Ah, yes. It’s time to look forward to the new year. In fashion, that means looking at the best 2023 fashion trends to come.
I know, I know; The way the trend cycle is going, it’s getting harder to keep up. Don’t worry – you’ve come to the right place. We at ELLE editors keep a finger on the pulse of what’s coming down the runways by taking a look at the biggest trends we’ll see next season (our favorite spring 2023 fashion trends you can shop right now). Of course, if anyone knows what’s trending for the new season, it’s an expert at a major fashion retailer like Kate Davidson Hudson, Louisa Viaroma’s editor-in-chief (and former LLL employee!). The luxury e-tailer has revealed what it has in store for next season, with Davidson Hudson no doubt keeping an eye on the biggest 2023 fashion trends that everyone will be wearing next year. Check out what she’s predicting will steal the spotlight in the new year, and shop them all so you can wear them now.
Ballet core
“This high level of femininity represents a reversal of the rampant athleisure trend we’ve seen a lot over the past few seasons. It also taps into the current fashion obsession with the 90s and Y2K vibe. To perfectly channel this dancer-off-duty look, invest in body-con staples in soft pastel colors and classic ballet flats.
Nancy Dojaka cut out tulle bodysuit
More coming Jasmine wrap dress
Revival Buffy Ruched Ballet flat
Now 43% discount
90’s minimalism
“A return to the sleek lines and clean minimalism of the ’90s elevates simple basics and curated accessories to the essential level for the new season. This refreshed look offers a modern-minimal edge as the fashion pendulum swings away from the loudness we’ve seen over the past few seasons.
Mango open back short dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Ultra High Rise ’90s Straight Jean
Day-Glo
“Daylight isn’t a new concept, but this spring, high-octane lighting takes center stage in some of the season’s most directional looks. Historically, we’ve seen a return to glamorous treatments in fashion during periods of extreme heaviness – both political and economic – where glitter and shine have become an expressive means of escape. this spring”
Commando Sequined Stretch-Jersey Bandeau Top
ASOS Design Curve Sequin Backless Peplum Top
Now 25% discount
Slide to it
“The reinvention of the classic ’90s slip dress is perfect for spring’s elevated basics with fashion’s new obsession. Some of the most compelling iterations are in dramatic, floor-to-ceiling silhouettes (see: Saint Laurent) or dramatic lace appliqués (Loewe), or bold color blocking (at Paco Rabanne).
Skims ribbed long slider
Silk dress 90s slip dress
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Wearing a column
“Designers are citing modern cuts and silhouettes as an overall theme this spring. The elongated column skirt and full skirt were born out of a renewed interest in timeless design shapes. This crisp and clear silhouette for Spring 2023 is inspired by bold color plays and fun textural details. Updated, laid out like flirty and strategic.
Christopher Esber Balconette Chiffon Bra Dress
Musier Paris Onfice Open Back Jersey Long Dress
Tibi Lurex Haze Strapless Dress
Oversized denim-on-denim looks
“Few things are more of an annual classic than denim. This season, designers are tapping into the oversized, messy, understated vibe of the ’90s while also showing their enthusiasm for the ’90s by offering a number of full denim-on-denim looks. Nostalgia But it’s a direction for next spring.
Wide leg jeans made of tomboy beanie cotton
Levi’s 90s trucker jacket
Now 40% discount
7 Jennifer’s 90s Baggy Jean For All Humanity
Silver metals
From Gucci to Michael Kors and Balenciaga, designers have incorporated high-gloss metallics into their new seasons as new spins to update more classic silhouettes. The bonus: With their spring iterations, they work as easily during the day as at night, says Davidson-Hudson.
Paco Rabanne Round Sequin Mesh Mini Dress
Steve Madden Nicky Faux Leather Crossbody Clutch
High utility
You love cargo pants, I love cargo pants, we all love cargo pants – and we’ll feel that way in 2023. But now, the look is spreading to other parts of your wardrobe. “We’ve had useful cargo pants since the turn of the century and they’ve aged well. For 2023, designers have taken this sentimental staple to the next level, making the cargo pant or jacket a contemporary anchor in your wardrobe,” explains Davidson Hudson.
The FP movement made me graduate
Frankie Shop Audrey wore a cotton cargo mini dress
Now 30% discount
Alex Mill Indigo Brit work jacket
Balanced game
Save your minis. Next year will be about the blown-out ratio. Davidson Hudson tells me, “From Louis Vuitton’s oversized handbags to Tom Ford’s over-the-top jewels, accessories are a little more sophisticated than ever with spring’s new symmetrical plays. There, Gual Ansity, Gual Ansity, looking at him.
Alexis Bittar Wide Faced Lucite Bangle Bracelet
Lizzie Fortunato Treasure Beach Collar
Dale Arden Chong is senior fashion business editor at ELLE.com. She was previously an editor at MensHealth.com and has written for Who Wears What, GLAMOUR, Coveteur and more. Among other things, she loves fashion, food, and art—but her biggest crush is BTS’s K-pop idol V.
