Are People Sick Of Social Media Style? 'Analog Dressing' Is The Hottest Trend For Fall 2026

It seems that looking polished and perfect from head-to-toe is so last season, and the runways in fall 2026 are reflecting this growing trend — from shirts that aren't buttoned up all the way to tops that are styled to bare one shoulder. Effortlessly pulling off a messy, unfinished, yet undeniably stylish look that somehow melds together perfectly, is the 'It' look of the season. Likely due to increasing social media fatigue of seamless, curated perfection, 'analog dressing' is shaping up to be one of the most comfortable fall 2026 fashion trends. This is why we turned to personal stylist Katie Carreiro for her input on this burgeoning trend, which she described as prioritizing "practicality, personalization, and creative styling of everyday clothes over scroll-stopping 'lewks.'"

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"The practicality of versatility is important to real people. We want our clothes to support our lives, not become another thing we have to perform for," Carreiro exclusively explained to Women. She added, "My clients want to be approachable. They want classic, quality clothes with a modern twist, not an outfit that looks like it was assembled for the algorithm." And based on the image above, taken at Tommy Hilfiger's spring/summer 2027 show, her words ring true. The model seemed to be wearing a blue collared shirt backwards, the asymmetric neckline giving off an undone, worn appearance. The shirt is styled with a dark sea green pleated skirt, which is one of the colors you'll be seeing in everyone's wardrobe come fall 2026. A blue cap, white sandals, and white tote complete the look, showing how simple the 'analog dressing' trend is to execute.

It also appears that celebs are really favoring this way of dressing. Zendaya certainly took the trend to the next level with this look she wore back in June 2026 for an appearance at "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The "Euphoria" star wore a light gray blazer and matching shorts, but what caught our attention was the white collared shirt she left unbuttoned and pulled aside at the bottom. What's more, the top came with ruffled swirls that came down to her ankles. 

Although turning to celebrities for some style inspo is one way of hopping onto a fashion trend, Carreiro has some tried-and-true advice for you to execute the trend on your own. "Cut an angle into the hem of an oversized tee. Use a pin to create a scrunched detail. [Or] patch a hole with sashiko stitches," Carreiro shared. She concluded, "The point is to connect with our clothes and to participate in the making of our own uniquely personal style and POV." That means you certainly don't have to purchase new clothes to pull off this trend — just make a DIY project out of the items you already have. And with it being cost-effective and not wasteful to boot, what could be better?