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Regarding fashion and specifically fashion week, the industry tries to uphold a delicate balance between longevity and trends. Designers work to craft collections that feel cohesive to their previous work while still breaking some form of a barrier, pushing their designs forward and inspiring a new season of style. As new designer collections debut around the world during fashion month, we begin to see clear fashion trends for 2023 emerge. With cooler temps creeping over the weather app, it’s time to start considering the fall trends for 2023.
When it comes to trends, there is one question that reigns supreme—would you wear it? With bow detailing, high-collar coats, and shades of red dominating fall trends, you can see your favorite celebrities rock a trend before you decide if you want to yourself.
As consumers, we subsequently work through the same tug-and-pull of trends that designers do but on the receiving end. Do we aim to be aspirational or affordable? Do we shop for the moment? Exhilarating, though potentially fleeting. Or, do we shop for the future? Curated for forever, at the risk of playing it a bit safe. Spoiler alert: there’s no correct answer.
To be hyper-aware of trends and the evolving landscape of your own closet is to be a conscious consumer. The current state of the trend cycle moves at a dizzying pace—getting swept up in the current feels inevitable. The art of fashion and building your personal style forms when the wearer moves past consciously participating in trends and chooses to selectively participate. No designer includes every upcoming trend in their collections and frankly, neither should you.
That being said, the fashion trends for 2023 are all over the board. From a continuation of feminine bow accessories and an influx of too-sheer-for-work slip dresses to delicate off-the-shoulder draping, the Fall/Winter ‘23 collections create a “choose your own adventure” game plan. You can scroll through every trend, but only a special few will realistically make it into your closet. I’ve pulled the top eight trends from the runway to try this fall.
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Candy Apple Red
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Fall and winter fashion is one fire—or at least that’s what it looks like. Strong, bold shades of red are popping up everywhere and deserve a spot in your closet. Designers like Fendi and Bottega Veneta showed head-to-toe red looks that serve as perfect inspiration for those looking to make a statement. Despite any taboo beliefs, red dresses will take over as the color of choice for wedding guest dressing and formalwear.
If you aren’t comfortable wearing an entirely red outfit, consider adding a red accent to a natural look. A red bag, scarf, or pop of lipstick can easily elevate your look.
Courtesy of Miss Circle. You’ll want to wear this red dress over and over again for any special event or occasion. It works for fall soirees, winter holiday parties, and summer festivities when the time comes.
Courtesy of Universal Thread. Swap out your neutral sweater for a red one when colder weather hits. This one is only $25 and has a cashmere-like feel.
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Sheer Genius
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Every so often, a trend from a singular show will spark a wave full of similar styles. In this case, the trend in question is sheer and the trendsetter is Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The Fendi collection debuted back in February of last year but its influence is still fully felt. It’s no longer taboo to have undergarments show through your frock—in fact, it’s preferred. Almost every major collection on the NYFW runways incorporated completely see-through garments.
While many of the sheer pieces would be suitable for street style statements or a night in a dimly lit room, Jason Wu gave us multiple examples of sheer design in formal wear. The designer sent a strong variety of sheer gowns down the runway in his Spring/Summer ’23 collection In a backstage interview with Jason Wu minutes before his show, he said, “Of course, there’s always going to be dreamy gowns but you might see a sexy side of Jason Wu that you may not be so familiar with—but get used to it.”
Courtesy of Reformation. This sheer two-piece set is perfection. It covers everything it needs to so it won’t feel too revealing and will be your new go-to for a going-out look.
Courtesy of Out From Under. A lace tank is a great layering piece. Wear it over a bralette for a night out or under a leather jacket for added texture.
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City School Girl
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If you visit Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood right now, you’ll see a strong presence of the city school aesthetic. The look takes elements of the demure, girly school aesthetic (plaid skirts, ruffled collars and pink bows) and fuses them with street-style grunge (heavy piercings, lug sole shoes and mesh layering). At the heart of the neighborhood, you’ll also find Sandy Liang’s storefront—looking out onto the street with a front-row view of the aesthetic she’s helped craft. It’s no wonder then that Sandy Liang’s S/S ‘23 collection was a direct reflection of the environment with girly-grunge pastel mini dresses. Liang paired the looks with ballet flats (the trend is here to stay!) or sleek sporty sneakers. Similar versions of the ensemble were also seen at Alessandra Rich and Valentino. If you’re eager to create your own version of the city school aesthetic, I’d recommend browsing the racks at your local vintage store first.
Courtesy of Sister Jane. This sweet dress would pair perfectly with brown loafers or boots. When it gets colder, be sure to add a pair of tights.
Courtesy of For Love & Lemons. I found the perfect dress for you to wear to your living room on Thanksgiving and it’s this dress from For Love & Lemons.
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Tied With A Bow
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The rosette trend that was everywhere in the spring and summer has been replaced with a more holiday-like trend for fall and winter: bows. If you’re wearing it, you can add a bow to it. Dresses, puffer vests, and hairstyles are all fair game for rocking bows.
While you can spend big bucks on a beautiful brand-name piece from a designer like Sandy Liang, you can also easily DIY this trend at home. A trip to the craft store and a pair of scissors is all you need to get the look.
Courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Hair bows will add soft flair to any outfit, whether a blazer and jeans or a ballerina-style dress. This is also a great accessory for fall and winter because you can wear them even when a big puffer jacket covers the rest of your outfit.
Courtesy of Sachin & Babi. If your fall and winter schedule includes an uptick in special occasions, you’ll want to have a go-to look on hand. This black dress is chic and can easily be dressed up or down (ballet flats, loafers, and heels all work).
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A Cold Shoulder
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Cut-outs and asymmetrical hemlines dominated spring and summer fashion. For the cooler months, the trend makes a slight adjustment—maxi dresses and skirts are now being paired with asymmetrical off-the-shoulder necklines. Balmain showed a gorgeous leather take on the trend while Altuzarra provided some all-white bridal inspiration.
An asymmetrical neckline can elevate a basic piece like a white long-sleeve shirt. This one from COS is a soft-knit material and pairs well with trousers or jeans.
Courtesy of Norma Kamali. Upgrade your LBD with a little asymmetrical detailing. This dress by Norma Kamali is simple yet elegant and would look incredible with a pair of statement earrings.
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High Fashion Funnel Necks
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Forget a scarf, a funnel neck coat is all you’ll need to keep warm over the next five months. Funnel neck coats dominated outerwear trends on the runway and the look has the European stamp of approval. French brands, Chloé and Isabel Marant, both included funnel neck coats in the fall/winter ’23 collections, and Italian brand, Ferragamo followed suit.
The collars on this style of coat offer versatility—you can fold them over for a defined open collar or button all the way up for a tight fit.
Courtesy of COS. This knee-length coat will keep you extra toasty with its boiled wool material. It’s meant to have a boxy oversized shape which makes it easy to layer over thick sweaters.
Courtesy of J. Crew. A pop of unexpected color will inevitably boost your mood when the skies turn grey. This blue coat from J. Crew is a bestseller (for good reason). If you prefer a neutral shade for your outerwear, no worries, it’s available in three other colors.
