Allegra K Mid-Long Overcoat
Jennifer Garner’s Outfit Blueprint
- Straight-Leg Jeans: Gap High-Rise ’90s Straight Jeans, $55 (orig. $80); gap.com
- Crossbody Bag: Geteruuv Crossbody Bag, $33 (orig. $40); amazon.com
- Loafers: Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn Lens Loafers, $130; anthropologie.com
One celebrity fashion trend we couldn’t escape (not that we wanted to) in 2024? Fuss-free crossbody bags, especially styles similar to the one Jennifer Garner wore this summer. The actress went back to basics by teaming her convenient purse with straight-leg jeans, loafers, and a crewneck sweater — and it totally worked. Join us in adding similar staples to our closet for winter, starting with these straight-leg jeans from Gap with hundreds of five-star ratings.
Geteruuv Crossbody Bag
Kelly Clarkson’s Outfit Blueprint
- Short-Sleeve Sweaters: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Tee, $45; quince.com
- MakeMeChic Striped Sweater Top, $23 (orig. $28); amazon.com
- Dark Blue Jeans: Spanx EveryWear Wide-Leg Jeans, $148; spanx.com
Wide-leg jeans were a favorite among celebrities and our writers alike this year, and Kelly Clarkson made them look even cuter by styling her pair with a short-sleeve sweater during an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. These pull-on jeans from Spanx look just like the singer’s trendy pants, and one reviewer said they’re the “best jeans [they’ve] ever worn.”
Spanx EveryWear Wide-Leg Jeans
Martha Stewart’s Outfit Blueprint
- Navy Blue Sweater: Anrabess Cable Knit Sweater, $33; amazon.com
- Cropped White Pants: Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Crop Wide-Leg Jeans, $24 (orig. $35); oldnavy.gap.com
- Martha’s Exact Comfy Sneakers: Skechers Martha Stewart Ultra-Flex 3.0 Sneakers, $59–$72 (orig. $90); amazon.com
Martha Stewart isn’t just influencing us in the kitchen: Her cute and comfy outfits definitely caught our attention this year, too. One outfit, in particular, we bookmarked? This casual look — comprised of a cable knit sweater, cropped white pants, and sneakers — she wore while galavanting around Europe this summer. Shop lookalike pants, sweaters, and her exact Skechers sneakers, which one reviewer said feel like “walking on a bed of cotton,” from just $33.
Skechers Martha Stewart Ultra Flex 3.0 Sneakers
Oprah’s Outfit Blueprint
- Matching Sets: Casly Lamiit Zip-Up Jogger Set, $31 with coupon (orig. $56); amazon.com
- Btfbm Two-Piece Tracksuit, $51 with coupon (orig. $60); amazon.com
- Platform Sneakers: Reebok Lifestyle Club C Extra, $62 (orig. $90); zappos.com
While Oprah wore several notable outfits this year, we especially loved her sartorial masterclass in upgraded athleisure attire. The no-brainer outfit formula, which the former TV show host sported while out in New York City, included a cute and comfy matching set and platform sneakers. Channel her laid-back look with this sporty lounge set from Amazon, which comes in 20 pretty shades, and these popular Reebok sneakers.
Casly Lamiit Zip-Up Jogger Set, $31 with coupon
Kate Middleton’s Outfit Blueprint
- Chocolate Coats: ASOS Monki Tailored Double-Breasted Longline Coat, $117 (orig. $130); asos.com
- Gap Belted Double-Faced Wool Coat, $228; gap.com
- Bow Neck-Tie Dress: Grace Karin Pleated Midi Dress, $55; amazon.com
Kate Middleton always looks regal, so it’s no surprise that one of her latest looks landed a spot on our list. In October, the Princess of Wales stepped out with Prince William wearing a stately double-breasted mocha coat, which is Pantone’s Color of the Year, and we haven’t stopped thinking about the fashionable ’fit since. Steal her style with this calf-skimming brown coat from ASOS complete with a notch collar, roomy pockets, and front buttons.
ASOS Monki Tailored Double-Breasted Longline Coat
Source: People
