9 fashion trends you’ll want to see everywhere in 2023

Wondering what fashion trends will take off this year? Keep reading for 9 trends that everyone will be following soon and what they saw on the red carpets.

1) Ballet houses

Remember when ballet flats were all the rage in the late 2000s? If you’ve been keeping a pair or two in the back of your closet, rejoice because dance-inspired fashions and ballet flats in particular are back in style. Miu Miu is a staunch proponent of reviving the ballet flat, adding straps, buckles and jewels to wear outside of the barre room.

2) Viva Magenta

Every year, trend forecasters look forward to Pantone’s Color of the Year, and for 2023, colorists have declared the bright and bold “Viva Magenta” as the color to dominate over the next twelve months. From this pop of hot pink heels or manicure to wearing the color all over with a colorful dress, 2023 is all about embracing bold color.

3) Modern chain message

Medieval fashion, but make it modern. Designers have taken a lot of style inspiration from medieval battle styles, introducing mesh-like pieces like metallics in their latest collections. These pieces are great for layering over fitted basics to show off some skin or elevate the look.

4) Boleros and shawls

Ruffled jackets, boleros, and off-shoulders are everywhere now. Think of it as a reversal of the “cold shoulder” trend of the 2010s. These are great for spring coverage, when it’s not cold enough for a coat but not warm enough to go without a jacket entirely. Pay attention to proportions when styling; If the jacket is small and tight, pair it with wide-leg pants or a voluminous skirt.

5) Cargo pants

Loose jeans were popular in the 2020s, but 2023 is especially baggy cargo pants. These utility pants are laid back nicely, and look great when paired with a gathered crop top that plays with the proportions. Dress up with feminine heels and a feminine bag to play with a mix of masculine and feminine styles.

6) Necklace-less

This is a bit of a counter-trend, but as TikTok creators like @ladymollyelizabeth recently pointed out, celebrities are opting for necklaces on the red carpet as of late. Instead, they are letting their collarbones and décolletage do the talking by leaving the neck unadorned.

7) Hot pants

Once the weather starts to warm up, expect to see barely-there shorts and hot pants taking over. We’re seeing celebs like Kendall Jenner rock the “no pants” look in tights, so why not go bare with those legs this spring?

8) Net fabrics

Breezy lightweight fabrics and warm spring weather go hand in hand, so embrace fabric and don’t be afraid to show some skin. A soft, thin skirt looks great as a swimsuit cover-up, or a top over a sweet bralette looks just as cute.

9) Foam Hems

Yes, those bubble tops that were popular in the mid-2000s are back! For the 2023 iterations, bubble skirts are incorporated into drop-waist skirts that are slightly free-flowing and asymmetric in their edges or give a new shape.